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 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...

UPDATED Vita sold 61,000 units in the UK on launch

Updated: Eurogamer has added to this story with an "reliable" figure cited by an analyst of 61,000 which is 16,000 up on the original number. That's a hefty step up although still down on historical launches, but - as stated - you can't really compare them, due to the overall economic gloom and the Vita's challenging characteristics.

ORIGINAL STORY

According to a report on CVG, the PS Vita sold some 44,500 units on its launch week, which given the crappy economic climate is probably pretty good. The story goes on about PSP and 3DS sales, but if they had launched at this time, they'd probably have done just as well/badly (depending on your point of view).

Anyway, I for one welcome 45,000 odd PS Vita owning buddies and will happily play them all at MotorStorm or WipEout (PSN - Goffeentl). Following Japan's lead expect a miserable run of sales until something comes along to perk sales up. Be it Call of Duty, a price cut or something from left field. Either way, well done Sony for a decent launch.


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