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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 .  April 2026 Update:  Compatibility with PS5 and PS4 games seems to be locked-in, as anything the PS6 full fat hardware the portable versions should be able to do as well, with near-invisible trade-offs at the silicon level.  Prices are firming up too with estimates around the PlayStation 6 handheld at between $500 to $700 and a PlayStation 6 at $700 to $1,000, depending on the deepening silicon crisis and Sony's budgeting wizards.  Only a few developers around the world could afford to take advantage of it for AAA+ budget games. Everyone else is still barely cutting the skin of the PS5's power, and most western smal...

NGP Early Demand Strong, If the Price is Right

Paraphrasing this MCV story, UK game stores are seeing strong demand for the NGP with lots of interest in its advanced features and wide potential. One store is going as far as hoping for a £199 price point, while others want to see it match the 3DS at £239ish, but most reckon as long as it hits at under £300 it will still do a roaring trade.

Whatever happens with the price, Sony has to get the unit shipments right otherwise this goodwill go straight out the window if it can't get enough stock. It also needs to advertise the handheld as if it were the PS4 (or the second coming, whichever is bigger) to reach the widest possible audience.


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