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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...

PSP Tops Both Charts in Japan (Again), Saved by Earth Defense Forces 2

Shock horror, the PSP only has six of the top ten games in Japan! Standards are slipping and must be addressed! There's a new number one in the form of Earth Defense Force 2 (check out their fun video from a while back), otherwise its largely the usual suspects in a quiet week, figures from [AndriaSang].

[PSP] 01. Earth Defense Forces 2 Portable 63,795 (NEW)
[NDS] 02. Dragon Quest Monsters Joker 2 42,397 (205,405)
[PSP] 03. Ebicore + Amagami 23,849 (93,070)
[PSP] 04. Final Fantasy IV Complete Collection 19,392 (154,946)
[PS3] 05. Dynasty Warriors 7 17,002 (400,608)
[PSP] 06. Monster Hunter Portable 3rd 12,060 (4,429,577)
[NDS] 07. Kimi ni Todoke Tsutaeru Kimochi 11,229 (NEW)
[3DS] 08. Nintendogs + Cats 10,997 (182,519)
[PSP] 09. Dissidia Duodecim Final Fantasy 9,484 (428,619)
[PSP] 10. Phantasy Star Portable 2 Infinity 8,822 (321,241)

No. 1 Baby!

On the hardware front, the PSP has a narrow lead over the 3DS, but its a big drop from last week. However, with Super Robot Wars Z out this week and Story of the Last Promise out in a couple of weeks, normal service should resume soon:

1. PSP: 35,478 (57,379)
2. 3DS: 32,910 (42,979)
3. PS3: 22,431 (27,453)
4. Wii: 8,825 (10,249)
5. DSi LL: 8,386 (9,706)

2nd Super Robot Wars Z

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