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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 .  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 smal...

Hundreds queue for UK and US Vita launch

According to The Telegraph, there were a couple of hundred people queuing in London to pick up the first Vita systems from GAME's Oxford Street branch (other reports say a lot less). Doesn't make much difference since Sony Europe never really reveals its hardware numbers, so it'll be months before we know how well its selling - far prefer the Japanese system, even though that can lead to huge amounts of short-term journo panic (cough - me too!)


Anyway, check out the usual forums for the best bargains on games and units with prices all over the shop (literally) Asda has the cheapest base units at the moment, while game prices vary between digital and physical, a real challenge for true bargain hunters.

A little later and over the pond, the U.S. launch got off to a more vibrant looking start with proper crowds and bustle.

Currently playing on my Vita/PS3/PS4/PS5


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