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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 PS Vita Augmented Reality Tricks Shown Off

We've seen some great tech demos of the PS Vita's augment reality capabilities shown off since the machine was first announced. Now we're reaching the near launch, some proper games and detail is starting to come out.

There are three levels of AR, cardless - which is good for stuff out and about, one card which is fine for table top gaming, and what the original Inzimials on PSP uses, and multi-card which can stretch your gaming around a whole room.




Generally, the whole level of interactivity and what the Vita can do with the real-world by converting parts of scenes into interactive graphics is both amazing and great fun. Look forward to playing with this stuff with the children next year.

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