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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...

Sly Trilogy bulking out the Vita's classics line-up

Hot on the slippery heels of Jak and Daxter's PS2 trilogy, the original Sly Cooper series is likely getting a Vita HD release according to a store schedule somewhere (read it over the weekend, can't remember which one). That'll bring another hat-trick of mildly nostalgic games for Vita owners, but really isn't going to help sell the machine.

Imagine this, but more, lots more....

It might also help sales of the new Sly game, which met with decidedly whelmed reviews and, judging by the demo, lacked any particular sparkle. What might be cool is a Vita Legends pack with all the Jak and Sly games when the Vita price cut finally hits here, giving younger gamers a very attractive looking bundle to look forward to.

Currently playing on my Vita/PS3/PS4/PS5


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