New PSP Further Expands Its Entertainment Experience By Introducing Skype

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on January 7, 2008 9:50 AM | Permalink

Sony has announced today that it will introduce Skype features on its premier handheld gaming device, PlayStation Portable. This is planned to be implemented in late January, where any PSP user worldwide can add Skype functionality to their slim PSP-2000 through a simple software update. A new Skype icon will be added to the network category once the update is done and users can start using it immediately provided they have a wireless internet connection, a Memory Stick Duo, and a Skype-compatible audio input device.

The following are the features that would be made available once it starts working:
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 calls to make calls to landlines and mobile phones anywhere in the world (requires the purchase of Skype credit)
Optional SkypeIn 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)

Via DB