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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...

Flying Hamster II buzzing Kickstarter next week

Game Atelier brought Vita owners the charming Sunflowers and the disarmingly retro Flying Hamster to the PSP (upgraded to HD for the Vita). They're having another go with the heroic rodent, trying to bring us the glow and feel of Wonder Boy games into the HD era, which is no bad thing. Look out for it on Kickstarter next week, I'd guess with the Vita on the list as a stretch goal.

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