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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...

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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