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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...

Persona 4: The Golden screens offer lots of shine

While its a bit much to ask any one game (except Monster Hunter) to save the PS Vita, Persona could come close, with the Vita's rendition of the latest game due out in just a few weeks (June 14). With the addition of fishing, insect catching and other tweaks, it almost has that MH feel to it, just without the devouring dragons.



I've already noticed that Persona 4 pre-orders were looking good. Now, a major Japanese games chain is reporting very high pre-orders which suggests that Persona could, indeed, do the business for the Vita. 




The latest shots from Atlus show off these diversions and other features, several more on Andriasang. A western release is just a few months down the line. Plenty more information on the game here.

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