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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 Europe promising massive UK Vita launch

Sony needs to hit the ground running with the Vita, having seen the launch stall in Japan quite dramatically. So, the company is promising a massive campaign for the hardware and software, running all over 2012 to hype and promote the new gadget.

Sony's recent advertising has been pretty hot with sponsorship of key movie channels and decent adverts. As long as it doesn't get sucked into the smartphone-led wanky-lifestyle adverts, it should do fine. Stores too should be pimping the console like the second coming, having had appalling sales over Christmas, with HMV the latest to fail miserably. They'll also want people buying physical copies of the game, rather than running home and grabbing those slightly cheaper downloads.

Again, so far, the device remains uncracked, keeping the spectre of piracy at bay - long may that continue!

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