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 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 .  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 smal...

Evercade showcase chock full of games and Super Pockets

Having teased a NeoGeo tie-up last year, the first news out of Evercade's spring showcase wasn't much of a surprise, a fun-packed cart of stalwarts from the super-expensive arcade/console brand including Metal Slug, King of Fighters, Magician Lord and more. 

Update: Pre-orders live here. 

More NeoGeo carts are promised over the rest of this and next year, if your favourites aren't on the first cart. Watch a rerun of the 10-minute showcase here. 

Evercade NeoGeo

What is a surprise was the Super Pocket mini-handheld in super-stylish black and gold, definitely grabbing that one. Or a limited edition red MVS model, with a production run of just 3,000 units, and exclusive to the Funstock store (from 11AM UK time, April 1st). 



Also on the Super Pocket front is a Data East model, bringing the content from the Data East arcade carts over to a gorgeous golden/blue model. It features the likes of BurgerTime, Bad Dudes vs. Dragon Ninja, BreakThru and a host of other titles that will bring a nostalgic tear to the 10p-a-game crew. 

Evercade data east

Back to the carts and Evercade is revving up for 2025 with a 32-bit (PlayStation) console collection from Gremlin Graphics featuring shooters Loaded and Reloaded, Strategy game Hogs of War, and racer Buggy. None really ring any bells, but that's the fun of discovery with Evercade.  

Evercade Gremlin

Finally, and I guess we file this under the quirky banner, Evercade announced a mixed collection of arcade games under the title Windjammers, Karnov & Friends. Those friends being Atomic Runner Chelnov, Rohga: Armor Force and Vapor Trail: Hyper Offence Formation. As this is an odd bag, just check out the video...


Most of this lot is shipping in June/July with pre-orders going live now or very soon. I'm off to update the Evercade release list, I may be some time! 

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