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 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 .  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 smal...

Vita sales continue to slide in Japan

What was a bit of a blip in Vita sales is now a trend, with the handheld and TV version close to dropping below 10K on the Media Create numbers for the first time in a while. That's despite quite a few new releases recently, none of which have really added to hardware sales.

With no God Eater or Final Fantasy big hitter for the winter sales? What will get the Vita going? Danganronpa Another Episode is out tomorrow, and might give things a lift, but is unlikely to drive long term growth.

Toukiden Extreme continues to keep the Vita in the top 10, approaching 130,000 sales, but that's about it as Japan gets excited about Bayonetta 2 on Wii U - in at No. 3.


Since the chart is so dull, here's the latest Famitsu review scores for forthcoming games that might help sales along...

Ciel nosurge Offline (PSV) – 7/8/9/7 [31/40]
Nekketsu Inou Bukatsu: Trigger Kiss (PSV) – 8/8/7/8 [31/40]
Bakumatsu Rock: Ultra Soul (PSV) – 8/8/8/8 [32/40]
Danganronpa: Another Episode (PSV) – 10/8/9/8 – [35/40]
The Legend of Heroes: Sen no Kiseki II (PSV) – 8/8/8/7 [31/40]
Monobeno: Pure Smile (PSV) – 6/8/7/6 [27/40]

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