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PlayStation 6 and PlayStation Portable future visions

 The recent PlayStation video about the "simulated" technology in development between AMD and Sony engineers that will power the PlayStation 6 was interesting from a geek point of view. But from a gameplay perspective, there is - IMO - no need for a PlayStation 6 for another few years. Especially with the limp Xbox is-it-isn't-it launch .  April 2026 Update:  Compatibility with PS5 and PS4 games seems to be locked-in, as anything the PS6 full fat hardware the portable versions should be able to do as well, with near-invisible trade-offs at the silicon level.  Prices are firming up too with estimates around the PlayStation 6 handheld at between $500 to $700 and a PlayStation 6 at $700 to $1,000, depending on the deepening silicon crisis and Sony's budgeting wizards.  Only a few developers around the world could afford to take advantage of it for AAA+ budget games. Everyone else is still barely cutting the skin of the PS5's power, and most western smaller/indie o...

Xperia Play Launch Day News

Well, after all the fun yesterday, let's keep rolling to see what Sony Ericsson, stores, developers and other contributors to the whole Xperia Play party have to offer today. (Oh, - quick "yay!" for the 200th post!) - Updates at the top throughout the day:

16:00 - Remember to download your free game - From the press release, "In addition Sony Ericsson is happy to confirm that Asphalt 6 – the latest instalment of one of the leading and top-selling racing games will be available for free." Check out the video.

13:00 - News from Canada where the Xperia Play will launch at the end of the month.

12:00 - There's a complete list of 60 Xperia Play games doing the rounds, I'll link to it to save space.

11:00 - PSOne games now available on the PSN store, titles include: Syphon Filter, Destruction Derby, Medievil, Jumping Flash and Cool Boarders 2 available for £3.99 each. Wonder if the Square titles will still be £7.99 when they hit.

10:30 Here's a better video unboxing experience from SE-First.

10:20 - Pocket Gamer has the a mild unboxing experience, for those whose preorder is stuck on a cargo container in China.

10:00 - For a start, Sony has announced Qriocity, the streaming music service which will offer tunes to the masses for a subscription.

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