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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's Gen 3 Code Revo range sneaks into the light

Update (8 November):  The first information is out with a rather lengthy infographic highlight the option for LED or OLED screens, and AMD Ryzen 7 or 9 CPUS, updates to the audio system and new rear buttons. More to follow soon. 

ayaneo 3

And above is the latest drip-feed image of the black and white units with LED and OLED screen options. 



Original post: On the back of a host of other handheld gaming gadget reveals, Ayaneo joins in the fun with the promise of Infinite Possibilities in its model 3 Code_Revo. For now, all we have is the silhouette in some early stealth shots of the brand's Windows-powered flagship model and a Discord to join for more info. 

Whatever the futuristic breakthrough experience is, the new Ayaneo 3 Revo will have to go some way to match the juggernaut Switch, and future portable hardware from Nintendo and Sony. However, the emerging brands continue to play due to a growing market. 

Ayaneo 3 code revo

Since there's minimal actual news here, let's take a look at why the handheld market has exploded into hyperactivity. 

Research firm Omdia reckons handheld gaming sales will rise by 10 million units in  the next five years. In their usual biz spiel, they reckon that "Handhelds powered by streaming, such as PlayStation Portal, have followed. Like Steam Deck, the Portal also extends an existing platform (PS5), by offering the convenience of playing away from a stationary TV or monitor. Platform holders hope to utilize the flexibility offered by handhelds to increase engagement and spend within their ecosystems." No mention of playing on the loo or in the bath here!  


So, while we wait for Ayaneo to stagger us with some new gaming paradigm, guess its back to playing every game under the sun on the marvellous breadth of hardware that these firms keep churning out with the promise of modest riches ahead. Cue the moody video. 

Currently playing on my Vita/PS3/PS4/PS5


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