Following the Nintendo Switch 2’s example, Sony announced a new Japan-only PS5 Digital Edition. Launching on November 21st for ¥55,000 (about $357), it’s only usable with PlayStation Japan PSN accounts and with the region set to the same.
Considering the all-languages Digital Edition costs ¥72,980 after last year’s second price increase, it’s a pretty good deal. However, it doesn’t contain a Blu-ray disc drive, so with the 825 GB SSD, you might feel the space crunch more than usual. Of course, it’s possible to purchase the disc drive separately if necessary.
Otherwise, it’s pretty much similar to the current Digital Edition, save for a “partially renewed” body and cover with a matte texture. Pre-orders begin on November 13th at 10 AM JST.
While the announcement may have come out of nowhere, Sony recently announced plans to push for 90 million PS5 consoles by the end of 2025. Clearly, this is a step in that direction, if not a means to bypass tariffs.
