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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 .  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...

Star Wars Episode I: Racer hits the Switch

I still play the PS2 sequel Racer Revenge on the PS4 from time to time, so its good to see the original Star Wars Episode I: Racer get a poly-revamp, hitting the Switch in May thanks to Aspyr.

While the pod racer polygons have been tidied up, the user interface and backgrounds still look pretty crappy, a shame but no biggie when the focus is on keeping those engines running and the opposition out of your way.

Star Wars Racer on Switch

But, once those classic sound effects kick in and you're blitzing around corners trying to trash your rivals, I don't think it will matter. More pics and a developer interview over on Star Wars dot com with talk about making best use of the Joy Cons.

Star Wars Racer gameplay

Currently playing on my Vita/PS3/PS4/PS5


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