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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...

Ayaneo Pocket EVO steps up portable gaming

Is this the closest we will ever get to a PS Vita 2? Ayaneo's new Pocket EVO is a beast of a handheld with a 7-inch 120Hz OLED screen, dual sticks, a beast of a Gen3X Gen 2 SoC from Qualcomm and everything we need to play emulated PSP and Vita games on the go (other platforms are available). 

Ayaneo Pocket Evo

This Android beast is an evolution of the Pocket S, and while there will be more powerful models to come, there is literally no reason to look beyond the EVO as something for modern and retro gaming in a near-perfect platform. 

At the other end of the spectrum to the recently revealed budget-but-loveable Anbernic RG40XX, the EVO packs in a big battery to drive all the tech, and has plenty of other features handily explained in the image below (yes, Ayaneo marketing is getting better too!) 


Yes, players moan about the Ayaneo brand just like any other, but this looks like the full stop in gaming for retro players, depending on the soon-to-be-announced price and availability. 

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