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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 games star at Japan's PlayStation awards

Sony's big shindig for the games of 2016 has just wrapped in Japan, with a host of PS4 and VR titles given the gold prizes for reaching over 500,000 sales. But, among them, Vita titles (multi-format TBH) managed to crash the party with Pro Jikkyu Baseball 2016, Dragon Quest Heroes II, Dragon Quest Builders and SAO: Lost Song getting a mention.

Phantasy Star Online 2 picked up a network play award, while Dragon Quest Builders was the only Vita recipient of a User's Choice Award

Yoppin's Downwell and the upcoming to Vita Salt and Sanctuary also got nods with indie special awards.

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