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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...

This is how Sony will sell Tearaway and the Vita to the world

So far, all Sony's Tearaway videos, screens and reveals have been to entice gamers. But, as the company's only real opportunity to sell the Vita with an exclusive game over the holidays, this is how it will sell Tearaway to the general public. Would that brief clip convince you of the amazing possibilities the Media Molecule game provides? I'm not convinced, but Sony marketing never fails to disappoint me.

I know they only have 30 seconds, but by hyping the tilt and touch features at the expense of the adventure, wonder and papercraft of the game, it looks more like a gimmicky mini-game to me.

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