Sony announces region locked Midnight Black PS5 Digital Edition for Japan

Sony is releasing a Midnight Black PS5 Digital Edition in Japan on November 19 for ¥55,000. This matches the launch date of GTA 6. The console uses an 825 GB SSD. It is restricted to Japanese language settings and requires a Japanese PSN account. A matching disc drive launches the same day for ¥11,980. This region lock likely prevents exports, as the standard Digital Edition in Japan costs ¥89,980 and the US version costs $599.99. For those outside Japan, Sony sells Midnight Black console covers for $54. Read more at TechPowerUp and Eurogamer.