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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...

PS Vita getting an ebook reader?

MCV is reporting that Sony will show off an ebook reader at E3 for the PS3 and likely the PS Vita. So, now the Vita can Skype, do social video with Nico Nico and will soon be a document reader. Apple tried a big move on this with ebooks 2.0, packed with great levels of connectivity and interactivity, earlier in the year.



But for Sony, it is more likely to be a flatter reader offering, bringing books, PDFs and perhaps comics back to the handheld. Called "Storyteller", it'd be good if Sony does pack in interactive options, but given its feeble music service and cookie-cutter video store, its hard to see Sony doing this well.

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