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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...

Sony Europe President Says Only Top Games Will Go In-Store

We've already heard from Sony developer president Shuhei Yoshida talk about the NGP's birth and where its going, but also chatting today was Sony Europe head Andrew House who told MCV, that only high-quality, big-name games will appear as boxed product for NGP.

Everything else will go the digital PSN store route to cut down on costs. As with Yoshida-san's comments, he recognises the mistakes made with the PSP, particularly the late addition of the PSN store, and reckons that NGP solves all those issues.

He adds that developers can take risks with a game while not having to spend too much on distribution, something that ties up with Yoshida-san's desire for innovative titles from indie devs.

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