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Possible new PlayStation Portal model pays homage to the Vita's OLED

While much of the focus on PlayStation's next steps is the PS6 and PS6 Portable , the two-year old PlayStation Portal could be getting a revamp according to those pesky internet rumours.  Update : Hints at pricing are around £/$250-299 for the new model, but everything remains deeply in rumours territory. Presumably the goal is to hit the 10% (currently 7%-ish) adoption rate among PS5 owners, something that would make it a bone fide hit gadget.   The recent February  PlayStation State of Play  saw no announcement. But, PlayStation needs to make Portal more a core member of the PS5 family, rather than the distant cousin that most of its appearances suggest.  As the improvement in connectivity and streaming tech, proven by many gamers enjoying their PS5 or PlayStation Plus streamed content from around the world, an updated Portal Pro could be on the cards.  Possibly featuring a 120Hz display and an OLED screen in honour of the mighty Vita, that'd be coo...

Mystic Chronicles telling a classic RPG story on PSP and Vita

Natsume brings Kemco's classic-style Mystic Chronicles RPG for both the PlayStation Portable and PlayStation Vita. Featuring retro-style graphics, story-driven quests, and a unique battle system, it is launching today on the US PSN for $14.99.

UPDATE: This is now life on the EU PSN, for £11.99
"We’re very excited to see how the North American audience will enjoy this retro-style RPG," said Hiro Maekawa, President and CEO at Natsume. "With customization, a guild workshop, a unique Guardian Beast system, and a cast of classic characters, Mystic Chronicles is a fantastic title for all fans of the 16-bit RPG era!


Mystic Chronicles follows the story of a mysterious youth, Lux, adopted by a small village. Lux has just begun his training to join the Holos Guild, a society charged with ridding the world of troublemakers. However, a chance meeting with a young girl sets in motion a series of events that sets Lux on a far more serious quest than just defeating ornery forest creatures! Could Lux end up being the savior of the entire world?!

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