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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...

OG Neo Geo hardware is back, baby

To think, here's my squinting at my dinky Neo Geo Super Pocket, when I could soon be playing the "real" Neo Geo AES+ on a huge screen. Assuming I rob a bank or sell a kidney. 

Neo Geo is back, some 36 years after its original launch when only the clinically insane or wealthy could afford the $650 console and $120 per game cart. But it delivered the genuine arcade experience to the living room, and was way faster than the later CD model with its infinite loading times. 


Coming this November from Plaion, there's the original black model for £179 with no game, a white anniversary edition with Metal Slug for £269 or the ultimate edition with the first 10 cartridges for £799. And they can play original carts if you have any kicking around! 


More carts should follow along if it sells well, with the initial roster highlighting the big hitters like King of Fighters 2002, Garou: Mark of the Wolves, Big Tournament Golf, Shock Troopers, Samurai Shodown V Special, Pulstar, Twinkle Star Sprites, Magician Lord and Over Top.

On the hardware front there's AV out for traditionalists or HDMI for those with modern screens, arcade sticks and gamepads, all faithful to the original hardware, with the same dimensions. And permenant high score saving to a memory card. 

So, yeah, I'm excited, but realistically, think I'll stick with my under-£50 Super Pocket and whatever additional Evercade Neo Geo carts arrive! 


Currently playing on my Vita/PS3/PS4/PS5


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