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Sony Launches Japan-Only PS5 Digital Edition at ¥55,000, Shipping Nov. 21

Preorders open Nov. 13 for a lower-priced model restricted to Japanese accounts and language settings.

Overview

  • Preorders begin Nov. 13 at 10:00 JST through Japanese PlayStation retailers and e-commerce sites, with launch on Nov. 21.
  • The console retains core PS5 performance and introduces a matte finish on the system and covers.
  • It is a digital-only unit with an 825GB SSD for downloads from the Japanese PlayStation Store, and it supports an optional attachable disc drive for physical games.
  • The price is set at ¥55,000 tax included, compared with ¥79,980 for the disc model and ¥72,980 for the current digital edition in Japan.
  • Sony also announced a 27-inch QHD IPS gaming monitor with a DualSense charging hook, planned for 2026 in Japan and the United States.