A couple of weeks ago, patents for cart-based technology hit the web and while it wasn’t proof that Sony was looking to go the Nintendo route, the technology proposed in that mock-up was fascinating stuff. This week’s latest patent once again points towards Sony making use of an SSD system with which to cut down on game loading screens that traditional SATA-based hard drives are plagued with, but it’s the 12 pin layout that suggests that Sony is going all in on solid state drive technology.

It looks like Nintendo may be going back to good ol’ carts. Because cartridges are smaller, which means that you'll have more space for Amiibo toys. Don't you want to be cool?

How much are you willing to pay for a game? For some collectors, a Nintendo World Championships cartridge would be the crown jewel of their collection, the “Holy Grail” so to speak. One just sold today on eBay for $100,088 (USD) according to the now ended listing. Last Updated: February 5, 2014