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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...

Xperia Play adverts are back, PES 2012 and Kristen Schall get it on

Perhaps it was the breakup between Sony and Ericsson, but there wasn't much happening for the Xperia Play aside from a mild drift of time-limited exclusives. Highlights have been the appearance of OnLive and Grand Theft Auto III But now its just the Sony party, their launch bunny Kristen Schall (check out some of her early XP work) is back showing off her skills on Konami's Pro Evo Soccer 2012



Now all Sony has to do is stock the classic PlayStation store with quality titles, get a wiggle on with some PS2 compatibility and it should have a goer on its hands. There have never been any Xperia Play sales figures that I can find, but the set is now nice and cheap - but approaching its anniversary, you have to wonder if an Xperia Play 2 is in the works.

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