Kojima Productions turns the Death Stranding 2 BB Pod into a limited-edition portable CD player
Kojima Productions has teamed up with Japanese audio brand km5 to launch one of the most unusual gaming collectibles of the year: a Death Stranding 2 edition of the Instant Disc Audio Cp1 portable CD player.
Rather than making a simple branded accessory, the design goes all-in on the visual identity of Death Stranding. The player is inspired by the BB Pod, the artificial womb-like unit used to carry bridge babies in the game. Its translucent orange casing immediately evokes the eerie, futuristic look of the pod, while also letting users see the CD spinning inside.
The result is a gadget that feels less like standard merchandise and more like a prop pulled from Hideo Kojima’s world. Small interface-style markings and game-inspired details complete the look, giving it the kind of strange, cinematic charm fans expect from Kojima Productions.
The limited-edition Death Stranding 2 CD player is not just for display, either. It comes with Bluetooth 5.3 support, allowing users to listen wirelessly with modern headphones or speakers. It also includes a 1,800 mAh battery, offering up to around 8 hours of playback on a charge. Charging is handled through USB-C, and a small LED display shows basic track information.
There is also a slot behind the front cover where users can store lyric cards, a thoughtful touch for anyone who still enjoys the ritual of handling physical music releases. The package includes two art postcards, adding to its appeal as a collector’s item.
The Death Stranding 2 Instant Disc Audio Cp1 is priced at ¥25,300, which is roughly $160 or €140. It is already shipping in limited quantities, making it a niche but highly desirable item for fans of Death Stranding, Kojima Productions, and retro-inspired audio gear.
While portable CD players may seem outdated in the streaming era, devices like this are finding a new audience. Transparent tech, cassette players, CD players, and other retro audio gadgets have been gaining popularity in Japan, the United States, and Europe. For many younger listeners, physical media feels fresh, stylish, and more personal than endless digital playlists.
That trend makes this collaboration especially fitting. Death Stranding has always been about connection, memory, isolation, and the physical weight of what people carry. A portable CD player shaped around the BB Pod concept fits naturally into that universe, turning music listening into something more tactile and intentional.
It may not reinvent portable audio, and it probably will not outperform every modern music device. But that is not really the point. This Death Stranding 2 CD player is a collectible, a conversation piece, and a small piece of functional art. For fans of Hideo Kojima’s distinctive style, it captures exactly what makes his projects so memorable: a mix of technology, emotion, weirdness, and beautiful design.
