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Possible new PlayStation Portal model pays homage to the Vita's OLED

While much of the focus on PlayStation's next steps is the PS6 and PS6 Portable , the two-year old PlayStation Portal could be getting a revamp according to those pesky internet rumours.  Update : Hints at pricing are around £/$250-299 for the new model, but everything remains deeply in rumours territory. Presumably the goal is to hit the 10% (currently 7%-ish) adoption rate among PS5 owners, something that would make it a bone fide hit gadget.   The recent February  PlayStation State of Play  saw no announcement. But, PlayStation needs to make Portal more a core member of the PS5 family, rather than the distant cousin that most of its appearances suggest.  As the improvement in connectivity and streaming tech, proven by many gamers enjoying their PS5 or PlayStation Plus streamed content from around the world, an updated Portal Pro could be on the cards.  Possibly featuring a 120Hz display and an OLED screen in honour of the mighty Vita, that'd be coo...

A 2024 Vita physical re-release, 1001 Spikes makes a prickly return

It is the year 2024, and the Vita is still getting physical releases, kinda! The only original copy of 1001 Spikes I see on eBay is listed for an insane £1,800 ($2,400) by an extreme optimist. 

If you're a Vita collector and really fast on your fingers, you might just be able to grab a copy for a more reasonable fee of the revamped physical release. It comes as part of Nicalis' effort to celebrate the game's 10 anniversary, with an exciting-looking book-style bundle. 

1001 spikes

Reasonably well received on its original release, 1001 Spikes was developed by 8Bits Fanatics and looks very retro, but packs in the challenge. Head over the pre-order page for when the bundles (PS4 or Vita) go live, with no idea of a production run. Bundle features include:

  • Authentic Key of Ukampa keychain in branded gift box with foam insert
  • Keychain unscrews to reveal a secret compartment, just like in the game
  • Exclusive Remix Soundtrack (2 audio CDs)
  • Retro two-color reversible English/Japanese instruction manual
  • Reversible cover sheet insert with retro box art 
  • Keepsake outer box with debossed faux leather cover and magnetic closure


Given Nicalis' spiky reputation for Vita physicals, with VVVVV an even rarer proposition, keep your eyes open for more news as the Vita continues to remain the underground gaming platform of choice for many. 

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