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 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...

Persona 5 triggers sales of Persona 4 titles

While it might not be big numbers, the arrival of Persona 5 has seen sales of the Vita's Persona roster rise. Off the back of Persona 5, it is good to see Persona 4: Dancing All Night as UK retail No. 1, with Persona 4 Golden also returning to the top 10 at No. 9. While some people were down on the tranquil nature of Root Letter, the placid visual novel still clings to the higher end of the chart after 24 weeks of release.

And with news that Persona 5 Dancing might be on the cards, who knows if another bout of story-laden musical tapping could be heading our way.

1. Persona 4: Dancing All Night (NISA)
2. Root Letter (PQube)
3. MeiQ: Labyrinth of Death (Idea Factory)
4. Lego Star Wars: The Force Awakens (Warner)
5. Danganronpa Ultra Despair Girls (NISA)

Leisure software charts compiled by Chart Track, (C)2017 UKIE Ltd

Oddly enough, even with Persona 4 Golden at £3.99 on UK PSN, its not among the current top sellers, perhaps because everybody owns it.

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