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 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...

Ragnarok Odyssey Ace? It could be better though

Ragnarok Odyssey did pretty well for the Vita in Japan, holding the fort until bigger hunting games could get out. I've played the demo and it does feel a little "lite". Perhaps that'll be tweaked in the new Ace version coming to the Vita and PS3 this summer.


Packed with all the original game's DLC it will also add new content, missions and tweaks, Gung Ho are positioning it as a gateway to a proper sequel, so it'll probably be mid-priced for all these new Vita owners.

UPDATE: Gung-Ho has confirmed the game will get a western release, hopefully with less of delay over the Japanese version (given most of the work is already done).

Currently playing on my Vita/PS3/PS4/PS5


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