We love using Skype on our PSP -- it's a nifty free feature that we'd like to see become ubiquitous in the community. However, without this official headset, we don't think too many people are going to jump on the Skype bandwagon. C'mon, Sony! Let's get this headset out there!
Update: Reader Rick Adams pointed out an excellent deal: buy.com has the headset available for $16 + $6 shipping. They have the product listed for release on April 25th.
[Thanks, Bryan!]
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 2)
4-15-2008 @ 11:09PM
Rick Adams said...
*Cough* google *cough*. The headset is available for pre-order on Buy.com for $15.99 & $6.18 shipping, $22.17 total, available 4/25.
Amazon fanboys or just lazy?
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4-16-2008 @ 12:42AM
NeoRaiden said...
Usually amazon gets release dates right. And obviously you probably be able to find it somewhere else for cheaper but the MSRP was raised.
Go Sony! Delay and price increase your products at the same time! People won't care.
4-16-2008 @ 12:47AM
Andrew Yoon said...
Wow Rick, what a terrific deal! I updated the post to reflect this great find.
4-16-2008 @ 3:40PM
upz said...
Andrew, you know 'wherefore' means 'why,' not 'where,' right?
4-15-2008 @ 11:53PM
matsam said...
I kinda got tired of waiting for this, and since I already got the PSP headphones+remote on boxing day for 23$, I bought the PSP headset (the old one) for 14$ at Zellers. Sure, combined, it's pricier than the PSP Skype headset combo, even with the new 30$ price tag, but at this point, I didn't really care. Actually, I bet the price of the Skype headset will be insanely high in Canada, as usual. Just might have done a better deal than I thought!
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4-16-2008 @ 12:59AM
CountChocula said...
Just making sure, but you know that "wherefore art thou" means "why are you", not "where are you", correct?
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4-16-2008 @ 5:04AM
Sharpshooter_2 said...
Yeah, I know. Seriously guys, some blogs need to invest in a copy-editor.
4-16-2008 @ 6:04AM
Frastoglegnia said...
Wherefore art thou, writer and copy-writer twinned -- merged and immersed in paradigms of perfect usage? Do you happen to carry a red pencil on your person? By this I don't mean to imply the person next to you has a head shaped like a pencil, i'faith, although he marks me.
Seriously, we all knew what Andrew meant. Beyond insultingly primitive errors in usage, I don't fault deadline-pressured blog writers for occasional lapses. For one thing, English employs a ridiculous number of words -- every country that invaded England left behind its vocabulary. For another, English is such an imperfect language that it is wholly dependent on semantics, logic and tendencies of usage. It's an incredibly expressive and beautiful language, but it lacks the pristine scaffolding of French, Spanish and Italian. That's why it is so easy for any writer to have a few blind spots no matter how well-educated.
4-16-2008 @ 2:31PM
Jacksons said...
Haha yeah, I raised an eyebrow at that too. It happens.
4-18-2008 @ 1:46AM
Sharpshooter_2 said...
Sorry to offend. I wasn't insinuating that the writers are stupid, just that they should do a quick check up if they are unsure of something or they will appear stupid.
4-16-2008 @ 1:10AM
TigerC10 said...
Are we talking about a different headset than the one pictured? Because I already have one of those... I picked it up last week......
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4-16-2008 @ 2:43AM
Guido said...
Yeah, I have one of those as well, picked it up at a store 1-2 days ago and seen it in numerous other stores since as well...
4-16-2008 @ 2:49AM
TigerC10 said...
Yeah, I bought mine at Best Buy, but I've seen them at Gamestops all over Texas. Same price, around $20. How is this news?
4-16-2008 @ 12:47PM
NeoRaiden said...
You guys are thinking of the headset. That's completely different from the Skype headsit kit. Headset only costs $20 but to run Skype you also need the remote control that attaches to the headset. THAT runs you about $30. 20+30=50 therefore a big deal. So no, you don't have it already.
4-16-2008 @ 1:37AM
Don said...
Now that that's settled, time to ask.... where are the PSN cards that were promised around xmas '07? I didn't expect them then, but it's been 4 months....
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4-16-2008 @ 6:13AM
jon1467 said...
I've got an official skype headset, but I live in England, and they've been released here. I got mine for £17.99 with free p&p, you can probably get them imported you know
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4-16-2008 @ 7:53AM
Asaf Singerman said...
Wonderfull, but who really cares? Skype is a web based program, how often are people somewhere where there is wifi but no phone? I know I always have my cell phone and if I dont have it I am near a land line, Is this really something to get excited about??????
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4-16-2008 @ 8:45AM
lonesomefolly said...
skype is also a lot cheaper than using your phone. a LOT.
4-16-2008 @ 9:43AM
hiberphoptik said...
web based? no, skype is not a "web based" program, it has nothing to do with the web, it is a compiled application and uses its own protocol, I think what you mean is "internet required"
4-16-2008 @ 11:04AM
Asaf Singerman said...
Whatever thats what I ment, but seriously is skype on PSP really something to freak out about