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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...

Is PlayStation Down? Well now you can find out

Updated yesterday, Sony now has a proper service page, you know - like most cloud services have been running for years. It currently has little green lights for PlayStation Store, PlayStation Now, PS Vue and other bits and bobs.

Of course, the value will only be apparent when something goes down. Will Sony keep it updated with active information, estimated fix time, causes and feedback? Or will it play dumb and hope that a little red light will satisfy the millions of angry users. Place your bets now!

Our first test will come next Monday with PSN scheduled for maintenance, lets see how Sony handles things!




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