Sony Bringing Skype to PSP

[TheApprentice]

According to Sony's CES (Consumer Electronics Show) website, they will be bringing Skype to the PSP. Under the PSP's feature set, Sony has listed:

Call friends, talk trash to fellow gamers or catch up with acquaintances via Skype for PSP system.

Skype on the PSP would be super hot, since it's an internet phone service that can make free internet to internet calls, or inexpensive internet to phone calls (and it's video enabled on PCs).

With sexy enough integration into the PSP, it could sway people to make a call on the PSP rather than their cellphone when around Wi-Fi hotspots...if only the PSP handled Wi-Fi as well as a PC. CES kicks off next week and we'll surely have some more details on the venture then.

http://www.sony.com/ces/index.html?s1=1&s2=3
http://kotaku.com/339591/sony-bringing-skype-to-psp

[greyfox]

That would be real nice, I use Skype almost everyday and this is a nice addition to the psp.

[JewishMonk]

This skype thing is not finialized as yet....I do believe that this is just a rumor which may or may not be proven true  at CES this year.
(God bless G4 TV) (BTW anyone wanna sponsor me a new HDTV?) 

[TheApprentice]

This skype thing is not finialized as yet....I do believe that this is just a rumor which may or may not be proven true  at CES this year.
(God bless G4 TV) (BTW anyone wanna sponsor me a new HDTV?) 

This is already confirmed :|
Did you not check the link I posted....

[Crixx_Creww]

the man list g4 as his awe inspiring source of information.lawl obvious he doesnt check things like facts

[JewishMonk]

hey don't hate on G4 OK

[TheApprentice]

Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. (SCEI) today announced that it would introduce Skype(TM) features to the new slim and light PSP(R) (PlayStation(R)Portable) handheld entertainment system (PSP-2000
series).

More than 246 million members are registered for the use of this communications software, which enables users to communicate with other Skype users around the world over the Internet. Calls between Skype users are free of charge.

By introducing Skype on PSP, the following features and services will be
made available to PSP users (*1) (*2):

-- Free voice calls between Skype users
-- Skype contact list management (view existing contacts, add new ones)
-- Skype presence (see which friends are online and available to talk)
-- SkypeOut(TM) calls to make calls to landlines and mobile phones
anywhere in the world (requires the purchase of Skype credit)
-- Optional SkypeIn(TM) number that lets users receive calls on Skype from
landlines and mobiles anywhere in the world (requires the purchase of
Skype credit)
-- View and modify Skype settings and account details (including username
creation, SkypeOut settings, voicemail settings and call forwarding)


PSP users worldwide will be able to start using Skype features and
services through a simple system software update scheduled in late January.
After updating the PSP system software, a Skype icon will be added to the
Network category in the home menu. PSP users who do not yet have a Skype
username can register by clicking the icon and following the instructions.
PSP users who already have a Skype username can immediately sign in by
clicking the Skype icon and entering their username and password.
SCEI will deploy various measures to meet users' demand and vigorously
promote the expansion of the PSP platform as a handheld entertainment system
to enjoy a variety of interactive digital entertainment.

* For more information on Skype, please visit www.skype.com

(*1) To enjoy Skype features on PSP, users will need Memory Stick Duo(TM),
a wireless Internet connection and a Skype-compatible audio input
device.
(*2) In order to receive calls, users must be connected to the Internet
and signed in through the Skype screen on PSP.