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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...

Minecraft still selling in Japan as hardware sales fall

The slump continues in Japan after last week's quiet patch, with not much action ahead of a busier launch period next week. Vita sales dropped to under 16,000, but it was almost level with the top selling PS4 and ahead of the new 3DS LL. The Media Create games chart saw few new entries, but Minecraft on Vita managed to stick to the No. 4 sport with impressive sales, actually up on last week. Things should get busier next week and Golden Week is just around the corner.


01./00. [3DS] Style Savvy 3: Kira Kira Code (Nintendo) - 55.179 / NEW
02./00. [PS4] Dying Light (Warner Entertainment Japan) - 25.530 / NEW
03./00. [3DS] Future Card Buddy Fight: Yuujou no Jounetsu Fight! (FuRyu) - 16.630 / NEW
04./04. [PSV] Minecraft: PlayStation Vita Edition (Mojang AB) - 12.175 / 97.117
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06./02. [PSV] 3rd Super Robot Wars Z: Tengoku-Hen (Bandai Namco Games) - 6.542 / 143.154
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11./07. [PSV] Sword Art Online: Lost Song (Bandai Namco Games) - 5.532 / 177.145
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18./13. [PSV] One Piece: Pirate Warriors 3 (Bandai Namco Games) - 4.543 / 80.779


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