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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...

Dissidia takes its fantasy to the arcade

Dissidia was a fun take on the Final Fantasy universe, adding all sorts of mad combat with characters from across the series on  a couple of outings for the PSP, with the Duodecimal version selling over 500,000 in Japan, with a tasteful limited edition. I still have the review UMD for the first one somewhere, must give it a spin again.

Square is upping the ante for the next instalment with a full arcade game, which doesn't sound like it'll be particularly easy for a handheld conversion. Naturally, this new version features characters from the latest titles and is maxxed out on the graphics front. More info is coming in April,


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