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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 .  April 2026 Update:  Compatibility with PS5 and PS4 games seems to be locked-in, as anything the PS6 full fat hardware the portable versions should be able to do as well, with near-invisible trade-offs at the silicon level.  Prices are firming up too with estimates around the PlayStation 6 handheld at between $500 to $700 and a PlayStation 6 at $700 to $1,000, depending on the deepening silicon crisis and Sony's budgeting wizards.  Only a few developers around the world could afford to take advantage of it for AAA+ budget games. Everyone else is still barely cutting the skin of the PS5's power, and most western smal...

Vita sales in Japan bouncing on the 4K line

Its a fairly dull week in the Japanese charts, with Vita sales back down to just above 4,000 - like its teasing Sony. On the plus side, the only new entry is a Vita game, Shiro to Kuro no Alice from Idea Factory shifting 4.385 units to land in the top 10.

However, all eyes will be focused on Switch with a roster of big games coming out over the summer and into autumn, with the Vita reduced to a few end-of-life sequels and visual novels. Hardly a fair battle, but Sony clearly has no spirit for the fight.


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