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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 .  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 smal...

Square Enix Brings Lara Croft and others to Xperia Play

A sign of life on the Xperia Play? And they don't come more lively than good old Lara as Guardian of Light moves onto mobile in the form of an exclusive version that will definitely make use of the XP's extra controls. In fact I'd rather fear any Lara game that was touchscreen only.



This deal with Square should bring other games over to the phone, with plenty to choose from with Final Fantasy, Batman and many others across its portfolio. Guardian of Light will be released in November. Remember the Xperia Play can now be had for under £200. Not bad for a mid-to-top-range smartphone and games machine.

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