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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...

New entries rattle the Japanese Media Create chart

There are six Vita games in the Media Create top 20 this week, with three new entries, although nothing was going to stop Resident Evil 7 from hogging the limelight. Making the biggest impression was Uta no Prince-Sama: Repeat Love, a rhythm action adventure visual novel, update to a PSP title, selling 29,000 copies.

Danganronpa passed the 100K physical sales make, but unfortunately, Twin Star Exorcists failed to generate much excitement. Both Black Wolves Saga and Drive Girls failed to bother the top 20, which suggests new or niche IP on the Vita might not have a huge future in Japan.

Or, publishers are starting with really small print runs, as they expect most sales to be digital, but while making economic sense, its not doing the Vita's profile much good.

On the hardware side, the longer Vita can keep selling 10K a week, the better. It managed 10.553 this time out. Historically things will dip across February until we get to the relative safety of spring.

Software Sales

01./00. [PS4] Resident Evil 7: Biohazard (Capcom)  - 187.306 / NEW
02./00. Uta no Prince-Sama: Repeat Love (Broccoli)  - 29.008 / NEW
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09./08. Danganronpa V3: Killing Harmony (Spike Chunsoft)  - 9.734 / 101.844 (-39%)
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12./13. Minecraft: PlayStation Vita Edition (Sony)  - 5.808 / 1.096.016 (-15%)
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14./07. Valkyria Revolution (Sega)  - 5.121 / 23.339 (-72%)
15./00. Twin Star Exorcists  (Bandai Namco) - 4.681 / NEW
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20./00. New Game! The Challenge Stage! (5pb.)  - 3.662 / NEW 

 Hardware Sales



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