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 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 .  April 2026 Update:  Compatibility with PS5 and PS4 games seems to be locked-in, as anything the PS6 full fat hardware the portable versions should be able to do as well, with near-invisible trade-offs at the silicon level.  Prices are firming up too with estimates around the PlayStation 6 handheld at between $500 to $700 and a PlayStation 6 at $700 to $1,000, depending on the deepening silicon crisis and Sony's budgeting wizards.  Only a few developers around the world could afford to take advantage of it for AAA+ budget games. Everyone else is still barely cutting the skin of the PS5's power, and most western smal...

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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