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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...

Stein's Gate opens on the Vita

The PSP has already been graced by the visual novel Stein's Gate, to roaring sales (65,000 opening). Now the Vita gets a double dose with Steins Gate and a fan disc expansion available separately. What's Stein's Gate? There's a decent explanation of the anime here and the official Japanese site is here.

They'll ship next March with a limited edition bundle in the mix. That should give the Vita a neat little boost with developer 5pb at the reins, and with 999 doing well and getting great reviews over here, there's slightly more chance of us getting a western version this time. Here's a video from the PSP version.

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