The immensely popular gaming console, PlayStation 5 (PS5) is set to be launched in Japan with Japanese language exclusive version. Priced at 55,000 Yen, the localized version will resonate with the Japanese gaming community and offer an elevated user experience. The release date has not yet been publicly shared.

In Japan, the gaming culture is incredibly deep-rooted and multifaceted. Having a monolingual Japanese PlayStation highlights the importance of language in Japan's society as it adds a personal touch and boosts the inclusive experience for the local gamers. Furthermore, it places a spotlight on the ongoing trend of localizing tech products to cater to specific consumer markets.

In the US or EU, console localizations do exist but mainly for regional compliance and warranty related matters. Language-specific editions of consoles are a less prevalent trend as many of these regions are more linguistically diverse, thus commanding the need for multi-language support.