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PlayStation 6 and PlayStation Portable future visions

 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...

God Eater 2 is Namco's No. 2 game

A quick dig into Namco's latest financial figures shows God Eater 2 as its No. 2 video game property, selling some 700,000 units across PSP and PS Vita in Japan alone. As it should, considering it pissed all over CoD Ghosts. With a recent update adding full multiplayer, a western release is maybe a little more likely, but don't hold your breath.

Dragon Ball Z Battle of Z isn't too far behind, which suggests further portable versions in that series (and it already came west). Knock yourself out with the full PDF here. Given the rising portable sales in Japan, wonder if they'll consider a Vita Dark Souls title or spin off?

 

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