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June Update: PlayStation 6 and PlayStation Portable future visions

 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...

Steins Gate Visual Novel Hitting PSP in June

Manga tale Steins Gate [wikipedia] is unlikely to get a western release but is worth a mention anyway. Where else will you find people using their microwave to send messages back in time? The visual novel was an XBox release in 2009 but hits the PSP in June (hey, what's a couple of years between friends?).

Sure, its not a proper game, but if you've any interest in Japanese media, its worth a go - its not like you can't play the game. Published by 5pb and Nitroplus it has a decent heritage and a sequel to Steins Gate in proper game form is due out too, but we're not sure on what format.

Currently playing on my Vita/PS3/PS4/PS5


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