Skype only coming to Slims
Following my Skype speculation, a few more details have been provided by GameSpot. We had a few members wondering whether this Skype functionality would come to both handhelds, or just the newer PSP Slim (PSP-2000) model. For reasons not yet known, the Skype software will only be available for download to PSP Slim units. These PSPs will then be able to communicate with any other Skype-enabled PSPs, as well as PCs. A specific microphone will be required for Skype communication (likely the mentioned USB-headset). No mention of video chat at this time.
GameSpot is also reporting an additional feature, where PSP owners can sign up for a dedicated phone number, for about 2,250 yen (~$20). This deal may be exclusive to Japan. That’s all we know at the current time, but expect an update (if not release) within the month. It won’t be long before you’re “Skyping” with fellow PSP owners!
Update: This phone number add-on seems to be SkypeIn, which is available for multiple countries. If this is the case, any PSP user could obtain a personal number, not just local to Japan. This phone number can be called from a regular (non-Skype) phone, and answered by your PSP.
MGS4 is on the Xbox 360. NOT.
I’m sorry to say this to you Xbox fans about hearing MGS4 being on the Xbox 360. Well that is just a rumor people and nothing more. Here is the statement from Konami.
Konami issued the following statement: “For the record, Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots is a PS3 exclusive and there are no plans to develop an Xbox 360 version of the game.”
So if you guys got your hopes up too bad because the only way to play one of the greatest video game series is to purchase a PS3 and get it that is the only way for now.
PSP mod: internal USB mass storage up to 30GB
Here’s a rather tricky question for all PlayStation Portable owners: Are you willing to sacrifice access to the UMD drive of your Sony handheld in exchange for more internal storage amounting up to 30GB?
Well, if you answered yes, then this mod is for you —-> http://pspupdates.qj.net/Latest-F00-f00-PSP-mod-USB-charging-dual-nub-etc-/pg/49/aid/108896. Tony Hoang (aka PvP) of popular console modification website AcidMods has just created exactly that. He explained that he initially went for an internal wiring but the circuit gets messed up when he connects it to the PC.
3.80 M33 CFW Works But is yet to be released
More good news about the highly-anticipated Sony PlayStation Portable 3.80 M33 custom firmware, and this bit comes directly from none other than Mathieulh himself. It seems that as of this writing, the unreleased custom firmware is already in proper working order and boots perfectly. It runs all existing homebrew program in User Mode as well. This in itself should already be great news, as we’re pretty much guaranteed a safe, non-bricking and still awesome CFW to play with. Why, then, isn’t it released yet?
Mathieulh reports that there are still something that Dark AleX needs to iron out before declaring 3.80 M33 a finished product – namely, the NIDs Resolver that allows the launch of homebrew programs in Kernel mode. It will also help in making sure that all the plug-ins present will be usable without any extensive modifications. It’s safe to say that while this doesn’t sound like much, it’s still a very important (and very time-exhaustive) thing to work on, so we’ll just have to be patient until DAX ties up all the loose ends.
