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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...

Tetris Collection handhelds put block-busting on the go

Wordtris remains one of my favourite games to go to sleep to (that "thuft!" sound is hopefully my Miyoo Mini softly dropping onto the duvet), helping me through the aches and pains of growing older. But there's always a little room for a Tetris in my life and My Arcade is putting up a handful of gizmos to enjoy the 8-bit version anywhere. 


 I'm not sure if many will go for all three versions, but from $19.99 to $34.99, they are eminently affordable and a good pick-up or gift in any form. The naming is pretty dumb too, with the Gamer V and Go Gamer offering a 2.5-inch screen, and the Pixel Pocket (1.8-inch screen) really losing the plot. 

Running off batteries or USB C, there's also many bonus games, presumably variants to extend the gameplay factor. I'm guessing Tetris develop Alexey Pajitnov has a stake in the Tetris Holding Company which these are licensed from, so he still gets some royalties for his game racing into its fourth decade. 

Currently playing on my Vita/PS3/PS4/PS5


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