Sony Announces Midnight Black PlayStation 5 Digital Edition Exclusively for Japan
Sony has announced a new Midnight Black version of its disc-less PlayStation 5 Digital Edition, which is scheduled to launch exclusively in the Japanese market on 19th November according to Eurogamer. The console is based on Sony's region-locked model launched in Japan last November, meaning it is restricted to Japanese language settings and Japanese PSN accounts, and it will cost ¥55,000. Sony is also releasing a matching Midnight Black blu-ray disc drive accessory.
Key points
- Sony announced a Midnight Black PlayStation 5 Digital Edition launching exclusively in Japan.
- The console is scheduled for release on 19th November.
- Priced at ¥55,000, the console is region-locked, limited to Japanese language settings, and requires a Japanese PSN account.
- Sony is also releasing a matching Midnight Black blu-ray disc drive.
What Happened
Sony has announced a new variant of its disc-less PlayStation 5 console featuring a Midnight Black color scheme, as reported by Eurogamer based on the Japanese PlayStation Blog. The Midnight Black PS5 Digital Edition is scheduled to launch in Japan on 19th November for ¥55,000.
What Changed
The newly announced console is based on the region-locked PS5 model that Sony previously launched in Japan. Due to this regional restriction, the console's language cannot be changed from Japanese and it only functions with Japanese PSN accounts, which prevents it from being exported outside the country. Additionally, Sony is releasing a matching Midnight Black blu-ray disc drive accessory for players wanting physical media support.
Availability
The Midnight Black PS5 Digital Edition has only been announced for the Japanese market and launches on 19th November. Players outside of Japan can replicate the aesthetic by purchasing separate Midnight Black Console Covers, while a Midnight Black DualSense controller is already available worldwide. Eurogamer notes the possibility that Sony might eventually bring the Midnight Black console version to other regions.
Why it matters
Sony is launching a region-locked Midnight Black PlayStation 5 Digital Edition exclusively in Japan on 19th November for ¥55,000, with a matching disc drive.
What we know
- Sony announced a Midnight Black version of the PlayStation 5 Digital Edition console exclusively for the Japanese market.
- The Midnight Black PS5 Digital Edition is scheduled to launch in Japan on 19th November.
- The Japanese version of the console is region-locked, restricted to Japanese language settings, and requires a Japanese PSN account.
- Sony is releasing a Midnight Black blu-ray disc drive accessory for the console.
What remains unclear
- Eurogamer notes it is possible Sony is going to bring the Midnight Black version to the rest of the world after its launch in Japan.
