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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...

Square Enix Brings Lara Croft and others to Xperia Play

A sign of life on the Xperia Play? And they don't come more lively than good old Lara as Guardian of Light moves onto mobile in the form of an exclusive version that will definitely make use of the XP's extra controls. In fact I'd rather fear any Lara game that was touchscreen only.



This deal with Square should bring other games over to the phone, with plenty to choose from with Final Fantasy, Batman and many others across its portfolio. Guardian of Light will be released in November. Remember the Xperia Play can now be had for under £200. Not bad for a mid-to-top-range smartphone and games machine.

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