It may not herald the arrival of the mythical PlayStation Phone just yet, but the latest PSP firmware update brings the next best thing. Firmware version 3.90 is now available for download (access it through the XMB's "Network Update" option) and enables previously detailed Skype functionality for Slim PSPs. Before you start prank calling Cristian Cardona though, keep in mind that portable blabbering requires a PSP headset with remote control.
[Via PSP Fanboy]
Reader Comments (23)
Posted: Jan 30th 2008 8:58AM (Unverified) said
can you call other psp when its in sleep mode, cause im worried about the battery life.
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Posted: Jan 30th 2008 9:01AM (Unverified) said
"keep in mind that portable blabbering requires a PSP headset with remote control."
Seems cumbersome.
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Seems cumbersome.
Posted: Jan 30th 2008 9:19AM jron said
It's linked:
"Skype skipping original PSP due to memory limitations"
http://www.joystiq.com/2008/01/07/skype-skipping-original-psp-due-to-memory-limitations/
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"Skype skipping original PSP due to memory limitations"
http://www.joystiq.com/2008/01/07/skype-skipping-original-psp-due-to-memory-limitations/
Posted: Jan 30th 2008 9:30AM (Unverified) said
Because Sonys retarded and goes against all good business tactics in persuit of failure.
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Posted: Jan 30th 2008 10:26AM SoCoolCurt said
im with Co on this one. i love Sony to death but my ass is starting to hurt from all this constant shafting they keep dishing out. (insert complimentary "no homo")
hopefully they'll get it together soon though cause they sure are stumbling right now.
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hopefully they'll get it together soon though cause they sure are stumbling right now.
Posted: Jan 30th 2008 10:24AM SoCoolCurt said
damn PSP-1000. oh well, its not like id actually use this anyway since i dont know anyone who uses Skype and i already pay a phone bill so paying to call landlines seems like a waste. still a nice feature to brag about though when people inquire about my PSP.
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Posted: Jan 30th 2008 11:00AM (Unverified) said
Posted: Jan 30th 2008 11:09AM (Unverified) said
How about some Mac support for the PSN downloader already?????
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Posted: Jan 30th 2008 11:41AM (Unverified) said
I agree, why Sony insists that we run Microsoft's OS is beyond me.
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Posted: Jan 30th 2008 12:47PM (Unverified) said
It might have something to do with the fact that "Mac gamer" is an oxymoron.
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Posted: Jan 30th 2008 1:37PM (Unverified) said
It isn't about being a Mac games. I game on the 360, DS & PSP but I cannot use the PSN Downloader app to get games/demos on my PSP as the utility only works with MS OS. I created a UK account to get the Wipeout Pulse demo but hit a wall with the MS OS requirement of the downloader.
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Posted: Jan 31st 2008 2:21AM ThornedVenom said
That statement is not always true.
For example, the PS3 may have had a price drop since its launch but backward compatibility was dropped.
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For example, the PS3 may have had a price drop since its launch but backward compatibility was dropped.
Posted: Jan 31st 2008 2:22AM ThornedVenom said
The PSP crawled out from a time where microphones on portable consoles were just gimmicks.
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Posted: Feb 1st 2008 8:23PM (Unverified) said
So can you use this with the first version of psp?
And does it cost money to use this feature?
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And does it cost money to use this feature?
Posted: Feb 2nd 2008 9:27AM Mad said
I'm wouldn't be surprised if the Skype team are working on a 32mb version, to require 64mb of memory for an app like Skype is ludicrous. Besides 90% percent of all PSP's out there are the fat versions.
What's Skype's next plan of attack, bring out Skype only for Centrino Duo 2 PC's..?
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What's Skype's next plan of attack, bring out Skype only for Centrino Duo 2 PC's..?
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