What Sony announced on November 9, 2026
Sony announced two regional Midnight Black PlayStation Portal units for December 10, 2026: one for Japan and one for South Korea. These are not the same as the ordinary US Midnight Black PlayStation Portal listing. The key detail for import buyers is that each regional unit is tied to a specific system language and a matching local PlayStation account region.
If you’re shopping from the US or India, ask for the exact model before ordering. Sony says the Japan-only and South Korea-only editions are designed for use in their respective markets. An account registered in the US or India does not meet the published account requirement for either edition.
The two regional Midnight Black listings
- Japan-only hardware: Japanese-only system language and a Japan-registered PlayStation account
- South Korea-only hardware: Korean-only system language and a South Korea-registered PlayStation account
- Ordinary US Midnight Black listing: separate US accessory page, not the same as the Japan or Korea regional units
Preorder timing and local pricing
- Japan preorder: November 13 at 10:00 a.m. local time; MSRP 39,980 yen, tax included
- South Korea preorder: November 13 at 10:00 a.m. local time; MSRP 378,000 won
What to verify before you order
- Ask for a photo of the box label or the exact model number. Midnight Black describes the color and does not identify the regional edition.
- Check the stated system language: Japanese for the Japan-only edition or Korean for the South Korea-only edition.
- Compare the account region in the seller’s listing with the country or region on the PlayStation account you already use. If the listing omits the restriction, verify the model with the seller before ordering.
How PlayStation Portal works
Remote Play uses compatible games on a paired PS5. Cloud streaming supports selected PS5 titles for PlayStation Plus Premium members where the service is offered, and cloud streaming does not require you to own a PS5. Do not assume every game is supported, and do not assume a market’s service availability from this announcement alone.
Practical buying advice for import shoppers
- Buy only if you are comfortable with the listed system language
- Confirm your PlayStation account region before checkout
- Ask for the exact regional SKU or model variant if the listing is unclear
- Avoid relying on unofficial claims that the device can be freely used with any account region
Official sources
Official US PlayStation Portal page
