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 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...

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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