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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...

C64 Collection 3 announced for Evercade

 As someone still bashing away at Epyx's Impossible Mission on the first C64 collection, it is great to hear more SID-driven titles are on the way as Evercade's first official announcement for 2024. Bringing a mix of sports, combat, exploring and shooting, there's definitely something for all retro-heads. 

Evercade C64 Collection 3 represents the 6th Home Computer collection and features immense classics including Boulder Dash, Heavy Metal Paradroid, and Summer Games II. Also along for the ride are Jumpman Junior (the original was on C64 Collection 1), Cybernoid II: The Revenge, Neverworld, Deliverence: Stormlord II and Exolon.

See the full release list for more Evercade home console, arcade and computer collections. Note the trailer video seems to be a bit glitchy, guess it'll be fixed soon. The C64 Collection 2 was announced back in February, so hopefully Evercade is picking up the pace a little for 2024. 

Computer Collection 06 arrives in February, pre-orders go live in mid-December. It also brings SuperCycle, Street Sports Soccer and Breakdance for a bit of variety, and very much a flavour of the eighties that the collection so well represents. 

An immediate thought is there are a few too many sequels to games on previous collections, and I'm sure they could easily squeeze a few more games on each cart, but otherwise looking good. 

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