Along with a series of Sony-built applications for keeping players playing together, the PlayStation Vita will come fully equipped to keep them connected to their favourite social networks. Wow, it’s like a mobile phone that plays games! More »
Rumoured by Reuters last night, Microsoft this morning confirmed that they are buying internet voice talk and video service Skype for $US8.5 billion. They also confirmed that the service will “support” devices like the Xbox, Kinect and Windows Phone and that it will be connected to Xbox Live and other Microsoft communities. They will also continue to “support” non-Microsoft platforms, they assured. [Microsoft]
Valve announced a Steam client update today that replaces the service’s standard voice chat with SILK, the voice codec developed and used by Skype, ensuring Portal 2 co-op players crystal clear voice chat with which to curse at each other.
Skype is a wonder. It’s allows users to connect via the internet phone for free. The mass majority of people in Japan use the computer for Skype, sure. Let’s see what numero two choice is. More »
The PSP has voice-over-IP software Skype, and hey, Skype is technically possible for the DSi. That doesn’t mean because it’s possible that the DSi is getting Skype. More »
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As it stands, Skype on the PSP is useful, but problematic. Biggest problem being you need two separate accessories to run it: headphones and a mic. That’ll be sorted next month when Sony release their official Skype headset, which while still lacking an official price is currently listed on Amazon for the all-too-affordable price of $US 20. Skype headset for PSP coming April, for $US 20 [PSP Fanboy]
A two-month delay later, and Japan is finally getting its PSP Skype connected. Europe and the US have been chattering away on PSP Skype since January, while Japanese gamers waited. The reason? The Skype mic Sony Computer Entertainment Japan had slated for release didn’t meet Skype specs. Two new mics will go on sale in Japan on March 19th, one for ¥2,500 ($US 24) and ¥4,000 ($US 39). A software update will hit the day before. PSP for Skype for Japan [Mainichi]
