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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...

Football Manager 2013 for PSP still selling well

Sport's Interactive's outstanding management game is now in its 21st year and the PSP version got a nod from the developer talking about the game's record breaking sales for the latest version.

“In a year where the market is down almost everywhere, we’re significantly up, double digit up on a global level,” said studio boss Miles Jacobson. “FM Handheld on iOS is also double digit up, over half a million units sold globally. Even the PSP game did better than we expected. “For a studio that’s in its 21st year now, to still see record sales is something we are really proud of.”

Full story on MCV, the games has been No. 1 in the PSP chart since its release, duelling with FIFA 13 and PES 13, making football about the only retail game in town. Hopefully a proper Vita version will leap off the bench for next year.

Currently playing on my Vita/PS3/PS4/PS5


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