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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 tick down as Japan prepares for Golden Week

Twas the week before Golden Week and all across Japan not a mouse was stirring, or buying consoles or video games. Vita hardware sales tick down another 1,000 and there are no new entries, with Minecraft sticking around in the top 10, Skullgirls didn't make the Top 20.

Next week sees the start of Golden Week in Japan, but that hasn't help sales much in recent years. Bullet Girls 2, Phantasy Star Online 2 Episode 4: Deluxe and One Piece Burning Blood are out this week in Japan, which might give the Vita a little nudge. However, few games seem to be able to do much to buck the spring slump.



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