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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...

Vita set for another good week in Japan

Tsutaya's early version of the Japanese chart suggests some good news for Media Create's hardware sales numbers out later in the week. Both Conception II and Super Robot Wars are in the top 4, which should continue the platform's good run of hardware sales, and encourage more Vita development out east. 

While the most ardent loyalist will agree that the Vita is unlikely ever to be a phenomena like the 3DS, it is now getting games that stick in the charts (Toukiden is still in their top 20) and  decent rising HW sales month after month. Whatever it's indie niche status in the west, Vita is very much 'a thing' back home.

  1. Super Robot Wars OG Saga: Maso Kishin III: Pride of Justice - PS3
  2. Conception II - PS Vita
  3. Disney Magic Castle: My Happy Life – 3DS
  4. Super Robot Wars OG Saga: Maso Kishin III: Pride of Justice - PS Vita
  5. Mario & Luigi: Dream Team - 3DS

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