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July 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 .  July 2026 Update : Sony managed a cannon-fire sized self-inflicted injury by announcing the end of physical releases across the end of the PS5 era and the launch of the PS6. Due to lack of sales (only 7 titles have passed the 100,000 mark in the last year) and economics, it still doesn't matter to PlayStation owners, collectors are stores, who can now only sell digital codes in a box.  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 ma...

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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