Following rumors of a Skype client appearing for the Playstation Portable, Sony today confirmed a scheduled launch in January.
Sony today announced that it would introduce Skype features to the new slim and light Playstation Portable. More than 246 million members are registered for the use of this communications software, which enables users to communicate with other Skype users around the world over the Internet. Calls between Skype users are free of charge.
PSP users worldwide will be able to start using Skype features and services through a simple system software update scheduled in late January. After updating the PSP system software, a Skype icon will be added to the Network category in the home menu. PSP users who do not yet have a Skype username can register by clicking on the icon and following the instructions. PSP users who already have a Skype username can immediately sign in by clicking on the Skype icon and entering their username and password.
The Skype client will offer free voice calls between Skype users, contact list management (view existing contacts, add new ones), presence service (see which friends are online and available to talk) and SkypeOut calls to make calls to landlines and mobile phones. When purchasing Skype credit, PSP users can also take advantage of a SkypeIn number that lets users receive calls on Skype from landlines and mobiles anywhere in the world.
Philip Berne, Matthew Ruiz, Edward Distel and Sindre Lia contribute to the CES 2008 coverage.
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