Playmaji will raise prices on several Polymega products from October 5, 2026, citing parts costs tied to AI data center investment and higher transport fuel expenses. The Polymega Remix sits below the original console as a cheaper PC-dependent model rather than a standalone unit.
Playmaji has settled the shape of the Polymega line. A June 5, 2026 FAQ update drew the line between the original Polymega, which is a standalone console, and the Polymega Remix, which requires a PC connection to read CD-ROMs. The FAQ also confirmed that the Remix supports offline play after initial setup, and priced the Remix at 32,265 yen. That answered the basic buyer question of which machine does what.
In September 2026, pricing became the story. Playmaji said it would raise prices on several Polymega products from October 5 local time. The Polymega base unit goes to $599 USD, the Polymega Remix to $229 USD, Element Module Sets to $99 USD or as otherwise specified, and RC-Series controllers to $35 USD. The company cited soaring parts prices tied to AI data center investment and higher transport costs from fuel expenses.
The two moves fit together. First the Remix was defined as a lower-cost entry that leans on a PC the buyer already owns, then the whole catalog was repriced upward. Reservations for 2026 holiday season shipments resume, and orders placed before the new prices take effect are accepted at current prices. That buying window is the practical detail for anyone still deciding between the standalone console and the Remix.
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Sep 19
Playmaji will raise prices on several Polymega products from October 5 local time. The Polymega base unit goes to $599 USD, the Polymega Remix to $229 USD, Element Module Sets to $99 USD or as otherwise specified, and RC-Series controllers to $35 USD. The company cites soaring parts prices tied to AI data center investment and higher transport costs from fuel expenses. Reservations for 2026 holiday season shipments resume, and orders placed before the new prices take effect are accepted at current prices.
Jun 5
Playmaji updated the Polymega FAQ on June 5, 2026, with answers about the new Polymega Remix model, which connects to a PC. The FAQ explains that the original Polymega is a standalone console, while the Remix requires a PC connection for CD-ROM reading. It also confirms offline play is supported after initial setup, and that the Remix costs 32,265 yen.