Featured Post

PlayStation 6 and PlayStation Portable future visions

 The recent PlayStation video about the "simulated" technology in development 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 .  April 2026 Update:  Compatibility with PS5 and PS4 games seems to be locked-in, as anything the PS6 full fat hardware the portable versions should be able to do as well, with near-invisible trade-offs at the silicon level.  Prices are firming up too with estimates around the PlayStation 6 handheld at between $500 to $700 and a PlayStation 6 at $700 to $1,000, depending on the deepening silicon crisis and Sony's budgeting wizards.  Only a few developers around the world could afford to take advantage of it for AAA+ budget games. Everyone else is still barely cutting the skin of the PS5's power, and most western smaller/indie o...

November 12 for Japanese PS Vita Launch?

I'm not sure why but those cunning French always seem to get the inside details on anything coming out of Japan first, they were right about Wii and Wii U and now have a bead on the release date of the PS Vita in Japan. The date is Nov 12, which is rather gloomy for the rest of the world.

After various klunky PSP experiences (no comic store, no Skype on a Jap PSP) I won't bother getting an import this time, but will wait patiently until before March 31, which is the best time frame they offer for a western release.

If you are, then the console is supposed to be region free, but I suspect Sony will be looking to cock that up somehow before launch.

Currently playing on my Vita/PS3/PS4/PS5


Any news or interview requests, please contact psp2roundup@gmail.com Please note, As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases.