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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...

Atari dropped 50th anniversary retro handheld at CES

Having established that I'm a big fan of the Atari 50 collection, aka retro-nostalgia done right, here's Atari back to its tat-flinging ways with a new portable on show at the just-wrapped CES show in Las Vegas. The nostalgia-crippled brand has partnered with MyArcadeRetro to bring this stylish-looking handheld, a mini console and other goodies. 

Atari retro portable

Have to say, I like the look of this unit, but there's the perennial question of where are the Activision titles? Missing according to reports. And just how few titles do they think they can get away with? Up to 100 VCS/2600 games apparently (a number now confirmed by Atari), which isn't too shoddy (thanks, Japan's 4Gamer, I borrowed one of their photos of the system menu). 

The unit comes with a 2.75-inch LCD screen, two buttons and a chunky D-pad. Gotta love the colour scheme, but fear the Atari branding will boost the price above normal - 4Gamer mentions around $60.  

But, seriously Atari, cut a deal with Activision and cross the streams! Nothing on the Atari or MyArcadeRetro site yet to confirm the news, or pricing, and I do worry about a brand that hasn't updated its news page since 2020! 

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