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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...

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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