Wednesday 9 January 2008

PSP Skype Firmware release...

OK so this is out: Key points, its a firmware mod, so how long until a version for FAT come out on custom firmware? Well depends on the hardware ports used to bind the Mic to the slim.

"Sony has dropped a big hint that one of its major announcements for the upcoming CES event (Consumer Electronics Show) in Las Vegas will be the compatibility of Skype voice-chat software with the PSP.

On Sony's official website for the event, the electronics giant listed the following capability under PSP System Features: "Call friends, trash talk to fellow gamers or catch up with acquaintances via Skype for PSP system." As this partnership with VoIP provider Skype has not been previously confirmed, TVG can only assume it's in the cards for a CES announcement.

The compatibility with Skype software will allow US PSP owners to talk to each other via Wi-Fi internet connection. SCEE's announcement of the Go! Messenger Kit at the Leipzig Game Convention last August is also set to provide similar functionality for the PSP.

Due as part of a firmware update for European PSP owners early in 2008, the Go! Messenger kit sits on the PSP XMB and can support voice-chat with the application of a headset."

http://www.totalvideogames.com/news/Skype_Functionality_For_PSPs_Worldwide_12557_3102_0.htm

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