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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...

New Zealand's Xperia Play Shipment Stolen! US Verizon Launch Nears

[UPDATE] The theft bit was all a hoax of some kind, but hopefully Verizon can manage its launch without such inane tactics. 

Title says it all really, but there we were all ready to cheer on our Antipodean friends, with offers and launch details, and now some ratty gang has gone and half-inched the lot. Engadget has the details but basically, if someone offers you a smartphone in a Kiwi pub, turn them down and turn them in.

Americans get some happier news with the Verizon launch date of 26 May fast approaching, with pre-orders being taken from Thursday. Hopefully Verizon has tighter security than Vodafone.

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