New PSP update introduces Skype News

PSP News by Ellie Gibson

30 January, 2008

Sony has released a new software update for PSP that allows owners of the Slim & Lite model to make phone calls via Skype.

To use the service, you'll need to install update 3.90, complete the registration process and arm yourself with a headset and remote control. Then you can make free calls over the Internet to Skype users around the globe - there are more than 200 million now, apparently. You can also make paid-for calls to landline and mobile phones.

But bad news, old skoolers - the original 1000 series PSPs won't support Skype.

They will, however, support Go!Messenger, a new service which will allow all PSP owners to make video and voice calls. Update 3.90 will install a Go!Messenger icon on your handheld, but the service isn't going live until the end of February. Expect more details before then.

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BraveArse

30/01/08 @ 10:52

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And where can I get this headset? Not seen any info about it at all...

dsmx

30/01/08 @ 11:09

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You can get one with socom I believe.

Hughes.

30/01/08 @ 12:11

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The old headsets don't work with the 2000, because the socket is different (due to the TV out working through there too). I've yet to see the new headsets on sale anywhere.

edit: now I think of it, it's the remote control bit that's different, so the old SOCOM headset might work, but not without a new remote.

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BraveArse

30/01/08 @ 12:59

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@Hughes. Linky Below seems to confirm your suspicions.

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Anyone know if the headset is available in the uk yet? Anyone EG staffers know anything?

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login_name

30/01/08 @ 16:12

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So why won't this work with the old model?

Hughes.

30/01/08 @ 17:44

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System RAM. PSP 1000 has 32meg, PSP 2000 has 64. Sony were running out of room for firmware features for quite a while before the Slim showed up, they were even talking of cutting some of the functionality out.

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30/01/08 @ 18:43