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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...

Sony Vita To Launch In Europe in 2012?

UK mag CVG, so blame that messenger, has a retail source saying that Sony Vita will launch in January or February in 2012. Even worse for PSV is that news that the PS3 will be getting a sub-£200 price making it cheaper (heck, I'll get one just for a Blu-ray player).

Fair enough, it was always going to be tough for Sony to hit this year, given the earthquake and massive demands from tablets and phones for RAM and chips, but missing Christmas and making PS3 cheaper could throw several barriers in the way of the PSV's success. Amazon US is still showing a 31 December release date, perhaps Japan will be the only ones (not) celebrating Christmas with a shiny new toy.

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