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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...

Ridge Racer 2 for PSP will live on in the new PS+ service

 Ridge Racer(s) 2 is likely the finest version of the series, packing in plenty of the original tracks alongside the awesome story mode that was the backbone of the original PSP Ridge Racer title. Therefore, given Namco abandoned the series (not even a 4K remake?), it makes sense for it to be a posterchild for the new PlayStation Plus retro service. Word is the game is upscaled to HD, and might have tropies, but we'll see, as Sony's ability to screw up retro is legendary. 

Or perhaps not, the game is still not live in western PS+ offerings (as of the end of July), although most of the other titles mentioned have turned up, so perhaps Sony is playing a slow game here. 

Tekken 2 on PSone has also made an appearance, alongside a couple of Worms titles (for which we have Evercade, but thanks) and Mr. Driller. No doubt the list will grow, but as PSP and Vita owners have been playing these games for years, I guess it shows big-screen-only PlayStation fans what they were missing. 

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