Sony’s Next Big Failure: Would You Rather Have a PS6 or a Vita 2 to Ignore?

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Rogue

The Skeptic

The Illusion of Choice in the Land of Plastic Boxes

Welcome back to the digital salt mines, where Sony is once again dangling the carrot of 'the next big thing' in front of a crowd that hasn't even finished digesting the overpriced disappointment of the current generation. The latest buzz from the Metro Games Inbox asks a question that is essentially the gaming equivalent of asking if you’d rather be kicked in the left shin or the right: Would you rather Sony make a new portable or the PS6?

It’s a classic distraction tactic. While we’re all busy arguing over theoretical hardware that won’t exist for three years, we’re conveniently ignoring the fact that the PS5 is currently a glorified The Last of Us Part II remaster machine. But hey, let’s play along. Let’s pretend for a moment that Sony actually cares about your gaming experience and isn't just looking for a new way to tether your wallet to a proprietary charging cable.

The Portable Pipe Dream: Vita 2 or Portal 2.0?

First, let's talk about the 'Portable' crowd. These are the folks who look at the Steam Deck and think, 'I wish this was more restrictive and had fewer games.' Sony’s track record with handhelds is like a toxic relationship. They promise you the world with the PSP, they gaslight you into buying expensive proprietary memory cards for the Vita, and then they stop calling you after two years to go hang out with their 'real' console friends. Don't pre-order the dream, folks; the reality is always much uglier.

If Sony makes a new portable, it won't be a 'Steam Deck killer.' It’ll be a PlayStation Portal that someone accidentally dropped in a vat of 'actually useful' chemicals. You’ll get a 1080p screen, a battery life that lasts as long as a sneeze, and a digital storefront where games cost $70 while the same titles are $15 on Steam. The 'Details' are always the same: Sony wants a closed ecosystem where they can tax your joy. They’ll hype up 'Remote Play' as if it isn't a laggy mess that requires you to live inside your router to function. Why would you want a dedicated handheld from a company that treats its mobile hardware like a neglected stepchild the moment the sales numbers dip below 'astronomical'?

The PS6: More Pixels, Fewer Reasons to Care

Then there’s the PS6. Oh boy, I can see the marketing now: '8K resolution at 120fps (on a menu screen, maybe)!' and 'Ultra-Fast SSD 2.0' that loads the microtransaction store before the game even starts. We are currently in the 'Pro' phase of the PS5 cycle—a console that still hasn't fully justified its own existence because developers are still shackled to the PS4. Why on earth are we talking about a PS6 when we haven’t even seen what the PS5 can do without the weight of 2013 hardware holding it back?

The push for a PS6 is just a push for a higher price tag. We’re looking at a $600 minimum entry fee for the privilege of playing Horizon: Forbidden West: Super Ultimate Remastered Edition. Sony’s strategy has shifted from 'Greatness Awaits' to 'Greatness is a Subscription Tier.' A PS6 won't bring innovation; it’ll bring more 'Cinematic Experiences' where you walk slowly through a crack in a wall while a character talks to themselves. It’s the same soup, just in a more expensive bowl.

Rogue’s Take: The Third Option (The One They Hate)

Here’s my take, and you’re not going to like it because it doesn’t involve a shiny new box. Neither. Sony shouldn't be making a new portable OR a PS6. They should be making games. Actual, new, non-sequel, non-remastered games. Remember those? They were these things you bought once and played until you were finished, without having to worry if your 'Pro' controller was charged or if your cloud save had synced.

The industry is obsessed with the 'Next Gen' because it’s easier to sell a new GPU than it is to write a compelling script. If you’re clamoring for a PS6, you’re just asking for permission to spend more money on the same problems. If you’re begging for a Vita 2, you’ve clearly forgotten the sting of the first Vita’s abandonment. Don't pre-order the hype. Don't buy into the 'would you rather' binary. The real answer is to demand better from the hardware you already mortgaged your house for.

• The Portable: Will be abandoned faster than a GaaS (Games as a Service) title with a 200-player peak.
• The PS6: Will cost as much as a used car and offer the same library as your PS5.
• The Reality: Sony is testing the waters to see how much more 'proprietary' they can get before we revolt.

Conclusion: Put Your Wallet Back in Your Pocket

In the end, this 'Would you rather' debate is just a way to keep the brand relevant during a dry spell. Whether it’s a handheld that struggles to run Indie Game #402 or a PS6 that promises 'Real-Time Ray Traced Dust Motes,' the result is the same: you pay, they profit, and the games stay the same. Stop being a beta tester for Sony’s hardware experiments. If you want a portable, buy a Deck. If you want a PS6, wait until 2028 when it actually has three games worth playing. Until then, keep your money and your dignity.

🏆 Gamer Verdict

2.5/10 HYPE

"A choice between two ways to get fleeced by corporate hardware cycles."

✅ The Good

• Might finally kill off the PS4 cross-gen era
• A portable would make a great paperweight in three years

❌ The Bad

• Will definitely be overpriced
• Sony has the attention span of a goldfish regarding hardware support

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🌍 Global Quick Take

🇮🇳 Hindi: सोनी को नई मशीनों के बजाय नए गेम बनाने पर ध्यान देना चाहिए, क्योंकि पीएस6 और पोर्टेबल दोनों ही आपके पैसे बर्बाद करने के तरीके हैं।

🇪🇸 Spanish: Sony debería centrarse en hacer juegos nuevos en lugar de hardware innecesario como la PS6 o una nueva portátil que abandonarán pronto.

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