Skype announced for the Slim & Lite PSP and PSP GPS System coming

Skype is coming to the Slim & Lite PSP with (for $40) or without (for $25) a USB Microphone peripheral. This microphone can also be used with the PSP language software Talkman. It’ll first be released in late January 2008 in Japan.

Skype has 246 million registered members worldwide, and allows its users to talk to other Skype-users (globally) for free via the internet. The Skype-icon will be added to the Network category of the media crossbar.

By introducing Skype on PSP, the following features and services will be made available to PSP users:
* 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)

If you look at Sony’s CES 2008 page, you’ll notice they are also bringing the PSP GPS over to the U.S. To quote the press bit: “Explore the world with GPS on your PSP. Utilizing the GPS peripheral and the latest mapping software on UMD, your PSP will provide 2D/3D locations, driving directions, POI’s, and even downloadable city guides. With an easy search feature and customizable settings, GPS on PSP is the easiest way to navigate new areas and cities.”

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