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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...

Romancing Saga 3 physical release on the way?

Now that PSN has closed to new Vita games, any trophy listings that pop-up have to be for physical releases. I was expecting to see Indigo 7 appear, as the developer was talking about a late surprise, having missed the PSN window - which would have to be through PlayAsia. So far, so logical.

However, seeing Romancing Saga 3 trophies listed is more of a pleasant shock. Assuming its not some regional trophy shuffle action (which the PS4 badge might lean toward). The Square RPG was a PSN-only release back in 2019, but always seemed worthy of a grander release as the company's last Vita production. 

Update: A PS4 physical version is listed as going on-sale for Switch and PS4 on PlayAsia this week, so it could be that (with the Vita tagging on as a mistake or afterthought).  But wouldn't it be cool if PA managed to sneak out a little Vita production run? 

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Given the PSN version is still £27, any physical shouldn't be a relative bargain - assuming PlayAsia is looking at bigger releases and partnerships, beyond indies and niche Japanese publishers. That depends on the size of the production run I guess (after Limited Run's Super Meat Boy low-yield effort). Hopefully, if this pans out, PlayAsia will make a little more effort for the pack-ins with a limited edition, rather than their usual CD and card.


PlayAsia said earlier in August that they would have some Vita news "soon." They must hate trophy listings appearing for ruining their announcements, but since there's so little Vita news these days, anything at any time is a blessing. Of course, if it is a PSN quirk or mistake - apologies for getting Vita owners excited over nothing but the coincidence of RS3 turning up alongside a "confirmed" release is pretty convincing. 


Keep checking back for details of pre-orders and anything else that arrives. With such a high-profile release, there's always a suspicion that this might be the last Vita title, but guess we'll find out soon enough. 

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