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Sony Launches New PSP Skype Headset
By Eli Green
May 9, 2008 - 5:30:00 PM
New
PSP Heaset
Sony
Computer Entertainment America (SCEA) announced the launch of its new
Headset with Remote Control for PSP yesterday. The new headset gives
PSP Slim (PSP-2000) users a considerably easier (and somewhat more
private) way to make Skype calls on their PSP, thanks to its high
quality stereo sound, adjustable microphone and comfortable,
lightweight design.
Sony
opened up the PSP Slim's capabilities as a communications device
earlier
this year, when it made Skype available through the update to PSP
firmware version 3.90. Skype for PSP works just like Skype on PC.
Users can add and manage contacts, make free calls to Skype users on
other PSPs, PCs or Skype-enabled phones anywhere in the world. They
can also call land lines or mobile phones using Skype
Credit.
To
get Skype on your PSP (only available for the PSP Slim), your system
needs to be running firmware version 3.90 or later. Once the PSP is
running Skype capable firmware, connect to the Internet using a
wireless access point, either at home or at a Wi-Fi hotspot, attach a
headset to the PSP and insert a Memory Stick Duo into the PSP to save
the Skype software. The Skype software will be accessible from the
XMB (XrossMediaBar). If you are already a Skype user, all you'll need
to do is sign in. If you're new to Skype, you can create an account
at www.skype.com.
For
more information on Skype for PSP, click here.
Paradise
coming
to PC
Criterion
Games, creators of the
Burnout
franchise,
announced today that
Burnout
Paradise
is being rebuilt specifically for PC. This will be the first time
that a
Burnout
title
has ever been made for PC, and it will include an expanded
multiplayer system, enhanced online features and community driven
content. The PC version of B
urnout
Paradise
has not yet been rated. No release date has been announced yet.
Battlefield:
BC
demo coming to Live and Playstation Store
DICE,
a studio of Electronic Arts, announced today that a demo for its
highly anticipated summer release,
Battlefield:
Bad Company
will be available for download via the Xbox Live Marketplace and
Playstation Store on June 5
th
.
“
Players
will land on the battlefield as part of the ‘B’ or Bad Company, a
wayward band of soldiers more interested in the pursuit of gold and
personal financial gain than following the rules. Gamers will get a
sneak peek at how tactical destruction changes the way shooters are
played, both offline and online in the single player and multiplayer
demo.
“
If
you can't wait to sink your hands into some gameplay, you can also
get early access to the demo by pre-ordering the game at a
participating retailer in North America or Europe. More information
on pre-ordering is available here.
Battlefield:
Bad Company
will be available in stores for Xbox 360 and Playstation 3 on June
25
th
in North America, and on June 27
th
in Europe and is rated T for Teen.
Playstation
Store update
Here
is this week's Playstation Store update:
Downloadable
Games
Rocketmen:
Axis of Evil ($9.99 USD and CAD)
Join
Nick Sion, Alec Mink and the rest of the Alliance of Free Planets in
their white-knuckled, frenzied struggle to free the Solar System from
the tyrannical grip of Lord Invictus and the Legion of Terra! With
its distinctive cel-shaded art style, engaging storyline, RPG
elements and non-stop action, this shooter promises to keep players
coming back for more!
ESRB
Rated E10+
File
size: 124 MB
Add-on
Game Content
PixelJunk
Monsters Encore
($5.99 USD and CAD)
PixelJunk
Monsters Encore
is an expansion pack to the popular and addictive tower defense game,
PixelJunk Monsters. Encore includes 15 levels on a new map, “Toki
Island”, as well as the ability for players to track their score
across both maps. Just as in the original game, Encore continues the
simple real-time strategy concept of building, researching and base
defending that made PixelJunk Monsters an instant classic.
File
size: 67 MB
Rock
Band
Scene Pack 01
($5.49 USD and CAD) - Scene Pack 01 includes
It
Hurts
by Angels & Airwaves,
This
Ain’t A Scene, It’s An Arms Race
by Fall Out Boy, and
Date
with the Night
by Yeah Yeah Yeahs.
Each
track is available individually for $1.99 USD and CAD each.
File
sizes: 22.7 MB - 31.9 MB (singles), 83.3 MB (track pack).
Rock
Band price promotion:
CrushCrushCrush
- Paramore and
Rock
N Roll Band
- Boston are reduced to $0.99 USD and CAD until May 15th.
Guitar
Hero III
Muse
Track Pack ($6.25 USD and CAD)
Includes
Exo-Politics
,
Stockholm
Syndrome
&
Supermassive
Black Hole
as performed by Muse. For all song credits please visit
www.redoctane.com.
File
size: 45 MB
Game
Demos (free)
HAZE
Demo
Play
the beginning of the Haze campaign in single-player or in cooperative
mode (up to 4 players).
ESRB Rated M
File
size: 1.43 GB
The
Bourne Conspiracy
Demo
An
intense, fast-paced, authentic Bourne experience. Become the perfect
weapon.
ESRB
Rating Pending
File
size: 1.61 GB
GRID
Demo
Experience
a new world of racing as Codemasters releases the multiplayer demo
for GRID.
ESRB
Rated E
File
size: 961 MB
Game
Videos (free)
WipEout
HD
Trailer
It
was there back at the beginning and now it’s taking the franchise
into the future:
WipEout
HD
is set to deliver 1080p High Definition visuals running at a
breathtaking 60-frames-per-second.
File
size: 79 MB (HD), 126 MB (1080)
PLAYSTATION
3 “What You Need” Video
Inside
the PLAYSTATION 3 system lies the most advanced entertainment system
designed to bring you the highest definition games, movies and so
much more. Take a look and see what the PLAYSTATION 3 is all about.
File
size: 167 MB (1080)
Mirror’s
Edge
Gameplay Trailer
As
seen at PlayStation Day in London.
File
size: 113 MB (HD)
Mercenaries
2 Payback
Trailer
Check
out the new Mercenaries 2 trailer. It’s time for Payback – Mercs
Style!
File
size: 77 MB (HD)
Overlord
Raising Hell
Trailer
Overlord
Raising Hell
is an Action-RPG title that immerses you in twisted parodies of
classic fantasy scenarios. After becoming the all-powerful Overlord,
you learn how to master a horde of mischievous creatures, called
minions. The title comes to PLAYSTATION 3 complete with exclusive
features and the ‘Raising Hell’ downloadable content seamlessly
integrated into the action-packed story line.
File
size: 101 MB (HD)
The
Wheelman
Trailer
Vin
Diesel is The Wheelman, one of the most dangerous men in the world
behind the wheel of a vehicle.
File
size: 48 MB (HD)
TNA
iMPACT!
Gamers’ Day Trailer
TNA
iMPACT!
is the exclusive Total Nonstop Action wrestling game based on the
top-rated weekly television show.
File
size: 43 MB (HD)
Movie
and Blu-ray Disc Trailers (free)
Indiana
Jones: Kingdom of the Crystal Skull
Teaser Trailer
On
May 22, Indiana Jones is back in a new globe-trotting adventure,
Indiana
Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull
.
File
size: 22 MB (SD), 81 MB (HD), 107 MB (1080)
The
Love Guru
In the comedy
The
Love Guru
,
Pitka (Mike Myers) is an American who was left at the gates of an
ashram in India as a child and raised by gurus.
File
size: 31 MB (SD), 112 MB (HD), 149 MB (1080)
Iron
Man
Trailer 2
Oscar
nominee Robert Downey Jr. stars as Tony Stark/Iron Man in the story
of a billionaire industrialist and genius inventor who is kidnapped
and forced to build a devastating weapon.
File
size: 29 MB (SD), 108 MB (HD), 143 MB (1080)
PS3
Themes (free)
PixelJunk
Monsters
Theme 3
Customize
your PS3 system with a cool
PixelJunk
Monsters
theme. This theme allows you to change up the look of your background
and XMB icons. Download today!
File
size: 984 KB
Sports
Theme
Customize
your PS3 system with a cool Sports theme. This theme allows you to
change up the look of your background and XMB icons. Download today!
File
size: 7.07 MB
PS3
Wallpaper (free)
PixelJunk
Monsters
Wallpapers (x2)
Customize
the background of your PS3 system with this new
PixelJunk
Monsters
Wallpaper.
File
size: 562 KB - 879 KB
Here
is this week’s content release for the PLAYSTATION Store for PC. To
download these games to your PSP, navigate to
http://store.playstation.com. There, you’ll find descriptions of
the content and directions on how to get started. For more on the
PLAYSTATION Store for PC, please click here.
Game
Demos (free)
*
SOCOM: Fireteam Bravo 2 Demo (also downloadable via PS3)
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