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 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 .  April 2026 Update:  Compatibility with PS5 and PS4 games seems to be locked-in, as anything the PS6 full fat hardware the portable versions should be able to do as well, with near-invisible trade-offs at the silicon level.  Prices are firming up too with estimates around the PlayStation 6 handheld at between $500 to $700 and a PlayStation 6 at $700 to $1,000, depending on the deepening silicon crisis and Sony's budgeting wizards.  Only a few developers around the world could afford to take advantage of it for AAA+ budget games. Everyone else is still barely cutting the skin of the PS5's power, and most western smal...

Now Japan gets a PS Vita cash back offer

Andriasang is reporting that Amazon Japan is now offering a 5,000 yen (£40, $63) cash-back for people buying a 3G PS Vita, 4GB memory card and a game. This is the second offer that Amazon has run in Japan and follows on from last week's €50 cash back offer from Sony France.

Sony stated that now is not the time for an official price cut, something my recent opinion piece agrees with. But, gooseing sales every now and again with limited offers (this one expires at the end of July) is a valid tactic and should help the numbers, without costing too much. Hopefully they'll get around to U.S. and U.K. markets soon enough.

Of course, Sony will soon make the money back as gamers realise they need a more-than-4GB card to keep up with the content, especially in Japan where the PSP-Vita game trade-in program is in effect.

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