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Possible new PlayStation Portal model pays homage to the Vita's OLED

While much of the focus on PlayStation's next steps is the PS6 and PS6 Portable , the two-year old PlayStation Portal could be getting a revamp according to those pesky internet rumours.  Update : Hints at pricing are around £/$250-299 for the new model, but everything remains deeply in rumours territory. Presumably to hit the 10% (currently 7%-ish) adoption rate among PS5 owners that would make it a bone fide hit gadget.   As the improvement in connectivity and streaming tech, proven by many gamers enjoying their PS5 or PlayStation Plus streamed content from around the world, an updated Portal Pro could be on the cards.  Possibly featuring a 120Hz display and an OLED screen in honour of the mighty Vita, that'd be cool. Assuming the 120HZ streaming is solid, an OLED would be the more welcome addition, especially with the latest generation of technology offering QD-OLED (Quantum Dot-OLED), WOLED (White-OLED) and other buzzy titles for smarter display.  Whatever ...

Alex Kidd in miraculous return on Switch

Having enjoyed the revamp of Wonder Boy, it was only a matter of time before another retro product get a makeover. Enter Alex Kidd In Miracle World DX landing on the Switch in early 2021 thanks to Merge Games.


A remake of the 1986 Master System title, it does the retro-modern graphics option, adds in some new gameplay tweaks and play modes including Classic and Boss Rush with new Boss Battles and updated music.



  • A Legend Reborn – Dive into a stunning recreation of Alex Kidd in Miracle World with striking new art and tighter, more fluid controls.
  • New Modes – New modes such including ‘Classic Mode’ and ‘Boss Rush Mode’ will be available for players alongside the standard game. 
  • New Levels – Experience new levels which expand the lore of the original and feature new enemy types and vehicles 
  • Alternative Boss Fights – New and improved boss fight mechanics with more intuitive combat. 
  • Classic Mode – Experience the original game with boss fights, dialogue, levels and functions the same as the original Master System version. 
  • New and remastered music - A wide array of reimagined music tracks as well as remastered tracks from the original classic game!

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