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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...

AT&T unveils pricing for the 3G Vita

In America, AT&T is the lead partner for the 3G model of the PS Vita, similar to Vodafone in the UK. It is offering two price plans for the 3G service with $14.99 per month for 250MB or $24.99 per month for 2GB.
In other words, most gamers will stick to the WiFi version as two sets of mobile charges are a luxury most of us can't afford (I'd guess).

I'd thought we'd have seen a better take up of the 3G option in Japan, where their culture is more mobile focused, but sales of the WiFi model were miles ahead. Expect only the rich and insane to pick up the 3G model in the west.

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