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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...

Japan gets official Vita price-cut and lots of monster hunting

I think we can give up on any Monster Hunter game hitting the Vita game this year, but Sony has Soul Sacrifice, Phantasy Star Online 2 and the new Toukiden title to fill the gap, plus the tempting tease of an official across the board price cut.


Sony was also pushing ReaderStore, Torne, PlayStation Plus and other services at those who want more than just a gaming machine. The basic price for either the 3G or WiFi model (available in four colours, plus the upcoming silver model) is now around £140, but Sony is also throwing in bundles with a 32GB memory card for £175 to mitigate the high memory card price. The price-match also opens the way for an upcoming 4G premium model.

If those deals hits the west, I'd imagine we'd see a few more sales, but not until the arrival of some class-leading games will Vita really see much action here. Of course, if Sony and Atlus started marketing the best game of the year in Persona The Golden, out this week in Europe, that might generate some interest, but you wouldn't know it exists, outside of some recent reviews due to the huge release lag.

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