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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...

Cross Anjou battles into Japanese Media Create chart

Splatoon dominates the Japanese chart this week, but the Vita has a splattering of new entries with Cross Anjou in at six, selling 11,250. The delayed Vita version of historical epic Nobunga's Ambition at 10 selling over 6,000 and otome title Possession Magenta in at 14. Minecraft continues to do well, down to No. 4, but still selling a steady 12,000 a week.


Hardware sales nudge up by 1,300 with the Vita outselling the PS4 and New 3DS LL by a hundred or so. But the Wii U takes the win thanks to the arrival of Splatoon.

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