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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...

Vita sales clinging on to respectability in Japan

This week saw no big game releases, and the Vita's hardware sales slid to just under 10,000 according to Media Create, nudged back into 5-figures by some 600 defiant Vita TV sales.

Perhaps those Vita TV sales will rise as more Japanese gamers hear about the crazy GameTech device that adds a 7-inch screen and four triggers to make a super-Vita. Overall Vita remains just ahead of PS4 in Japan on weekly sales, but now needs big sales from Phantasy Star Nova bundles and the pink edition Vita to match or beat least year's solid end of year run.


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