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 The recent PlayStation video about the "simulated" technology in development 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 smaller/indie o...

God Eater 2 goes straight to the top of Japan's pre-order most-wanted list

Namco's God Eater 2 appeared on Amazon Japan last week and the Vita version has shot straight to the top of the most-wanted chart, out-pacing the PSP edition which sits at No. 11. Sure, the game isn't out until November but the level of interest has to be good news, given the lack of you-know-who-Hunter.


The fact Vita games are now out-stripping their PSP counterparts, as happened with Toukiden, is also a further indication that Japanese developers will move their focus to the Vita. The portable version of Dragon's Crown is only a few spots behind the PS3 version, so should do well on release this week.

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