PSP Firmware v3.90 Available, Brings Skype Support

Sony just managed to squeeze this into the month, as promised, but the new PSP firmware – version 3.90 – is now online and brings Skype support with it. To take advantage of the feature, you’ll need a PSP Lite 2000 (the newer model system that has a TV out port) and two peripherals: the PSP Headset and Remote Control. As of now, you have to buy the two individually (Amazon’s got them for $35.98 total), but as the video above lets us know, Sony will soon be releasing the two in one package.

Here are the basic instructions for what to do to get Skype up and running:

• Download and install the 3.90 firmware upgrade to the PSP-2000 system.
• Connect the PSP to the Internet at a Wi-Fi hotspot.
• Attach a PSP Headset and the Remote Control from the PSP-2000 Headphones to the system, and insert a Memory Stick Duo to save the Skype application software.
• Access the Skype/Sign In icon within the Network category of the XMB menu. If you’ve never used Skype on your PC, you can create a free account directly on your PSP. If you already have a Skype account, you can simply enter your username/password.
• To make a call, either access the Contacts icon and click on a name or scroll to the Dial icon and use the keypad.

Simple enough. The video above illustrates exactly how it works, in case you want to take a look. Just be sure that your battery is charged before you try installing the new firmware, otherwise you’ll be stuck waiting for your system to charge like I am right now.

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