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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...

Rayman Origins Portable Plays Fancy Tricks on PS Vita

Some screenshots have emerged for the portable version of Ubisoft's classic Rayman revamp and the game looks mighty fine, if a little less shiny than I remember. However, one of the images, shows how you can use the good old multitouch zoom feature to leap in and out of the action.


Not sure if there will be extra gameplay elements that take advantage of this, or if it'll be good for making extra-precise leaps, but anything that adds a little extra to the game has to be good. 


Oh, and really starting to hate game pictures pasted into their handhelds, just a waste of screen space and if publishers are going to do that, then please take real photos so we can see the lovely OLED screen in action.

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