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 The recent PlayStation video about the "simulated" technology in development 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 smaller/indie o...

PSP's Jeanne D'arc resurrected on PlayStation+

 Level 5's PSP classic tactical RPG combat game, Jeanne D'arc, is one of the many high-quality curios lost to time. It got a US 2007 release after the original Japanese launch, and only a spotty US PSN release for Vita owners since. 

Update: Capture from the PS5 version in action below...

Jeanne D'arc PS5


Finally, and as Sony continues to see the value in legacy titles apart of a broader PS+ play, she's back for PlayStation Plus premium subscribers. Arriving on July 16th, along with  Ratchet and Clank Size Matters and hot on the heels of Daxter from last month. 

With the addition of hot saving, filters and upscaled visuals for the big screen, the tale of the French heroine is loosely based on Miss of Arc (not Noah's wife) and her magic armlet. She and her army are fighting the forces of darkness, the English naturally, supported by a host of demons. 


Jeanne D'Arc sees the light

Moving between cities, topping up on equipment and potions, the aim is to dominate the map of France, with characters levelling up after battles. They fight using the power of the sun, moon and stars as modifiers for an advantage, with turn-based strategy a key part of the action. 

With anime cut scenes, gorgeous environmental visuals, slightly wonky cel-shaded characters and great scope for a portable game, Jeanne D'arc often rates in the top 25 of PSP titles, and is a regular on lists that people have never played. The few US PSP UMDs go for a high price, so this is a bargain for PS+ subs.


With more games from the PSP's history getting a fresh lease of life, what's next from the PSP archives after the likes of Gravity Crash and Killzone Liberation. And will they look better on the smaller PlayStation Portal screen? 

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