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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...

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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