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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...

Metal Gear dominates Japanese Charts, Vita runs and hides

Metal Gear is top of the Media Create chart in Japan, in a tactical move that will surprise no one. Infinite Stratos 2 is the only Vita new entry in a quiet week overall. Vita sales were down a around 1,000 in light traffic.

1. Metal Gear Solid V, Konami, 293,652 PS4
2. Metal Gear Solid V, Konami, 117,547 PS3
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8. Minecraft, Sony 8,355 PS Vita
9. Infinite Stratos 2, Mages 7,643 PS Vita


The Vita probably won't do much next week, but the week after that Resident Evil Revelations 2 should give things a bit of a bump. That along with the new Samurai Warriors and a host of Otome games including Spring and Edition should make for decent numbers.

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