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 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...

Another Week, Another PSP Game at No. 1 in Japan

This time its Dissidia 012: Duodecim kicking its way straight into the top spot, past a struggling bunch of 3DS games that really should be doing better for the launch of a whole new system. Last week's No. 1 Gundam added another 50,000 sales with five PSP titles (below) in the top 10 as published on vgchartz.

1) Dissidia 012: Duodecim Final Fantasy (PSP) - 274,000
5) SD Gundam G Generation World (PSP) - 50,000
6) Star Driver: Kagayaki no Takuto - Ginga Bishounen Densetsu (PSP) - 42,000
8) Phantasy Star 2 Infinity (PSP) - 38,000
9) Monster Hunter Portable 3 (PSP) - 26,000

Anyone writing their "PSP is dead" pieces had better have a nice piece on Japan just to show a balanced picture!

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