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July 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 .  July 2026 Update : Sony managed a cannon-fire sized self-inflicted injury by announcing the end of physical releases across the end of the PS5 era and the launch of the PS6. Due to lack of sales (only 7 titles have passed the 100,000 mark in the last year) and economics, it still doesn't matter to PlayStation owners, collectors are stores, who can now only sell digital codes in a box.  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 ma...

Rare Super Pocket Adds More Banjo for your Buck

I'm loving Evercade's Rare Collection 1 with the joys of Jet Pac, the hectic challenge of Knightlore and RC Pro Am Racing, but the brand has gone a little further with a vibrant red and blue Rare Super Pocket handheld. 

Part of the HyperMegaTech range, the new model offers the 64-bit Banjo Kazooie, RC Pro AM II, Battletoads in Battlemaniacs and Snake Rattle and Roll plus Solar Jetman. So, a fair few new titles to tempt those of us who own the cart. 

Update: Also available in a bundle later in the year with the multiplayer sequel Banjo Tooie... 



Also, presumably, there's a second Rare collection cartridge on the way for those who aren't into the dinky handhelds. The new Rare model will ship in June for the bargain price of £50, assuming memory prices don't keep rising.  


Check out the video for the games in action, and the official tweet comments for what's going on with some possibly misused art or version of Banjo... will update when there's official word. 

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