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BT and Sony Computer Entertainment Europe (SCEE) are about to bring a revolution in the gaming space. The two industry heavyweights have signed an agreement to add wireless broadband communications functions to the PSP (PlayStation Portable) gaming device. PSP devices will now come equipped with advanced capabilities like high-quality handheld video calls, voice calls and messaging.
To start with, PSP will be integrated with the BT Broadband video and voice ‘softphone’ products. Subsequently, the functionalities of calls and messages will be added.
“The combination of SCEE and BT working together is a natural fit. Sony is a world-class company producing some of the world’s most innovative electronic devices and BT is at the forefront of communications with the 21CN global platform. The PSP is an excellent device for both gaming and communications, because of its high quality screen and audio capabilities”, said Steve Andrews, BT chief, Mobility and Convergence (News - Alert), in a statement.
“With over 8 million PSPs shipped across Europe, we are very excited by the opportunity to give customers a whole new communications experience, connecting and seeing friends across the world through BT’s technology.”
“It is very exciting for us to be partnering with BT on such a unique project. The opportunity to combine our market leading expertise with BT’s knowledge in communications opens up many possibilities and we look forward to bringing many exciting communication functions to PSP fans,” added David Reeves, president of Sony Computer Entertainment Europe.”
The four-year contract makes BT, SCEE’s lead wireless communications partner across SCEE territories. The enhanced PSPs will be introduced initially in the UK.
Divya Narain is a contributing editor for TMCnet. To see more of her articles, please visit her columnist page.
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