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PlayStation Releasing Japan-Exclusive Midnight Black PS5 For $350

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PlayStation Releasing Japan-Exclusive Midnight Black PS5 For $350

PlayStation just revealed a new color option for the PS5, and it only costs $350. There’s a catch, though, and it’s a big one that renders the console useless for almost everyone. Not only will the new model only be available in Japan, but it’s a “Japanese Only” model, similar to the budget Switch 2 that’s also available in Japan.

Revealed via the Japanese version of the PlayStation Blog, the Midnight Black version of the PS5 digital edition costs 55,000 yen. That’s a little less than $350 based on the current exchange rate. The console will be released on November 19, 2026. That’s the same day as GTA 6, which is almost certainly not a coincidence.

The console will be added to a Japanese Only collection of PS5 consoles that are only available in Japan. The key differences are that the console can only be used when its country/region is set to Japan, and when the system language is set to Japanese.

Pre-orders for the Midnight Black PS5 will begin next week on October 20, at which point a matching external disc drive will also be available. Interesting not only because PlayStation seemingly still plans to end disc production starting in 2028, but also because GTA 6, which again, appears to be the leading reason for this console’s release, won’t be available on a disc.

Releasing Japan-exclusive versions of consoles has quickly become a common practice, with Nintendo leading the way. The Switch 2 is the first major console to have launched during the ongoing RAM shortage.


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