Sony Reveals Gorgeous New Playstation 5 Hardware

The PlayStation 5 (and its accessories) is no stranger to limited editions. Just this year, Sony released a Wolverine-themed take on the console, as well as Marathon-themed and Grand Theft Auto 6–themed DualSense controllers. But all these special editions are a little showy. What does Sony have for the discerning gamer that wants to keep things tasteful? Luckily, Sony's latest hardware release fills that void. There is, of course, a catch.

The Japanese PlayStation Blog (as spotted by Push Square) has revealed the PlayStation 5 Digital Edition Midnight Black. It will be released on Nov. 19 (the same day as Grand Theft Auto 6) and will cost ¥55,000. As the name suggests, the new edition wraps the entire console and the bundled DualSense controller in a sleek, matte-black finish. Now for the downside. The console is exclusive to Japan.

Last year, Sony revealed a Japanese-language-only PlayStation 5 that would be sold exclusively in Japan for ¥55,000. The special edition is meant to offer the console at a relatively lower price than Sony can offer in the United States, due to unpredictable import tariffs and trade policies. For reference, the Japan-exclusive PlayStation 5 costs roughly the equivalent of $350, whereas the Digital PlayStation 5 costs $599 in the United States. In fact, the console has only gotten more expensive since it was initially released. This Midnight Black variation is identical to the Japan-exclusive PlayStation 5 launched last year, just in a new color wave.

What comes with the Japanese-exclusive PlayStation 5 Digital Edition Midnight Black?

Players who purchase the new Midnight Black PlayStation 5 get the console and a matching DualSense controller. A separate disc drive must be purchased to play disc-based games. Luckily, Sony will also release a Midnight Black disc drive for ¥11,980.

Those outside Japan may not be able to buy this specific edition, but you can make your PlayStation 5 look the same — for a price. Sony already sells Midnight Black console covers for existing hardware for $54. Considering you have to shell out more money on top of what you already paid for the console, it may be a little disappointing — but is there really a price you can put on having your console look good?