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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...

Check out the old Vita OLED screen versus the new LCD model

Okay, this isn't a scientific test but someone took a shot of the old and new Vita side by side in a Japanese store and you can clearly see the extra brightness, vibrant colour and zing of the OLED over the LCD. Other than that though there doesn't seem to be a massive amount of detail difference, although seeing two games moving might show up some infinitesimal motion differences.

I think the new Vita will get happily snapped up by new Japanese buyers without a care for such things. But us first-gen owners know better, and in multi-Vita households, the guest, younger or non-main player will likely always be handed the LCD version for party gaming. Outside Japan, Sony aren't saying, but I guess they'll wait until there's a big name game to sell it with, probably in February next year. What that will be? few know.


Me I'll keep my OLED for as long as she runs, but if you have the funds, a back-up original might be a wise investment before they're swamped by LCD replacements. Anyone thinking of stocking up on OLED models, or does lighter and better battery outweigh the screen?

Sony's Andrew House has described the move to LCD as: "The main reason is that the LCD panel can now realize an image as high quality as that of the OLED panel, and makes it easier to slim down the PS Vita."

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