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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...

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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