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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...

God Eater 2 goes straight to the top of Japan's pre-order most-wanted list

Namco's God Eater 2 appeared on Amazon Japan last week and the Vita version has shot straight to the top of the most-wanted chart, out-pacing the PSP edition which sits at No. 11. Sure, the game isn't out until November but the level of interest has to be good news, given the lack of you-know-who-Hunter.


The fact Vita games are now out-stripping their PSP counterparts, as happened with Toukiden, is also a further indication that Japanese developers will move their focus to the Vita. The portable version of Dragon's Crown is only a few spots behind the PS3 version, so should do well on release this week.

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