# #Japan in the news

October 29, 2026 at 11:39 AM

> MSI Launches High-End AI Mini PC in Japan · Sony Sets Playtime Rule for PS5 Pro Sales in Japan · Kioxia and Sandisk Plan $31 Billion Japan Investment

[MSI Launches High-End AI Mini PC in Japan](<https://hardwarebrief.com/article/msi-launches-high-end-ai-mini-pc-in-japan-3365cbe6>)
*October 29, 2026 at 11:39 AM* - MSI Computer Japan debuts the PRO MAX EDGE AI+ 11M-008JP, a 4-liter mini PC featuring a Ryzen AI Max+ 395 processor and 128GB memory.

[Sony Sets Playtime Rule for PS5 Pro Sales in Japan](<https://hardwarebrief.com/article/sony-sets-playtime-rule-for-ps5-pro-sales-in-japan-038fbf05>)
*September 29, 2026 at 06:08 PM* - Sony Store Japan introduces a 60-hour playtime requirement for PlayStation 5 Pro lottery applications to prioritize active community members.

[Kioxia and Sandisk Plan $31 Billion Japan Investment](<https://hardwarebrief.com/article/kioxia-and-sandisk-plan-31-billion-japan-investment-a9252915>)
*August 28, 2026 at 08:45 AM* - Kioxia and Sandisk aim to invest 5 trillion yen by 2032 to expand flash memory infrastructure at their Yokkaichi and Kitakami plants.