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 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...

PS Vita Hardware Boxes Revealed

A lucky snapper has taken a photo of what could be the final PS Vita boxes - I don't remember seeing these at TGS - but could have missed them. To be honest, they look a little subtle,  rather like most mobile phone product boxes - you know those things that the PS Vita claims to be trying not to be.

UPDATE: Here's the official European box art, check out the PS blog for what all the pretty icons mean (i.e., what's in the box).



The Japanese original:


Still, the original PSP boxes where hardly shouting out loud - and it won't be long until bigger, bolder game bundles hit with more striking visuals. I do like the blue hue, but think it could be brighter to match the colour of the PS Vita game boxes.

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