Sony to take PSP local multiplayer online
- October 09, 2008 08:33 AM PST
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Sony will launch later this year a service that allows gamers to play some titles over the Internet that were previously restricted to local area networks, the video game giant announced Thursday.
Now with more online multiplayer
The "Adhoc Party for PSP" service will work through the PlayStation 3, so gamers without the console won't be able to make use of it. By downloading an application through the PlayStation Store, the service will be enabled and games with an ad hoc gaming mode -- that's one that allows gaming over ad hoc Wi-Fi connections -- can be played with friends over the Internet.
The service won't support all titles with an ad hoc mode. Initially "Monster Hunter Portable 2nd Generation," which is hugely popular in Japan, will work with the service and other games are promised in the future including "Phantasy Star Portable."
Gamers using the service will first enter a lobby where they can see other players online and chat with them. During game play, voice chat will be possible through Sony's PSP wireless headset or PlayStation Eye camera.
The beta version of the software will be offered free of charge in Japan from Oct. 30. Launch plans for other markets were not announced.
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- Oct 09 2008 at 09:13:08:AM PST
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Cool. I'm thinking about getting a PSP for when we go to my wife's Grandma's house or visit my mother-in-law. So I'll never be bored.
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Weird to say, but DS allready had that feature...and actually has a headset for online voice chat. One of the best features for DS local multiplayer is that in most cases, only one actual game cartridge is needed, and you can wirelessly send the game to your friends and play against them even if they don't own the game. Good stuff!
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The psp is such a good machine. It is nice to know that sony is still trying to improve what it offers.
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Something needs to happen because Psp has been a dead platform, for myself for a very long time , I still play mine, on the can, but has really been collecting dust since I bought it midnight on launch.Game on
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