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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...

IA/VT Colorful gets a neat Vita bundle

Why is the Vita selling in Japan and not here? Well, if you ignore the cultural issues, its because practically any game comes with a shiny limited edition bundle, triggering the OCD collectors gene in most Japanese gamers. I mean we get the black Vita with a download code for whatever game is chucked casually in this month's "bundle."

In Japan, even something pretty niche like IA/VT Colorful comes with a stylish box, covers, cases, tags, stickers, the actual game and other goodies. I'm aware these things cost a little more, but how Sony thinks it can get away flogging the same box year-in, year-out (excluding the slim model change) is rather beyond me.


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