Kojima Productions and km5 Turn the 'Death Stranding' BB Pod Into a Wireless CD Player
The translucent orange casing lets users watch the disc spin, echoing the BB Pod’s gel-filled aesthetic.
Summary
Kojima Productions and km5 released a limited-edition "Instant Disc Audio Cp1" CD player modeled after the BB Pod from Death Stranding 2
The device features a translucent orange shell, Bluetooth 5.3 connectivity and a battery life of approximately seven to eight hours
Priced at 25,300 yen, the player is available exclusively through the official km5 website and the Shibuya PARCO pop-up store
Hideo Kojima’s 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 Death Stranding 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.
The collector’s item serves as a dedicated piece of merchandise for the recently released Death Stranding 2: On the Beach. 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.
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.
The initial launch coincided with the KOJIMA PRODUCTIONS × 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’s titles. Each limited-edition unit includes exclusive postcards featuring notable scenes from the game.
