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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...

Hyperdimension Neptunia Rebirth sexed up from the PS3 to the Vita

Okay, not that sexed up, but certainly prettied up a bit, with its bubbly girls and bubblier soundtrack. This new video compares the PS3 to the Vita edition of Compile Heart's action RPG and it does look a little cleaner. But, is this the sort of game that needs all that work? Surely just shovelling it over and concentrating on an older game that could really do with the work would see more sales and benefit.

UPDATE: Note that Hyperdimension Neptunia ReBirth 2 is also coming to the Vita, I guess some time after they get the first remake out the door.
 

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