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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...

Evercade EXP hardware feature tour

The original Evercade handheld is a lovely piece of retro engineering, and the collection of physical-only arcade and console collections make for perfect bite-sized gaming. But we move on, and the EXP successor model arrives in a couple of weeks (pre-order on Amazon for £129.99, or the excellent original is still available for only £60, but limited stock). 

The Evercade EXP has a range of new features including the built-in Capcom collection, the format's first digital-only feature. There's also Tate mode for shmups, new button functions and a bunch of other little tweaks from the original, not to mention the lovely new 4.3” high resolution 800×480 IPS screen (see the full specs here). 

Evercade EXP Evercade retro games handheld

This video explains it all, including the improved save state features and news of a day one update for those grabbing one for Christmas. 

While there's the Evercade VS console for playing on a big screen, so much of the beauty of Evercade is the portable-play-anywhere, and the EXP should make that ever better, especially for Capcom fans. 

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