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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...

Sega classics racing to the Switch

Having been on pretty much every other console, why not the Switch? Ever since Sega dumped the Dreamcast, it has tried to develop its brands on other platforms with limited love or success.

Sonic is a shadow of his former self, Virtua Racing and Fighter have long been dormant, and partner studios titles like Football Manager and Total War have kept the company going, along with the odd Yakuza hit.

Shenmue was perhaps its last chance at rebuilding the Sega brand, but while critically acclaimed, it doesn't look like sales are all that great. So, back to flogging off the classics! There's Space Harrier, Altered Beast, Streets of Rage and many more.

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