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July 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 .  July 2026 Update : Sony managed a cannon-fire sized self-inflicted injury by announcing the end of physical releases across the end of the PS5 era and the launch of the PS6. Due to lack of sales (only 7 titles have passed the 100,000 mark in the last year) and economics, it still doesn't matter to PlayStation owners, collectors are stores, who can now only sell digital codes in a box.  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 ma...

Xperia Play Launch Day News

Well, after all the fun yesterday, let's keep rolling to see what Sony Ericsson, stores, developers and other contributors to the whole Xperia Play party have to offer today. (Oh, - quick "yay!" for the 200th post!) - Updates at the top throughout the day:

16:00 - Remember to download your free game - From the press release, "In addition Sony Ericsson is happy to confirm that Asphalt 6 – the latest instalment of one of the leading and top-selling racing games will be available for free." Check out the video.

13:00 - News from Canada where the Xperia Play will launch at the end of the month.

12:00 - There's a complete list of 60 Xperia Play games doing the rounds, I'll link to it to save space.

11:00 - PSOne games now available on the PSN store, titles include: Syphon Filter, Destruction Derby, Medievil, Jumping Flash and Cool Boarders 2 available for £3.99 each. Wonder if the Square titles will still be £7.99 when they hit.

10:30 Here's a better video unboxing experience from SE-First.

10:20 - Pocket Gamer has the a mild unboxing experience, for those whose preorder is stuck on a cargo container in China.

10:00 - For a start, Sony has announced Qriocity, the streaming music service which will offer tunes to the masses for a subscription.

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