A Midnight Black PS5 launches with GTA 6: but only in Japan
Short answer: Sony announced a Midnight Black PS5 Digital Edition for Japan on 13 October 2026. It costs ¥55,000 (about US$350) and goes on sale on 19 November, the same day as GTA 6. It only works with Japanese PlayStation accounts.
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| What | Detail | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 13 October 2026, by Sony Interactive Entertainment Japan | Reported |
| Price | ¥55,000 (about US$350) | Reported |
| On sale | 19 November 2026, the same day as GTA 6 | Reported |
| Pre-orders in Japan | From 20 October 2026 | Reported |
| Who can buy it | Japan only; it needs a PlayStation account set to Japan and Japanese | Reported |
| Western version | Not announced | Not announced |
What happened
Sony Japan revealed an all-black PS5 Digital Edition, with a matching black disc drive and DualSense controller sold separately. It is cheaper than other PS5 models in Japan and launches on GTA 6 release day.
The catch is that it is region-locked. It only works with a PlayStation account set to Japan as the country and Japanese as the language, so players elsewhere cannot use it.
What it means for you
If you live outside Japan, there is nothing to buy yet, and Sony has not announced a Western version. If you need a console for GTA 6, compare normal PS5 and Xbox prices where you live, and check the GTA 6 price in Japan or in your country.
Sources: GamesRadar+ ↗, Gamebiz (Japanese) ↗
Frequently asked questions
Can I buy the Midnight Black PS5 outside Japan?
No. It is sold in Japan and only works with a Japan-region PlayStation account set to Japanese.
How much is the Midnight Black PS5?
¥55,000 in Japan, about US$350.
When does it come out?
On 19 November 2026, the same day as GTA 6.
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