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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...

Sony US sweetens the Vita deal with $50 vouchers, but where are the mega games?

Sony still won't cut the price of the Vita, but is trying a new tactic to shift some units with several stores offering $50 gift cards to buyers in the States. Stores include Amazon, Target and Best Buy, but there's no sign of any offers over in Europe, despite some recent price-trimming on the hardware (now down around £160 on Amazon).

With E3 just around corner now, news will dry up beyond the known games at the show. Recent updates suggest we'll finally be seeing Warrior's Lair, plus more of the Vita's last few big games. It is the unknown games that Sony will really need to get the Vita moving though, anything less than a decent CoD, GTA or some dragon smashing-type game.




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