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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 still pushing the PSP in Japan

Probably aware of the budget crunch in people's homes, Sony is still offering plenty of PSP marketing including a new site and offer to encourage take of up of its original portable. A new site is offering a neat black-and-red model with a custom strap and highlighting the massive range of very popular games for it.


That 17,800 yen price is around £145 or $230 with a 2GB MemoryStick. The red/black detailing looks pretty smart and should help the PSP continue to sell for a good while yet.

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