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At State of Play Japan, Sony didn’t end its presentation with the reveal of a new game; instead, it announced a new PlayStation 5 Digital Edition Japanese Exclusive for ¥55,000 ($355). The new console will be available on November 21, 2025, so the announcement came with only ten days for people to prepare. The device is exclusive to the Japanese market, making it unavailable outside the country. The new console is also limited to use within the region and will only be available in Japan’s PlayStation stores by late November.
Japanese Gamers Can Soon Buy a Cheaper PlayStation 5 Digital Edition
News of the Japanese Digital Edition PlayStation 5 isn’t incredibly surprising, as Nintendo is doing the same thing. The rival company released its own Japanese-Language System version of the Nintendo Switch 2 in 2025. Like Sony’s, that console is region-locked to the Japanese market, and Sony was clearly paying attention. Japan is one of the biggest video game markets on the planet, and it’s also home to both Nintendo and Sony. For Westerners, this new PS5 isn’t an option, save for those who understand Japanese and have financial assets in the country.
Sony’s press release includes a few details, including its suggested retail price of ¥55,000, which includes tax. The company will open pre-orders for Japanese customers at 10:00 a.m. on November 13, 2025, at both physical PlayStation retailers and in online stores. The new system features an 825 GB built-in SSD, and it can accommodate an external disk drive should any players want to use physical media, though this is not included. The same console sold in the United States is considerably more expensive, thanks to its $499 price tag.
