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 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 .  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 smal...

Vita Launch Date Was Delayed To Build Stock

Sony has revealed that the original launch date for the Vita in Japan was the 3rd of December or (12/3 in US date format).. but held off a couple of weeks to build up supplies of stock. That makes it pretty clear that there was never any hope of a western launch in 2011 as the last thing Sony would want is a paltry number of consoles spread around a number of territories.

Instead, Sony looks to able to keep the rapid horde of Japanese gamers supplied, plus all the high-hopers who want an export unit. No doubt that'll attract some of the gangster types who plagued the iPhone and iPad launches (getting tramps to buy units, if memory recalls) so they could sell them at inflated prices.

It still looks like March is the best bet for a western release, although the way our economies are flailing around, who'll be able to afford one?

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