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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...

PSP E1000 model now on sale, £5 off at Amazon

The budget version of the PSP is now available, not that I'd noticed Sony marketing it anywhere. Its available from Amazon with an extra £5 off at £85. With the full-spec 3000 model still selling for £155, and most other models sold out, it looks like the best way to get hold of a new PSP.



That is, if you (or the small child you're buying it for) can live with the lack of Wi-Fi. I've always downloaded my games directly to the PSP but if you were new to the game, doing it through the PC isn't too much hassle. But the big question is, is Sony going to market this thing, (UPDATE - A tweet informs me that it was all over the back of London's free Metro newspaper for a week) and if so where - its been practically invisible since the announcement! Perhaps the company is holding off until after the fuss of the iPhone 4S launch? That is expected to sell 4 million units in just one day - Sony can only dream.

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