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July 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 .  July 2026 Update : Sony managed a cannon-fire sized self-inflicted injury by announcing the end of physical releases across the end of the PS5 era and the launch of the PS6. Due to lack of sales (only 7 titles have passed the 100,000 mark in the last year) and economics, it still doesn't matter to PlayStation owners, collectors are stores, who can now only sell digital codes in a box.  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 ma...

Phantasy Star Online 2 free to play, new screens

Some fun news from Japan overnight (c/o Andriasang) from Sega says that Phantasy Star Online 2 will be a free to download game across the PC and PS Vita. You'll probably still have to play for a boxed copy (that is assuming it comes out here) and I reckon a game that big will need its own dedicated 16GB memory card once you start buying the expansions, extra content and custom gear where Sega will make its money back.


There will also be a smartphone version which you can share your content with, but the Android and iOS versions will be separate and distinct games, whereas the PC and Vita versions will allow crossplay so you enjoy the same game at home/office/on the go.


These early Vita screenshots also released over the weekend show a consistent interface to the PC version, so with cloud saving (presumably) it really will be pick up and go. That will also help Sega fight cheaters but, more importantly, allow PSV users to battle with their PC friends at the same time.


I enjoyed the Japanese PSP demo of the previous version a few years back and the Dreamcast original, but the time is finally right for a big cross-platform move and the Vita looks like the appropriate device to extend our gaming off the big-screen seamlessly to the road - perhaps its time to get a 3G Vita when this launches next Spring. 

Currently playing on my Vita/PS3/PS4/PS5


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