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 The recent PlayStation video about the "simulated" technology in development, discussed 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 .  June 2026 Update : The latest snippet of gossip for Sony's next-gen systems is a modular/external drive that will connect to both devices. Allowing installation on the portable of physical games, and reducing the cost of the PS6 by making the Blu-ray an accessory (like the PS5 Slim).  I prefer the idea of a dedicated dock on the PS6 that connects the next Portable to your entire PSN library, and they'd better make it work as an extra controller, but I'm sure there are practical benefits to the extra drive.   That should also boost sales of PS4 and PS5 physical games, especially on the second-hand market, as folk...

PSP Dominates in a Quiet Week of Japanese Sales

The PSP sold nearly 35,000 units last week in Japan, handily trouncing all the opposition, with many hitting their lowest ever sales. Does this mark the point when people start waiting for the next generation of consoles?

Similarly, while the PSP holds six of the top 10 games in Japan, there was little in the way of exciting chart movement and depressed sales, although PSP games were relegated to No's. 4 to 8 and No. 10.

    1 Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 2 – Professional (DS) – 20,722
    2 Suzumiya Haruhi no Tsuisou (PS3) – 18,831
    3 Steel Diver (3DS) – 17,408
    4 Suzumiya Haruhi no Tsuisou (PSP) – 14,953
    5 Patapon 3 (PSP) – 12,959
    6 Pro Baseball Spirits 2011 (PSP) – 10,166
    7 Planetarian: Chiisana Hoshi no Yume (PSP) – 9,222 (new)
    8 Final Promise Story (PSP) – 6,915
    9 Pro Baseball Spirits 2011 (PlayStation 3) – 6,586
    10 Dai-2-Ji Super Robot Wars Z: Hakai-hen (PSP) – 6,290

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