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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 Takes back Hardware Crown in Japan

The Japanese Media Create charts are out, and its the PSP that's the best selling hardware in Japan knocking the 3DS back into second place. Most system's sales are down a few thousand as we hit the summer quiet slump.


    PSP: 26,373 (29,871)
    3DS: 22,943 (30,233)
    PS3: 22,900 (26,441)
    Wii: 13,068 (12,423)
    DSi LL: 4,811 (4,963)

On the games side, there are a host of Western games infiltrating the Japanese charts which has cramped the PSP's usual dominance with only five games in the top 20. Of those Little Battle Experience is nearing 250,000 sales Steins Gate is approaching 100,000.

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