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PlayStation 6 and PlayStation Portable future visions

 The recent PlayStation video about the "simulated" technology in development 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 smaller/indie o...

Japan's PlayStation Plus offering throws free Sumioni at Vita owners

As promised, the Vita is getting its own slice of PS+ action. in Japan, then next upgrade will offer the "Ink Demon" game Sumioni from Acquire as the first freebie along with a couple of PSP titles including Crazy Taxi. Sony promises at least 11 games a month free for the 5,000yen a year (or 500yen a month) service. 

Hopefully western gamers will start getting these offers soon, although with the dearth of Vita software, there will be slim pickings at first, but at least we should be able to get a huge line-up of PSP and PS one classics out of the deal. 

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