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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...

Japan gets a Minecraft Vita bundle

With the game approaching one-million physical sales in Japan, now is clearly the perfect time to launch a Minecraft LE Vita model. Available only on the PlayStation Store it comes in two styles of design with a pouch, Minecraft theme, the game plus DLC. Landing on the 6th December, along with the new red and silver color models, it should be a hit for Japan's holiday season.
Have to say I'd prefer the lower style. Wonder if Sony in the west are tempted to try and make some money out of a game that continues to print it? No, of course not. Check out all the other Vita models in the universe.


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