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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...

AT&T Launching '4G' Xperia Play in Blue

Americans are getting a not-quite 4G Xperia Play to enjoy via AT&T this month. The pretty blue-tinged model phone will use HSPA+ which is kind of 3G+ rather than true 4G, but that never stopped advertisers, for faster on-the-go downloads and gaming.


Sony Ericssion now claims 150+ optimized titles for the Xperia Play, which is okay after six months in existence, but all hope rests on the PlayStation Suite and more PSOne and PSP games to help things along. Sony recently denied the need for an Xperia Play 2, and with prices dropping, it might yet grab some market share, that Sony E would be proud enough to share with the world.

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