Sony and PSP install free call software "Skype"

Sony is an announcement site established for the world's largest home electronics exhibition "2008 International CES (Consumer Electronics Show)" to be held from January 7th in local time in the United States, P2P free calling software "Skype"It was announced that it will be equipped.

Details are as follows.
Sony CES 2008

According to this page, Sony seems to have Skype in PSP. This will allow Skype to talk to friends and game fellows on Skype.

It is written about the Skype loading in the part enclosed with the red frame.


SkypeOutIf you can use the service, you will be able to call from a PSP to a cell phone or home phone.

· 13:50 postscript
There was a formal announcement from Sony earlier. Skype is available on the new PSP, and it seems that you can do the following things. In addition, it will be available for system software updates planned for late January.

(PDF file)New PSP "Playstation Portable"
Newly compatible with communication software Skype

- Free voice call between Skype users
- Management of contact list
- Skype presence (online / offline display of contacts)
- Calling from a Skype account to a regular line (fixed line / mobile phone) - Call (SkypeOut (TM))
(Purchase of Skype Credit is required)
- Incoming call (SkypeIn (TM)) to a Skype account from a general line (fixed line / mobile phone)
(Purchase of Skype Credit is required)
- Confirmation and change of various settings (account creation, SkypeOut setting, voicemail setting, transfer setting etc.)