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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...

Sony France "confirms" Monster Hunter Vita

I've said all along that Capcom's love in with Nintendo was a time-limited deal, but was worried it was a rather longer than usual one - to the extent that I wonder how much of Nintendo's recent losses came from paying Capcom for their loyalty.



Anyhow, the boss of Sony France has let the Feylene out of the bag with a hint that Monster Hunter Vita will be appearing on the console this year. That just leaves the question which version? Assuming its a 4G or 4V, I guess that help Sony happily shift 4 to 5 million Vitas and we'll be wondering what all the fuss was about. That's assuming the Monster Hunter armies aren't all happy playing on their 3DS or using the PSP version on their Vita (above) - but I figure Capcom will have something special to help move Japan's gamers on to the next version.

Capcom said it has no official comment to make, which means its still furiously typing up a press release.

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