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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...

PS Vita's Near and Other Social Features Explained

Gameplanet has a good run down on the social power lurking within Sony's PS Vita, as discussed at last week's Develop event. Not a million miles from what Nintendo offers on the 3DS, users can see what nearby gamers are up to, what games they play. The voice chat works as a casual intercom system and you can talk to people regardless of what game you, or they, are playing.

The idea of dropping and receiving gifts is pretty neat, but the whole bundle of features should create a thriving environment for gamers. Better that the one or two people I can usually find for a game of WipeOut Pulse on the PSP. With Sony Vita being put in the hands of gamers at both GamesCon and the Tokyo Games Show, (given that Sony said there were only five of the handhelds in Europe last week) anyone still hoping for a 2011 launch could be pleasantly surprised.

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