It’s clearly time: all the news about the transparent tech renaissanceSee all StoriesPosted Aug 6, 2026 at 6:13 PM UTCSFeast your eyes on Hideo Kojima’s transparent CD player.1/12Here’s a gallery of the new orange and older neon yellow version. Images: km5Follow topics and authors from this story to see more like this in your personalized homepage feed and to receive email updates.Sean HollisterLoading commentsGetting the conversation ready...The Verge DailyA free daily digest of the news that matters most.Email (required)
Feast your eyes on Hideo Kojima’s transparent CD player.
It’s a limited-edition orange Death Stranding version of km5’s CP1, a wireless CD player with USB-C charging, 7-8 hour battery, Bluetooth and 3.5mm output — plus optional screw mounts for your wall. Out of stock, but neon yellon is still available without Kojima’s touches. A worthy addition to our transparent gadget StoryStream. [Image: https://platform.theverge.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/08/kjm_0969_02-1.jpg?quality=90&strip=all] [Image: https://platform.theverge.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/08/kjm_0879.jpg?quality=90&strip=all] [Image: https://platform.theverge.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/08/Instant_Disc_Audio_Cp1_DEATH_STRANDING_2_Model_006.jpg?quality=90&strip=all] [Image: https://platform.theverge.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/08/Instant_Disc_Audio_Cp1_DEATH_STRANDING_2_Model_010.jpg?quality=90&strip=all] [Image: https://platform.theverge.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/08/Instant_Disc_Audio_Cp1_DEATH_STRANDING_2_Model_009.jpg?quality=90&strip=all] [Image: https://platform.theverge.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/08/Instant_Disc_Audio_Cp1_DEATH_STRANDING_2_Model_005.jpg?quality=90&strip=all] [Image: https://platform.theverge.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/08/Instant_Disc_Audio_Cp1_DEATH_STRANDING_2_Model_004.jpg?quality=90&strip=all] [Image: https://platform.theverge.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/08/km5_cp1_5.jpg?quality=90&strip=all] [Image: https://platform.theverge.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/08/km5_cp1_4.jpg?quality=90&strip=all] [Image: https://platform.theverge.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/08/km5_cp1_3.jpg?quality=90&strip=all] [Image: https://platform.theverge.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/08/km5_cp1_2.jpg?quality=90&strip=all] [Image: https://platform.theverge.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/08/km5_Website_ShopP_1500x1500_Stand_Black.png?quality=90&strip=all]
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