Video: How to use Skype on your PSP

Meh.....

Yeah it is pretty cool that the PSP can use Skype.....
But it seems more like a thing that is only because you got it to work.

Like putting Linux on a PS2, sure you can do it, and thats pretty cool.

But is it useful? not really, (unless your always near free wifi)

It's just not that useful.

At least there is no side talking involved.

http://www.sidetalkin.com/page-1.html


It is also more useful than the Nintendo DS Emulator on PSP.

A feature that only like 1% of PSP users will use... really.

Maybe they should have invested the money in create good games, you know, like the DS.

So let me tell you what's gay:

How whatever site that video is from (and there has been others recently as well) automatically starts playing when you cursor goes over it.

Which isn't great, when you're at work.

I guess I shouldn't be on here at work anyway, but, you know. It still sucks.

oh, i'm definately going to use it. but i can't say im too happy about the fact to use it i will have to buy the psp remote w/ headphones AND a headset [aka 50 dollars canada from what ive researched]

because god forbid that sony released that "skype headset" the day the new FW launched ;)

Im sticking with good ol cell phone usage. Cool that they made the feature available, but it just doesn't seem worth it to mess with.

I've been looking for a way to get on Skype, I really like the idea of sticking it to the man, and saving minutes. Plus it's easily as good as using Ventrillo, Teamspeak or even chat on Xbox Live, but it's very cross platform. It's a neat addition, if you can get your friends off AOL/MSN/GoogleTalk/Jabber and on the network.

no thanks, sony. my cellie works just fine.

"We're down with Skype calling, but is there a way we can avoid looking like complete tools in the process?"


No.

But i'll call you later, so we can play socom together.

Is Skype really that big of a deal? Can someone explain?

The headset/headphone piece looks fairly generic, I assume I could use one I already have. However, that white cord that connects to the PSP looks awfully proprietary...anyone know if there's a non-Sony cheaper solution to that one? I just bought a Slim last week so I'm not up on all the accessories.

No side talking, no sale.

I want a video on How Not To Use Skype on Your PSP. Could be something like that show (if anyone remembers it...) Trigger Happy TV, where the guy would walk around with the huge phone, yelling into it in the most amusing places. Would be good for a laugh.

For one thing why do so many people comment on this if they don't even have a PSP?
Why do they even care? If you Own a PSP and have for some time then you will absolutely regard the addition of SKYPE to the PSP as a good thing. especially if you are a skype user.
I am a skype user. I have had a PSP from day one and I now have the new version.
I even wend out and BLEW the $50.00 just so I could make skype calls in my PSP. Why you might ask...Yes I have a cell phone and a landline too. So what?
I will tell you why. Neither of those phones allow me to call me buddies on the other side of the world for virtually nothing. PSP TO PSP Calls are FREE. If you are set up for it.
If you are 13 years old and have nothing to your name except for smelly socks I understand that you don't need or want SKPYE or even have a PSP.

AS TO THIS STUPIS psp vs ds BALONEY... I have both machines.
IMHO they are really set up so differently that I really enjoy them both very much.
One thing is for sure is that The graphics available to PSP games is WAY WAY better than the DS. The ability to play movies is very nice on the PSP. I know there are ways of watching movies on the DS but frankly they don't compare. The DS has lots of cool games but their dynamics is very different to the PSP which with it's huge screen plays games like Burnout or ridge racer so well remember the graphics on your old PS ONE? Well we have that much power in our PSP's. It is really true.
Not that the DS doesn't have some great features. The touch screen is genius. Anyway the point is Both machines have their place and I dont many of you haters of either would turn one down if given to you with 5 or 6 games.

Back to the skype software. Skype is a good solid communications software you can call just about any phone world wide. Not much use to those of you who don't have any friends over seas but if you do it is great. You can all your buddy on his PSP too. It is cool.
Anyway Chill out you silly haters.
Yaesumofo

It's funny when they insult how the PSP has all these functions. Then when they heard the DS is getting a web browser they increased the bashing of the PSP's web browser until they actually started using the DS Opera browser and realized it's not usable. Then it restarted again with the Seg1 TV and the MP3 cartridge.

Then when all else fails they bring up the games subject. And makes me wonder why Mercury and Monster hunter is coming on the Wii.

Yeah it does print money, I got sucked into buying a Wii. That was a bad purchase! The Wii is a piece of junk. It's a fad that will last for only a week.

As for my DS, I never leave home without it. One of the best investments I ever made. So far I own three DSLites, Black, Yellow(pika edition), and Crimson. The difference between the Wii and the DS is that I can actually play the DS by myself and have fun for hours.

Ok this would be cool if the psp was like a mobile wimax device since it would always be connected to wireless internet.
If sony could make some sort of wimax usb antenna it would make all the functions of the psp A LOT more useful.
Wifi and the Hotspot Idea just isn't in enough locations for it to be reliable, especially if your using your psp as a phone.
I have everything the psp can do including location free, remote play and now the skype connectivity and I find myself only able to use any of them when Im at home which defeats the purpose. Yaaay im wireless at home..... yay.

I dont think there is a third party psp 2000 controller sony needs to make their cash just like everyone else they even make you buy this new version cause of the in/out jack the new psp has the old version doesn't work.
I'm sooo glad the old headset still works and actually the new controller is a better design I would have to say

Your are right Sony accessories are too costly i suggest that you should take your PSP to the market and search for the required headphone i am sure that you will found the matching headphone jack for your PSP............
http://www.electrocomputerwarehouse.com