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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...

Smart as... challenging your mind and your Facebook friends

The DS sparked a generation of games for those who thought their minds or bodies were getting older, and less fit than they used to be. The PS Vita will try and wade its way into this market with "Smart As..." a game to challenge the brain's synapses if you've reached the age where you can't see the point of Hollyoaks.

Developed by Climax for Sony, it uses the PS Vita’s touch screens, cameras and augmented reality capabilities to test your noggin with 20-odd puzzle games using arithmetic, logic, language and observation. Your scores are used to calculate your overall Brain Power and the more you play, the better your chances are of increasing your score and unlocking new puzzle games.



When you play Smart As using PS Vita’s online modes, you can compete with friends on Facebook and share your scores to prove you're smarter. Access online leaderboards to check how your performance rates against PSN friends, people that you’ve met through Near, or across the world.

From the recent developer video, the only worry is that it is all a bit like the Welcome Park game and while it might be neat as a free goodie, it looks like Sony plans to sell us this. As long as its on the cheap side, perhaps.

Currently playing on my Vita/PS3/PS4/PS5


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