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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...

Astro Aqua Kitty and Takotan beef up Vita physicals

 I've said plenty about Astro Aqua Kitty recently, with every line hoping for, pretty much expecting, a physical release. That comes true thanks to Eastasiasoft, but a slight shame it isn't bundled with the original Aqua Kitty (long along sold out on physical). 

Also coming along for the ride this month is Takotan, the fun, fishy, equally charming, SNES-tinged retro shooter. 

Aqua Astro Kitty will have a 1,500 unit production run, giving us a decent chance of bagging a copy, with the soundtrack CD and a neat set of stickers adding to the package. Joseph Calabro's Takotan has a 1,200 unit production run and both games go up for pre-order this Thursday. 

Interestingly, EAS doesn't have the usual "that's all for Vita this month comment, so there could be more news soon. They do mention "we appreciate the PS Vita community continuing to support physical releases in 2021, and rest assured that we still have plenty of games pre-produced to fill the remainder of this very exciting year!"

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