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Skype bound for PSP

Wednesday 2-Jan-2008 4:40 PM Voice over IP chat client headed for Sony's handheld

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Skype, a program that allows you to talk to people for free via the internet, is headed for the PSP, Sony has revealed.

The voice-over-IP client works a bit like MSN, but specialises in voice transfer; you build up a friends list or simply dial the number of the Skype account you want to contact, and it works like a phone from there on in.

Although Sony hasn't given it the whole press-release treatment, the revelation comes from an easily miss-able mention on their official site for the upcoming CES show.

"Call friends, talk trash to fellow gamers or catch up with acquaintances via Skype for PSP system," Sony states. Note, Sony expects you to talk trash - try having an intellectual conversation with gamers and the PSP will explode (maybe).

Expect specific details - tech specs and release - to come out of CES and related conferences, kicking off on Monday. We'll be there to cover it all, of course.

Mike Jackson

// Interactive

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But this still means i need to find an open wi-fi point and logon before i can talk to anyone. Now if the psp got 3G cards (or something similar)that would be awesome. By by Iphone. Sadly thats never going to happen Sad

(still fingers crossed)

rak49 on 2 Jan '08

This update could either be quite handy to have, or completely pointless depending on your circumstances. I use skype a lot at home on the pc since it's completely free when calling somebody else that has the program. The only downside is I can't exactly leave my PC while I'm chatting. Now I can make myself a cuppa at the same time!

All I need to do is find out where I plug the microphone in Confused