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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 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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