Overview
- Preorders open Nov. 13 at 10:00 a.m. JST through Japanese PlayStation retailers and online stores.
- Use is limited to Japan with a PlayStation account set to Japanese language and Japan as the country or region.
- The model retains core PS5 performance with an 825GB SSD, a digital-only configuration, and a refreshed matte finish.
- Packaged games are playable only by attaching a separately sold disc drive.
- The price sits roughly ¥20,000 below the current Digital Edition, and Sony also announced a 27-inch QHD monitor for 2026 in Japan and the U.S. with VRR, HDR, up to 120Hz on PS5 and 240Hz on PC plus a DualSense charging hook.