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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...

Lumines to light up the Switch

Lumines is the classic block puzzle game for PSP and Vita, now making its way to Switch via a Lumines Remastered version. With a stonking soundtrack and electric imagery, its a rave generation title par excellence, with a HD update of the PSP original from 2004 it should feature tracks by Takayuki Nakamura, assuming the rights are still part of the game.

However, since there's no mention of him in the press release or the video, I'll hold off judgement on the OST, but the gameplay should be as tight as ever.

Currently playing on my Vita/PS3/PS4/PS5


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