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PSP Go!Messenger Launched

We first caught a glimpse of Go!Messenger way back in August last year at the Games Convention, and now a mere five months later it's launched in the UK. If you fancy a bit of instant messaging and video conferencing on your PSP, for free at BT WiFi hotspots, then you'll want to pay attention.

Importantly, unlime many the recent additions such as Skype, you'll not need to have a Slim & Lite PSP, with its improved hardware specs, to get on the Go!Messenger gravy train, so there are no limitations. Also importantly there is no cost to actually download the program.
As well as simple text-based instant messaging, Go!Messenger will also allow purchasers of the optional Go!Cam to stream video and audio to any other PSP also using the program. While the appeal of doing so doesn't immediately seem as great as using, say, Skype or Windows Live Messenger, I have no doubt that it will prove popular.
Adding Go!Messenger to the PSP will work exactly like the Skype add-on, in that rather than requiring a software update, would-be users simply download the software to the console and install. You'll have to wait until tomorrow to actually grab the download, which will appear on the PlayStation store.

Metal Gear Solid 4 PS3 Bundle Coming

Sony’s PLAYSTATION 3 blitz campaign continued yesterday with an abundant of awesome announcements. The PSP’s God of War bundle, the Dualshock3 coming to North America, new Little Big Planet screen shots, and the most exciting announcement of all, Metal Gear Solid 4 finally getting a release date, June 12th, 2008. What really blew us all away was the box art. Call me a box art design freak, this is probably the most gorgeous console bundle art ever produced.

Not only does this bundle look aesthetically appealing, but what’s inside is full of candy too. This version comes with an 80 Gig hardrive, the Dualshock 3 controller, and of course the game, Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots. If you per-order now, you have a chance to participate in the MGS Online Beta. It just makes us want to buy a PLAYSTATION 3 all over again.

GDC08: Hands on with flOw on PSP

Seemingly named by the same marketing group responsible for the hodge-podge capitalization in the WipEout series, flOw bears gameplay that's equally as unusual as its title. Less game and more art, this creative downloadable title continues to extend the range of experiences coming to PSP. And following hands-on time with the game during the Game Developers Conference, we're eager to go with the flOw.

flOw puts you in control of a microorganism floating through a miniature world filled with other tiny creatures. Your objective is to eat these minute monsters and grow into an elaborate life form capable of consuming even larger animals. It's an unusual experience since it plays less like a traditional game and more like an interactive screensaver. Which isn't intended to knock the game; on the contrary, it offers a breed of zen-style play that works surprisingly well on PSP.

Moving through the biological microcosm of flOw is done with the analogue nub. A pulsing mouth lets you chomp on small creatures, which in turn cause you to grow. Larger enemies can slowly be eaten by munching on their designated weak points – red circles on the geometric foes inform you of where to bite. Once you've attacked all of a big organism's weak points, it'll explode in a gorgeous geometric display.

Instead of open-ended levels, you can move back and forth between different planes within a single stage. Small crimson creatures take you into the blurry background, which comes into focus upon eating the organism. On the flip side, ingest a blue creature and you're moved to the foreground. You want to constantly travel between the two in order to maximize your microorganism meal.

Mouthing off to your prey isn't the only way to get them into your belly. Each controllable creature – there are a few different organisms you play in the game's handful of stages – possesses a unique ability triggered with a press of the L or R shoulder buttons. In the level we tried, holding down L instigated a spin attack that disorientated small creatures and pulled them into a central location where it was easy to pick them off. Other attacks later in the game include poison gas that can paralyze prey, for instance.

Most impressive about flOw is how beautiful it looks on PSP. Inherited from PlayStation 3 as a downloadable title, it shares in the original's same gorgeous lighting effects, stylish geometric organisms, and fluid aesthetic. It's simply a very pretty game. After our initial experience with it, we're eager to draft a final review of it come March 6 when it becomes available via the PlayStation Store for PSP.

Simple Ways to Transfer Videos to Your PSP

PSP is very popular to gamers, but playing games is not the only thing you can do with your PSP. This gadget is so flexible that you can do so many things with it like watching movies and videos. You just have to know some simple ways on how to transfer videos to your PSP.

Knowing how to transfer videos to your PSP will allow you to watch movies and videos wherever you go. If you get tired of playing games, you can watch videos for a change.

The first thing you should do is to arm your PSP with a good memory stick, since video files are quite large files, a 512MB or higher memory stick is needed to allow you to transfer videos to your PSP that you can enjoy and watch.

In case the video files are not PSP compatible, you also need conversion software to covert files to MP4 which is the PSP supported video format. You can search the web for free video converter software or buy one.

Now to transfer videos to your PSP, turn off your PSP and connect it to your computer via USB cable. After the connection, turn it on and your computer will detect it as another storage device. Open My Computer and you will notice a removable storage device or drive there and that is your PSP. Double click on it to open and create a new folder named MP_ROOT. Open this newly created folder and create another folder named 100mnv01, this

If you want to download movies and transfer videos to your PSP, it is best to find a downloading site that will give you access to unlimited download. A membership site is a good option and you will also get all the software you need for free. Technical support and tutorials are also provided.

Discover the best PSP downloading site with huge collection of movies and videos in HD and DVD quality. To get unlimited access visit is the folder where yow will put all your video files go to http://www.pspblender.com/.

PSP super-hack hits the internet

Well you knew it was coming. That PSP hack we told you about a few weeks ago has hit the interblogs, and we predict all hell will be breaking loose any moment. Un-retired homebrew mastermind Dark_AleX has come up with a little number called Timemachine, which is capable of spinning your PSP back to all sorts of crazy firmwares at the touch of a button. We know you can hardly stand finishing this post due to excitement, so... get out of here and grab it!

Analysts outline future of Sony's PSP

A flurry of photoshopped fanboy art, predicting a possible future form factor for Sony’s PSP (which looks very ‘iPhone-esque’) has set the internet rumour mills alight with chatter about the possible future for the Japanese gaming giant’s handheld gaming platform.

While sales of the PSP have been somewhat overshadowed by the runaway sales of Nintendo’s DS in recent years, there are clearly many within the games industry that strongly believe in the future of the PSP format.

The end of the crummy nub

Techradar spoke with Daniel Dawkins, editor of our sister publication PSM3, who had the following to say about the current batch of PSP concept images that are doing the rounds: “Three thoughts: I love the screen, I fear the scratches and I applaud the dual-analogue sticks - the solitary, crummy nub is responsible for the number of dire FPS's on PSP.

“In reality, I think Sony's PSP2 - whenever they choose to announce it - should (though not necessarily will) feature a minimum 720p LCD screen for HD gaming/Blu-ray movies, compared to the current screen's 480 x 272. If Sony is serious about it linking with PS3, it needs to offer a comparable features set – Blu-ray manufacturers are already planning to bundle mp4 (PSP) versions of films on Blu-ray discs, so the resolution needs to be near-identical.”

The death of UMD

Expounding on his theme, Dawkins added: “I expect UMD to die, replaced by a larger internal memory/stick system - we're talking 8GB at least - with games downloaded from your PS3 via Wi-Fi, or USB cable. That, or downloaded direct from a Sony website. PS3 is always making great strides into digital distribution (with its Mac/PC content streaming, PS Store, PSN games, PlayTV) and PSP2 needs to be its perfect mobile complement, with effortless movement of games, photos, movies and music.”

Whatever PSP2 turns out to be, PSM3’s recent poll of industry analysts and leading developers suggests that PSP2 has to become a true iPhone rival. The current PSP is already delivering free calls via Skype and, as Dawkins reminds us, “has a lot of useful, unsung abilities - the camera, the GPS route map, Talkman etc - that need to be integrated into the core PSP2 hardware.”

Digital download PS3 game Flow is heading to the PSP

ster City (CA) - The unique, surreal game Flow is poised to make its debut on the PSP in the same way it was released on the Playstation 3 - via digital download.

Flow was one of the first titles developed exclusively for the PS3's "Playstation Store", and has remained one of the most notable on the platform.

Flow for the PSP is a direct port of the PS3 version. However, the controls are completely altered because the original version relied nearly exclusively on the Playstation 3's "Sixaxis" controller motion-sensing capabilities.

"Our focus was to ensure that the sights, sounds, and feel of the game met the highest of standards for the platform," said Super Villain Studios, which is heading the PSP transfer.

A PSP-specific version of the Playstation Store launched late last year, allowing users to download images, videos and game demos. Additionally, PS One classic games are available as well as a small selection of exclusive digital download PSP titles.

The service is called the "Playstation Store for PC" because users need to connect their PSP to a PC (or PS3) to download the content. Flow will be available on the Playstation Store for PC on March 6.

PlayStation Portable it’s hot!

A young boy in Detroit, Michigan has escaped serious injury when his pocketed PSP reportedly spontaneous burst into flames.

12 year old Harold Clay had switched the hand-held gaming device off and put in his pants pocket whilst in class at school.

"He said it wasn't a gradual heat. It really started heating up. He's always been taught, burn- fire- smoke, you drop and you roll. So, he was in his band class and he dropped and rolled," Said Harold's mother Sheila Clay.

According to local spokesperson Adrian Christie, speaking to the Sydney Morning Herald , Sony was investigating the issue but "this case is an isolated matter".

"I do not have access to the case specifics but I can assure you that we stand by the quality of all our first party PSP hardware and batteries," he said.

"We will be investigating the matter closely to ensure that whatever the circumstances we prevent it from occurring again."

Police in Michigan investigating the fire confirmed that the PSP was not on at the time of the incident, but there has not been confirmation of the type of battery pack. Sony do have a warning on their website advising to use only genuine battery packs and chargers.

Melting PSP burns Michigan schoolboy

The Sony PlayStation Portable is back in the news again this week after a 12-year-old Michigan boy was injured when the PSP console in his trouser pocket suddenly overheated, burning through his pants and leaving him with severe burns on his leg.

According to reports, young Harold Clay was attending band class at Warner Middle School in Farmington Hill yesterday morning when he felt an abrupt rush of heat from the PSP console stowed in his trouser pocket.
“It was unbelievable, because it wasn't on. It was just in his pocket,” explained Harold Clay senior regarding the incident, which would perhaps point to a fault with the console’s chargeable battery pack.

Harold’s mother described that her son had always been taught that in the event of fire, he should fall to the ground and roll, which he did upon feeling the sudden rush of heat while a concerned teacher successfully removed the burning console from his person.

With the Farmington Hills fire service responding to the emergency, Harold was then transferred to the local hospital, where he was treated for second-degree burns to the leg.

Somewhat ironically, one report claims that the game disc inserted into the PlayStation Portable at the time of Harold’s unfortunate accident was street-racing title Burnout.

Harold’s parents have said they will be contacting Sony concerning the overheating of their son’s console.
On Sony’s official Web site, the Japanese electronics giant clearly advises customers to use only genuine Sony PSP battery packs in their consoles, warning that use of other third-party products could potentially lead to overheating, fire, or even explosions.

It has not yet been ascertained whether Harold’s PlayStation Portable was equipped with a first-party Sony battery or some other third-party make.

In related news, two Florida teens were charged this week with second-degree felony murder following a brutal attempt to steal a PlayStation Portable from 17-year-old student James Felton-Maitland.
After receiving a physical beating, during which time he did not relinquish his PSP, Felton Maitland managed to escape his attackers, who then pursued him onto a busy street. Tragically the young man was struck by a heavy goods vehicle and died later in a local hospital.

Big Ass Battery Gives 11 Hours of Life to Sony PSP

Part of what turned me off from the Sony PSP in the first place was that the portable entertainment device didn't last all that long until it needed to be charged again. The new PSP Slim seems to have addressed this issue, but even then, you'll find yourself tethered to the wall outlet more often than you'd like.

Sony is now providing PSP owners with the opportunity to play their video games for a much longer period of time, because here is the new 2200mAh battery pack for the PSP. This is almost double the capacity of the standard 1200mAh battery. As a result, users gain access to between seven and eleven hours of continuous gaming. If video watching is more your kind of thing, then the range goes from seven to nine hours.

The new battery pack is only compatible with the new PSP (PSP-2000) and it comes with a new sliding cover to accommodate the extra girth. Pick one up in Japan for 5500 Yen ($50) when it launches on March 19th.