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Skype in Japan to be delayed

Posted on January 23rd, 2008 at 14:06 EDT

One of the more anticipated features for the PSP was the recently announced Skype addition. It was scheduled to release on the 24th, however just before it was about to release in Japan the SCEJ has decided that it will postpone the launch to a later date.

The reason behind the delay is that Skype officials believe that the two 1st party microphone packages set to release were not up to their standards, thus forcing Sony to reevaluate their plan.

"Solutions to enable users to start using Skype features and services on their PSP are being sought for and will be announced in due course," said SCEJ.

Confirmed earlier this year at CES, Skype is a device that allows PSP users to communicate with other Skype users or other mobile devices such as a cell phone. Currently Skype has over 246 million registered users. That number is expected to increase through the PSP.

 

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posted 2:34pm EST - January 23rd, 2008
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psn id: gingo... at least they are not letting it be released with an unsatisfactory product... i'm looking at you Microsoft

posted 2:35pm EST - January 23rd, 2008
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Awesome.  Can't wait!

posted 2:37pm EST - January 23rd, 2008
3

Yet another "Awesome. Cant wait!!" comment... sigh...

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When was this going to be released in the US/EU??

Ahh.. I gotta get me a PSP sometime soon...

posted 3:17pm EST - January 23rd, 2008
4

@ gingo - lol so true :D

posted 3:33pm EST - January 23rd, 2008
5
this skype feature is going to rock. its lookiing more and more likely ill be getting a new psp. and i also agree with gingo
posted 3:42pm EST - January 23rd, 2008
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THANK YOU DaveW!!! those stupid meanless comments were driving me crazy

posted 4:47pm EST - January 23rd, 2008
7

@gingo that was what i was thinking

@jockamo what is wrong with you??

posted 5:01pm EST - January 23rd, 2008
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jockamo you are in trouble fool

posted 7:21pm EST - January 23rd, 2008
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Better to reevaluate their decision and make sure this is as good as it gets for the consumers.

posted 7:50pm EST - January 23rd, 2008
10
@gingo; my thoughts exactly
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