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Gadgets<br \/>\n                                                    <\/span><span class=\"post-body-top-bar-published\"><time class=\"timeago\" datetime=\"2026-08-06T08:43:08Z\">3 Hrs ago<\/time><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"post-body-top-bar-hype-comments-container \"><span class=\"hype-count grey\"><br \/>\n             69<br \/>\n    <\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"floating-tooltip\" role=\"tooltip\"><span>Views<\/span><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"disqus-comment-count\"><span>0<\/span><span>\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"d-none d-none text\">Comments<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"floating-tooltip\" role=\"tooltip\"><span>Comments<\/span><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"text\">Save<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"post-body-content\">\n<section class=\"post-summary\" aria-labelledby=\"post-summary-heading\">\n<header class=\"post-summary__header\">\n<h2 id=\"post-summary-heading\" class=\"post-summary__title\">Summary<\/h2>\n<\/header>\n<div class=\"post-summary__body\">\n<p>Kojima Productions and km5 released a limited-edition &#8220;Instant Disc Audio Cp1&#8221; CD player modeled after the BB Pod from Death Stranding 2<\/p>\n<p>The device features a translucent orange shell, Bluetooth 5.3 connectivity and a battery life of approximately seven to eight hours<\/p>\n<p>Priced at 25,300 yen, the player is available exclusively through the official km5 website and the Shibuya PARCO pop-up store<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<p>Hideo Kojima\u2019s Kojima Productions partnered with Japanese audio brand km5 to launch a themed version of the Instant Disc Audio Cp1. Designed to resemble the iconic BB Pod from the <em>Death Stranding<\/em> universe, the wireless CD player utilizes a translucent orange casing. This transparent shell allows users to view the spinning disc and internal mechanics in real time, echoing the gel-filled aesthetic of the supernatural in-game navigation tool. In the video game, the Bridge Baby acts as a delicate glowing capsule that players cradle and protect across a hauntingly quiet landscape. Turning that highly recognizable symbol into a functional piece of audio equipment grounds the fictional world in reality.<\/p>\n<p>The collector\u2019s item serves as a dedicated piece of merchandise for the recently released <em>Death Stranding 2: On the Beach<\/em>. Technically, the player is a reimagined version of the standard Cp1 model and features a Nixie tube-style LED display alongside support for both standard and mini discs. While the unit lacks built-in speakers, it offers Bluetooth 5.3 for wireless output and runs for approximately seven to eight hours on a single charge. Listeners must pair the compact device with their own headphones or external audio setups to keep the overall footprint small and sculptural.<\/p>\n<p>Physical media has seen a steady resurgence among younger audiences seeking tactile listening experiences. The Death Stranding collaboration taps into this growing demand by turning the CD player into an intentional display piece rather than a basic electronic utility. Special attention went into the exterior packaging for the product. The custom box design transforms the typically minimalist aesthetic of the audio brand by boldly incorporating mechanical motifs and caution marks straight out of the franchise. This careful attention to detail elevates the device beyond typical gaming merchandise into true collector territory.\n<\/p>\n<p>The initial launch coincided with the KOJIMA PRODUCTIONS \u00d7 PARCO GAMES STRAND STORE event in Shibuya. Fans can find the physical product exhibited and sold alongside other official studio merchandise at the physical venue. Organizers curated the multi-brand pop-up space to reflect the core concept of connection seen throughout Kojima\u2019s titles. Each limited-edition unit includes exclusive postcards featuring notable scenes from the game.<\/p>\n<div class=\"show-article\">\n<p>                                                            Read Full Article<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<footer>\n<section class=\"post-widget-sources\">\n<header>\n<h4>Sources<\/h4>\n<\/header>\n<div class=\"sources-grid\">\n<div class=\"source-item\">\n<p class=\"source-name\"><span class=\"sources-meta\"><span>yankodesign.com<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"source-excerpt\">A BB Pod-Shaped CD Player Straight Out of Death Stranding &#8211; Yanko Design<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"source-item\">\n<p class=\"source-name\"><span class=\"sources-meta\"><span class=\"sources-meta-icons\"><span class=\"sources-meta-icon sources-meta-icon--fallback\">E<\/span><\/span><span>en.games.parco.jp<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"source-excerpt\">KOJIMA PRODUCTIONS STRAND STORE | PARCO GAMES<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<div class=\"related-stories-main-wrapper\">\n<h3>Related Stories<\/h3>\n<div class=\"stories-container\" data-layer-list-name=\"related_stories\" data-layer-list-offset=\"0\" data-layer-list-child-selector=\".story-item\">\n<div class=\"story-item\" data-layer-item-id=\"6763503\" data-layer-item-blog-id=\"1\" data-layer-item-type=\"post\"><span>&gt;<\/span>Spotify Partners With Merlin to Let Fans Legally Create AI Remixes and Covers of Licensed Tracks\n                                                                        <\/div>\n<div class=\"story-item\" data-layer-item-id=\"6763845\" data-layer-item-blog-id=\"1\" data-layer-item-type=\"post\"><span>&gt;<\/span>Apple Announces Which iPhones, Macs, and iPads Will Support Siri AI\n                                                                        <\/div>\n<div class=\"story-item\" data-layer-item-id=\"6763838\" data-layer-item-blog-id=\"1\" data-layer-item-type=\"post\"><span>&gt;<\/span>SpaceX Reveals Plans to Launch a Full Mobile Carrier Service to Rival AT&amp;T, Verizon, and T-Mobile\n                                                                        <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"article-email-signup-wrapper impression-tracker\">\n<h3>We got you covered. 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Gadgets<br \/>\n                                                    <\/span><span class=\"post-body-top-bar-published\"><time class=\"timeago\" datetime=\"2026-08-06T08:43:08Z\">3 Hrs ago<\/time><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"post-body-top-bar-hype-comments-container \"><span class=\"hype-count grey\"><br \/>\n             69<br \/>\n    <\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"floating-tooltip\" role=\"tooltip\"><span>Views<\/span><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"disqus-comment-count\"><span>0<\/span><span>\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"d-none d-none text\">Comments<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"floating-tooltip\" role=\"tooltip\"><span>Comments<\/span><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"text\">Save<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"post-body-content\">\n<section class=\"post-summary\" aria-labelledby=\"post-summary-heading\">\n<header class=\"post-summary__header\">\n<h2 id=\"post-summary-heading\" class=\"post-summary__title\">Summary<\/h2>\n<\/header>\n<div class=\"post-summary__body\">\n<p>Kojima Productions and km5 released a limited-edition &#8220;Instant Disc Audio Cp1&#8221; CD player modeled after the BB Pod from Death Stranding 2<\/p>\n<p>The device features a translucent orange shell, Bluetooth 5.3 connectivity and a battery life of approximately seven to eight hours<\/p>\n<p>Priced at 25,300 yen, the player is available exclusively through the official km5 website and the Shibuya PARCO pop-up store<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<p>Hideo Kojima\u2019s Kojima Productions partnered with Japanese audio brand km5 to launch a themed version of the Instant Disc Audio Cp1. Designed to resemble the iconic BB Pod from the <em>Death Stranding<\/em> universe, the wireless CD player utilizes a translucent orange casing. This transparent shell allows users to view the spinning disc and internal mechanics in real time, echoing the gel-filled aesthetic of the supernatural in-game navigation tool. In the video game, the Bridge Baby acts as a delicate glowing capsule that players cradle and protect across a hauntingly quiet landscape. Turning that highly recognizable symbol into a functional piece of audio equipment grounds the fictional world in reality.<\/p>\n<p>The collector\u2019s item serves as a dedicated piece of merchandise for the recently released <em>Death Stranding 2: On the Beach<\/em>. Technically, the player is a reimagined version of the standard Cp1 model and features a Nixie tube-style LED display alongside support for both standard and mini discs. While the unit lacks built-in speakers, it offers Bluetooth 5.3 for wireless output and runs for approximately seven to eight hours on a single charge. Listeners must pair the compact device with their own headphones or external audio setups to keep the overall footprint small and sculptural.<\/p>\n<p>Physical media has seen a steady resurgence among younger audiences seeking tactile listening experiences. The Death Stranding collaboration taps into this growing demand by turning the CD player into an intentional display piece rather than a basic electronic utility. Special attention went into the exterior packaging for the product. The custom box design transforms the typically minimalist aesthetic of the audio brand by boldly incorporating mechanical motifs and caution marks straight out of the franchise. This careful attention to detail elevates the device beyond typical gaming merchandise into true collector territory.\n<\/p>\n<p>The initial launch coincided with the KOJIMA PRODUCTIONS \u00d7 PARCO GAMES STRAND STORE event in Shibuya. Fans can find the physical product exhibited and sold alongside other official studio merchandise at the physical venue. Organizers curated the multi-brand pop-up space to reflect the core concept of connection seen throughout Kojima\u2019s titles. Each limited-edition unit includes exclusive postcards featuring notable scenes from the game.<\/p>\n<div class=\"show-article\">\n<p>                                                            Read Full Article<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<footer>\n<section class=\"post-widget-sources\">\n<header>\n<h4>Sources<\/h4>\n<\/header>\n<div class=\"sources-grid\">\n<div class=\"source-item\">\n<p class=\"source-name\"><span class=\"sources-meta\"><span>yankodesign.com<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"source-excerpt\">A BB Pod-Shaped CD Player Straight Out of Death Stranding &#8211; Yanko Design<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"source-item\">\n<p class=\"source-name\"><span class=\"sources-meta\"><span class=\"sources-meta-icons\"><span class=\"sources-meta-icon sources-meta-icon--fallback\">E<\/span><\/span><span>en.games.parco.jp<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"source-excerpt\">KOJIMA PRODUCTIONS STRAND STORE | PARCO GAMES<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<div class=\"related-stories-main-wrapper\">\n<h3>Related Stories<\/h3>\n<div class=\"stories-container\" data-layer-list-name=\"related_stories\" data-layer-list-offset=\"0\" data-layer-list-child-selector=\".story-item\">\n<div class=\"story-item\" data-layer-item-id=\"6763503\" data-layer-item-blog-id=\"1\" data-layer-item-type=\"post\"><span>&gt;<\/span>Spotify Partners With Merlin to Let Fans Legally Create AI Remixes and Covers of Licensed Tracks\n                                                                        <\/div>\n<div class=\"story-item\" data-layer-item-id=\"6763845\" data-layer-item-blog-id=\"1\" data-layer-item-type=\"post\"><span>&gt;<\/span>Apple Announces Which iPhones, Macs, and iPads Will Support Siri AI\n                                                                        <\/div>\n<div class=\"story-item\" data-layer-item-id=\"6763838\" data-layer-item-blog-id=\"1\" data-layer-item-type=\"post\"><span>&gt;<\/span>SpaceX Reveals Plans to Launch a Full Mobile Carrier Service to Rival AT&amp;T, Verizon, and T-Mobile\n                                                                        <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"article-email-signup-wrapper impression-tracker\">\n<h3>We got you covered. 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BB Pod Into a Wireless CD Player\">\n<div class=\"hb-gallery before-booted full-screen-enabled only-one-cell \" data-images=\"[{&quot;image&quot;:{&quot;description&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;image_caption&quot;:null,&quot;small&quot;:&quot;https:\/\/image-cdn.hypb.st\/https%3A%2F%2Fhypebeast.com%2Fimage%2F2026%2F08%2F06%2Fkm5-instant-disc-audio-cp1-death-stranding-2-edition-1.jpg?w=480&amp;cbr=1&amp;q=90&amp;fit=max&quot;,&quot;medium&quot;:&quot;https:\/\/image-cdn.hypb.st\/https%3A%2F%2Fhypebeast.com%2Fimage%2F2026%2F08%2F06%2Fkm5-instant-disc-audio-cp1-death-stranding-2-edition-1.jpg?w=720&amp;cbr=1&amp;q=90&amp;fit=max&quot;,&quot;large&quot;:&quot;https:\/\/image-cdn.hypb.st\/https%3A%2F%2Fhypebeast.com%2Fimage%2F2026%2F08%2F06%2Fkm5-instant-disc-audio-cp1-death-stranding-2-edition-1.jpg?w=1080&amp;cbr=1&amp;q=90&amp;fit=max&quot;,&quot;xlarge&quot;:&quot;https:\/\/image-cdn.hypb.st\/https%3A%2F%2Fhypebeast.com%2Fimage%2F2026%2F08%2F06%2Fkm5-instant-disc-audio-cp1-death-stranding-2-edition-1.jpg?w=1440&amp;cbr=1&amp;q=90&amp;fit=max&quot;,&quot;full&quot;:&quot;https:\/\/image-cdn.hypb.st\/https%3A%2F%2Fhypebeast.com%2Fimage%2F2026%2F08%2F06%2Fkm5-instant-disc-audio-cp1-death-stranding-2-edition-1.jpg?w=1440&amp;cbr=1&amp;q=90&amp;fit=max&quot;},&quot;src&quot;:&quot;https:\/\/hypebeast.com\/image\/2026\/08\/06\/km5-instant-disc-audio-cp1-death-stranding-2-edition-1.jpg&quot;,&quot;alt&quot;:&quot;km5 Instant Disc Audio Cp1 Death Stranding 2 model with translucent orange BB Pod-style casing&quot;,&quot;width&quot;:1400,&quot;height&quot;:933,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;km5&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;creditKey&quot;:&quot;general&quot;,&quot;description&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;annotations&quot;:null,&quot;shop&quot;:{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;href&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;label&quot;:&quot;&quot;}}]\" role=\"list\">\n<div class=\"carousel-cell landscape\" data-gallery-index=\"1\" role=\"listitem\">\n<div class=\"carousel-cell-inner-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"carousel-cell-image-wrapper annotation-container fixed-ratio-3-2\">\n                                                                                                        <source data-srcset=\"https:\/\/image-cdn.hypb.st\/https%3A%2F%2Fhypebeast.com%2Fimage%2F2026%2F08%2F06%2Fkm5-instant-disc-audio-cp1-death-stranding-2-edition-1.jpg?q=90&amp;w=1400&amp;cbr=1&amp;fit=max\" media=\"(min-width: 1260px)\" \/><\/div>\n<div class=\"gallery-meta-container credit-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"credit \">Km5<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"post-body-top-bar\" class=\"post-body-top-bar d-block d-lg-none\">\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"post-body-top-bar-share-meta-container\">\n<div class=\"post-body-top-bar-meta\"><span class=\"post-body-top-bar-category\"><\/p>\n<p>    Tech &amp; Gadgets<br \/>\n                                                    <\/span><span class=\"post-body-top-bar-published\"><time class=\"timeago\" datetime=\"2026-08-06T08:43:08Z\">3 Hrs ago<\/time><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"post-body-top-bar-hype-comments-container \"><span class=\"hype-count grey\"><br \/>\n             69<br \/>\n    <\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"floating-tooltip\" role=\"tooltip\"><span>Views<\/span><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"disqus-comment-count\"><span>0<\/span><span>\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"d-none d-none text\">Comments<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"floating-tooltip\" role=\"tooltip\"><span>Comments<\/span><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"text\">Save<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"post-body-content\">\n<section class=\"post-summary\" aria-labelledby=\"post-summary-heading\">\n<header class=\"post-summary__header\">\n<h2 id=\"post-summary-heading\" class=\"post-summary__title\">Summary<\/h2>\n<\/header>\n<div class=\"post-summary__body\">\n<p>Kojima Productions and km5 released a limited-edition &#8220;Instant Disc Audio Cp1&#8221; CD player modeled after the BB Pod from Death Stranding 2<\/p>\n<p>The device features a translucent orange shell, Bluetooth 5.3 connectivity and a battery life of approximately seven to eight hours<\/p>\n<p>Priced at 25,300 yen, the player is available exclusively through the official km5 website and the Shibuya PARCO pop-up store<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<p>Hideo Kojima\u2019s Kojima Productions partnered with Japanese audio brand km5 to launch a themed version of the Instant Disc Audio Cp1. Designed to resemble the iconic BB Pod from the <em>Death Stranding<\/em> universe, the wireless CD player utilizes a translucent orange casing. This transparent shell allows users to view the spinning disc and internal mechanics in real time, echoing the gel-filled aesthetic of the supernatural in-game navigation tool. In the video game, the Bridge Baby acts as a delicate glowing capsule that players cradle and protect across a hauntingly quiet landscape. Turning that highly recognizable symbol into a functional piece of audio equipment grounds the fictional world in reality.<\/p>\n<p>The collector\u2019s item serves as a dedicated piece of merchandise for the recently released <em>Death Stranding 2: On the Beach<\/em>. Technically, the player is a reimagined version of the standard Cp1 model and features a Nixie tube-style LED display alongside support for both standard and mini discs. While the unit lacks built-in speakers, it offers Bluetooth 5.3 for wireless output and runs for approximately seven to eight hours on a single charge. Listeners must pair the compact device with their own headphones or external audio setups to keep the overall footprint small and sculptural.<\/p>\n<p>Physical media has seen a steady resurgence among younger audiences seeking tactile listening experiences. The Death Stranding collaboration taps into this growing demand by turning the CD player into an intentional display piece rather than a basic electronic utility. Special attention went into the exterior packaging for the product. The custom box design transforms the typically minimalist aesthetic of the audio brand by boldly incorporating mechanical motifs and caution marks straight out of the franchise. This careful attention to detail elevates the device beyond typical gaming merchandise into true collector territory.\n<\/p>\n<p>The initial launch coincided with the KOJIMA PRODUCTIONS \u00d7 PARCO GAMES STRAND STORE event in Shibuya. Fans can find the physical product exhibited and sold alongside other official studio merchandise at the physical venue. Organizers curated the multi-brand pop-up space to reflect the core concept of connection seen throughout Kojima\u2019s titles. Each limited-edition unit includes exclusive postcards featuring notable scenes from the game.<\/p>\n<div class=\"show-article\">\n<p>                                                            Read Full Article<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<footer>\n<section class=\"post-widget-sources\">\n<header>\n<h4>Sources<\/h4>\n<\/header>\n<div class=\"sources-grid\">\n<div class=\"source-item\">\n<p class=\"source-name\"><span class=\"sources-meta\"><span>yankodesign.com<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"source-excerpt\">A BB Pod-Shaped CD Player Straight Out of Death Stranding &#8211; Yanko Design<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"source-item\">\n<p class=\"source-name\"><span class=\"sources-meta\"><span class=\"sources-meta-icons\"><span class=\"sources-meta-icon sources-meta-icon--fallback\">E<\/span><\/span><span>en.games.parco.jp<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"source-excerpt\">KOJIMA PRODUCTIONS STRAND STORE | PARCO GAMES<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<div class=\"related-stories-main-wrapper\">\n<h3>Related Stories<\/h3>\n<div class=\"stories-container\" data-layer-list-name=\"related_stories\" data-layer-list-offset=\"0\" data-layer-list-child-selector=\".story-item\">\n<div class=\"story-item\" data-layer-item-id=\"6763503\" data-layer-item-blog-id=\"1\" data-layer-item-type=\"post\"><span>&gt;<\/span>Spotify Partners With Merlin to Let Fans Legally Create AI Remixes and Covers of Licensed Tracks\n                                                                        <\/div>\n<div class=\"story-item\" data-layer-item-id=\"6763845\" data-layer-item-blog-id=\"1\" data-layer-item-type=\"post\"><span>&gt;<\/span>Apple Announces Which iPhones, Macs, and iPads Will Support Siri AI\n                                                                        <\/div>\n<div class=\"story-item\" data-layer-item-id=\"6763838\" data-layer-item-blog-id=\"1\" data-layer-item-type=\"post\"><span>&gt;<\/span>SpaceX Reveals Plans to Launch a Full Mobile Carrier Service to Rival AT&amp;T, Verizon, and T-Mobile\n                                                                        <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"article-email-signup-wrapper impression-tracker\">\n<h3>We got you covered. 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Designed to resemble the iconic BB Pod from the <em>Death Stranding<\/em> universe, the wireless CD player utilizes a translucent orange casing. This transparent shell allows users to view the spinning disc and internal mechanics in real time, echoing the gel-filled aesthetic of the supernatural in-game navigation tool. In the video game, the Bridge Baby acts as a delicate glowing capsule that players cradle and protect across a hauntingly quiet landscape. Turning that highly recognizable symbol into a functional piece of audio equipment grounds the fictional world in reality.<\/p>\n<p>The collector\u2019s item serves as a dedicated piece of merchandise for the recently released <em>Death Stranding 2: On the Beach<\/em>. Technically, the player is a reimagined version of the standard Cp1 model and features a Nixie tube-style LED display alongside support for both standard and mini discs. While the unit lacks built-in speakers, it offers Bluetooth 5.3 for wireless output and runs for approximately seven to eight hours on a single charge. Listeners must pair the compact device with their own headphones or external audio setups to keep the overall footprint small and sculptural.<\/p>\n<p>Physical media has seen a steady resurgence among younger audiences seeking tactile listening experiences. The Death Stranding collaboration taps into this growing demand by turning the CD player into an intentional display piece rather than a basic electronic utility. Special attention went into the exterior packaging for the product. The custom box design transforms the typically minimalist aesthetic of the audio brand by boldly incorporating mechanical motifs and caution marks straight out of the franchise. This careful attention to detail elevates the device beyond typical gaming merchandise into true collector territory.\n<\/p>\n<p>The initial launch coincided with the KOJIMA PRODUCTIONS \u00d7 PARCO GAMES STRAND STORE event in Shibuya. Fans can find the physical product exhibited and sold alongside other official studio merchandise at the physical venue. Organizers curated the multi-brand pop-up space to reflect the core concept of connection seen throughout Kojima\u2019s titles. Each limited-edition unit includes exclusive postcards featuring notable scenes from the game.<\/p>\n<div class=\"show-article\">\n<p>                                                            Read Full Article<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"post-body-author d-block d-lg-none\">\n<hr class=\"sidebar-divider share-divider\">\n<h6>Sources<\/h6>\n<p><span class=\"sources-meta\"><span class=\"sources-meta-icons\"><span class=\"sources-meta-icon sources-meta-icon--fallback\">E<\/span><\/span><br \/>\n                        3 Sources<br \/>\n        <\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"post-body-credentials d-block d-lg-none\">\n<hr class=\"sidebar-divider\">\n<div class=\"credential\">\n<h6>Editor Assistant<\/h6>\n<p><span>Mai Vo<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"post-body-share d-block d-lg-none\">\n<hr class=\"sidebar-divider\">\n<h6>Share this article<\/h6>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"post-body-content-tags\">\n<div class=\"body collapsed\">\n<p>    Kojima ProductionsDeath Stranding 2km5Instant Disc Audio Cp1\n                                                            <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<article class=\"source-item\">\n<header class=\"source-name\"><span class=\"sources-meta\"><span>yankodesign.com<\/span><\/span><\/header>\n<h4>A BB Pod-Shaped CD Player Straight Out of Death Stranding &#8211; Yanko Design<\/h4>\n<\/article>\n<article class=\"source-item\">\n<header class=\"source-name\"><span class=\"sources-meta\"><span class=\"sources-meta-icons\"><span class=\"sources-meta-icon sources-meta-icon--fallback\">E<\/span><\/span><span>en.games.parco.jp<\/span><\/span><\/header>\n<h4>KOJIMA PRODUCTIONS STRAND STORE | PARCO GAMES<\/h4>\n<\/article>\n<article class=\"source-item\">\n<header class=\"source-name\"><span class=\"sources-meta\"><span>km5.co.jp<\/span><\/span><\/header>\n<h4>[Limited Edition] KOJIMA PRODUCTIONS Official Collaboration &#8220;Instant D &#8211; km5<\/h4>\n<\/article>\n<p>[analyse_source url=&#8221;https:\/\/hypebeast.com\/2026\/8\/km5-instant-disc-audio-cp1-death-stranding-2-edition&#8221;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[analyse_image type=&#8221;featured&#8221; src=&#8221;https:\/\/image-cdn.hypb.st\/https%3A%2F%2Fhypebeast.com%2Fimage%2F2026%2F08%2F06%2Fkm5-instant-disc-audio-cp1-death-stranding-2-edition-tw.jpg?w=1080&amp;cbr=1&amp;q=90&amp;fit=max&#8221;] Tech &amp; Gadgets 3 Hrs ago 69 Views 0\u00a0Comments Comments Save Sources E 3 Sources Editor Assistant Mai Vo Share this article Km5 Tech &amp; Gadgets 3 Hrs ago 69 Views 0\u00a0Comments Comments Save Summary Kojima Productions and km5 released a limited-edition &#8220;Instant Disc Audio Cp1&#8221; CD player modeled after the BB [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[2],"tags":[226,39],"class_list":["post-2080410","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-politics","tag-crawlmanager","tag-hypebeast-com"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2080410","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=2080410"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2080410\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=2080410"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=2080410"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=2080410"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}