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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...

Best Switch 2 launch news... Ridge Racer (also PS5!)

 I missed this during the Switch 2 release stampede, but its probably the best piece of news for me. The original Ridge Racer coming to Arcade Archives 2 with save slots and rewind. Plus all the tunes, the iconic cars and the legendary track powered by System 22 arcade hardware that made it a no-no for emulators for many years. 

Update: Unsurprisingly, Ridge Racer has also been confirmed for PS5 with its own little branded video. For older machines, Arcade Archives Ridge Racer will and on the Switch, XBox and PS4 for $14.99. FYI, yes there's a platinum, and its a fun, short, challenge to grab! 

Update: Pricing has been announced, at a rather hefty 1,800 yen, around $16.99 (£13.99 UK). Whatever the cost, I'll still jump for the time attack mode and the fact that its RIIIIIIDGE RACERRRRRR! And the PS5 version comes with a Platinum trophy if you can remember ever nudge and corner of the track. 

Ridge Racer

Original story continues: Here's hoping the rest of the Namco series gets a polish and relaunch, with the PS3 and Vita Ridge Racer titles locked in purgatory. The game arrives with the launch of the Switch 2, but I'm hoping on Switch original hardware also, on June 5th. 


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