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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...

Evercade teasing Nexus, the next retro console?

The word "Nexus", to me, means a way to connect people or a central resource like a library. To the folks at Blaze behind Evercade it is something to tease us with. 

Update: Landing page here and a reveal set for 4PM UK on the 31st of March. Video event here. 

It is most likely to be a new piece of gaming hardware, following on from the Alpha bar top and SuperPockets (like the upcoming Rare model). 

But how about a PC or mobile app that provides purchase or pay-as-you-access to the mighty Evercade library? 

That'd be a cool new way to spread awareness and market the hardware to those who don't yet feel the need for some legitimate portable or TV retro fun.

More Power for Modern Retro? 

Or, it could offer another step for the hardware, to bring Dreamcast and more taxing 32-bit titles to the platform. Afterall, we've got the new wireless dualstick controller on the way. 

That's assuming if enough of us are showing an interest in later-day retro fun? Not sure that's really what we need as a community, but it would widen the scope for new deals which is long-term good. 

Or how about a full-size arcade machine for pubs and bars, with the retro-library crammed in? Licensing issues aside! Either way, I'm sure we'll hear more soon. (I do wish brands would put a countdown out with these teasers, so we can calendar in when to start hitting refresh!) 





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