+Audioboxer Subscriber² Posted January 4, 2008 Subscriber² Share Posted January 4, 2008 (edited) "SPOnG has received the following comment from Sony: "As we've mentioned in the past, we are constantly evaluating new technology and features to add to PSP and further details will be announced shortly." Could it be? A non-confirmation confirmation? Sure looks that way to SPOnG. Keep your eyes here for the further details as and when they're announced."It is now even more likely that Sony will officially announce this feature at CES in Las Vegas! Source: http://n4g.com/psp/News-97020.aspx The last rumour was concrete enough, but this pretty much seals the deal. Looks like Skype is coming to the PSP :woot: Here is the original SPOnG article, Update: SPOnG has received the following comment from Sony: "As we've mentioned in the past, we are constantly evaluating new technology and features to add to PSP and further details will be announced shortly." Could it be? A non-confirmation confirmation? Sure looks that way to SPOnG. Keep your eyes here for the further details as and when they're announced.Sony looks set to announce the introduction of Internet-based telephony service Skype to the PSP at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas - starting on January 7th. Details of just how the Voice over Internet Protocol service (VoIP) will be used with the PSP remain scarce. The news comes from a product listing for the PSP over on Sony's CES website. Innocuously placed at the bottom of the description we are informed that PSP owners will be able to, "Call friends, talk trash to fellow gamers or catch up with acquaintances via Skype for PSP system." "Talk trash" is it? Very nice... Sony has already announced the Go!Messenger service for the PSP in European territories, which will - in conjunction with BT in the UK - enable gamers to make video calls, voice calls and send instant messages wherever they've got a wi-fi connection. The service will operate in conjunction with local phone providers in different European countries. Given that, it looks unlikely that the service will be aimed at us. Because the information appears on a website for an American electronics show, the US is a pretty good bet for where the service will be rolled out. Sony is unlikely to announce a VoIP service for the US which is inferior to its European counterpart, so the Skype service is likely to have similar features to Go!Messenger. That said, US gamers are still waiting for the Go!Cam - which will be needed to enable video calls - to see release. SPOnG contacted Sony for more information but no comment was available at the time of press. Keep your eyes on SPOnG's CES coverage (the show runs from January 7th to January 10th) for more as it emerges. Source: http://news.spong.com/article/14520?cb=462 Edited January 5, 2008 by Audioboxer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TDQuiksilver Posted January 5, 2008 Share Posted January 5, 2008 This is surely a sign that integration may come to the PS3 as well... (Y) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cormier6083 Posted January 5, 2008 Share Posted January 5, 2008 If Skype would come to the PS3, I'm sold. Plus, if it doesn't come to the PSP, there's Remote Play. Sweet Lord Momma. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir Topham Hatt Posted January 5, 2008 Share Posted January 5, 2008 "As we've mentioned in the past, we are constantly evaluating new technology and features to add to PSP and further details will be announced shortly." Sorry - did I miss the part where that says "Yes, Skype is the technology that we have been testing" ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brayan27 Posted January 5, 2008 Share Posted January 5, 2008 boy the PSP and especially the PS3 is looking good good GOOD! I am greatly considering it over the 360! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gunnerhkjp Posted January 5, 2008 Share Posted January 5, 2008 Wow. Skype on the PSP will be sweet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Audioboxer Subscriber² Posted January 5, 2008 Author Subscriber² Share Posted January 5, 2008 "As we've mentioned in the past, we are constantly evaluating new technology and features to add to PSP and further details will be announced shortly."Sorry - did I miss the part where that says "Yes, Skype is the technology that we have been testing" ? It's now confirmed anyway :laugh: PSP Slim only though :/ I want a black slim mind you, my white fatty is looking out of place now! (damn impulse buy of buying white as it seemed "different" at the time ;)) Report: PSP Skype launching this month, limited to PSP Slim Japan's Nikkei Net says Sony expects to launch Internet phone service imminently; free for PSP-to-PSP and PSP-to-PC calls, but limited to PSP Slim owners. Earlier this week, Sony's Consumer Electronics Show site slipped news that voice over IP support would soon be added to the hardware maker's frontline handheld, the PlayStation Portable. While the blurb contained no information beyond the fact, Japan's Nikkei Net news service (registration required) is reporting today that Skype functionality will be added to the PSP as early as this month. Nikkei also provided a few details on what PSP owners can expect from the Sony-Skype partnership. Skype's Internet phone technology will be limited to owners of the PSP Slim, which launched worldwide in September. Owners of the redesigned handheld will able to download Skype software directly onto their PSPs and then use a specially designed microphone to communicate. The Skype service will be free for PSP-to-PSP and PSP-to-PC calls. PSP Slim owners will also be able to sign up for a dedicated phone number, which Nikkei is reporting will run for 2,250 yen (about $20.70) for three months of usage. Nikkei did not report on whether the pricing structure would extend to other regions. Sony had not returned requests for comment as of press time. Source: http://uk.gamespot.com/news/6184308.html Expect to hear more at CES (hopefully PS3 skype related as well!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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