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PS Vita Skype App - How to use during gameplay

The Skype App was a highly requested feature on the PS Vita. Launched a few weeks back, we take a look at the app and highlight the key features and issues. We also show you how to use the app whilst playing your favourite Vita games

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New Xbox One Update Allows You to Snap Skype While Gaming, at Long Last

One of the biggest flaws of the Xbox One version of Skype was the inability to snap it while gaming. Today Microsoft finally solves the issue.

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Iltapalanyymi4060d ago

you have no idea how long my friend has been waiting for this.

Gazondaily4060d ago

Maybe its less than that because he didn't buy the console at launch and later realised you couldn't snap Skype...

...I'll see myself out.

THamm4060d ago

How much of the screen does this take up? Or does it overlay like FaceTime

XiSasukeUchiha4060d ago

Best reply ever!!!!(Comic Book Guy)

Clown_Syndr0me4060d ago

Finally, I can cross-platform chat with my PC buds whilst gaming.
It would be awesome if PS4 had this too so I could chat with my PS4 buds cross-platform.

FogLight4060d ago (Edited 4060d ago )

Now that will be great! I have close friends who don't really own consoles and have PC. If Skype ever come to PS4, that would be like a dream come true.

If not...well there are still my Vita and laptop

GarrusVakarian4060d ago

I agree, the PS4 needs Skype. Party chat is all well and good, but some of my friends don't have a PS4 yet.

It's weird because the Vita has Skype...but the PS4 doesn't. wtf?

Btw, does anyone know if the Web browser on the X1 supports KB/M?

Clown_Syndr0me4060d ago (Edited 4060d ago )

Yeah it does, just not very well. Although that could be my crappy keyboard.

The web browser on Xbox One is far superior to the PS4s. Last time I checked you couldn't even view PS Official Forums properly on the PS4. Also on PS4 Im always getting "Not enough system memory" error.

PS4 being more powerful and having more RAM I don't understand why I get that error so much.

Oh and as for those below saying you need a Kinect for this, no you don't. You can snap using a controller, and you only need a headset to talk..

ic3fir34060d ago

dude, skype is a microsoft product, it is normal to be exclusive on the xbox, and not be in the ps4.

GarrusVakarian4060d ago (Edited 4060d ago )

@ Clown

I'll have to disagree with you about the X1 web browser, ive found the PS4's to load pages much faster, and i visit the official PS forums on it without any problem. Never had the memory error either since using it.

But thanks for letting me know you can use KB/M on the X1 browser.

@icefire

Dude, just stop. Yes, it's a MS product...but the Vita also uses it, which is a PS product. Hence why im baffled the PS4 doesn't use it.

Bigpappy4060d ago (Edited 4060d ago )

The IE browser works great with the keyboard and is actually very fast. I still browse much more on my PC though. I don't keep a keyboard on my X1. No wires.

On topic: this Skype snapping is a very convenient and desired feature.

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WeAreLegion4060d ago

Just use your phone. Or Vita. Or tablet. Or computer.

sniperflash4060d ago (Edited 4060d ago )

So if you gonna chat you better get the Xbox with the kinect

WeAreLegion4060d ago (Edited 4060d ago )

I wish there were a cheaper alternative.

Volkama4060d ago

Like an Xbox without a kinect? Never gonna happen.

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WeAreLegion4060d ago

Camera, guys. Camera. We're talking about a camera here. Not just the voice.

marlinfan104060d ago

"if you gonna chat you better get the xbox with the kinect"

uh why? all you need is the mic that comes with it. good try though!

eferreira4060d ago

Back in my day gaming chat was calling a friend on a lan line while my mom was constantly picking up the phone to see if I was off.

Volkama4060d ago (Edited 4060d ago )

In my day that was impossible, if anyone in my house tried to use the landline they would hear the blissful tones of a modem.

Crazywhitie4060d ago

Only feature needed is to allow the Use of an External HDD.. since they only added a 500gb LOCKED inside.. they should have pay a few dollars more and add a 1tb or the ability to swap the HDD...

Volkama4060d ago

I think that was already confirmed for the next update? I didn't read the article though so I don't know how "confirmed" it actually is, or what the restrictions are.

Vystrel4060d ago

The use of external hard drives is certainly coming out. I prefer my hard drives to be hidden inside and not taking a USB port IMO.

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Free Skype Credit For Inside PS Vita Members

If you’ve signed up to Inside PS Vita, you may have noticed that you received an email at some point todaycontaining a Skype voucher. The code grants you with up to 40 minutes of Skype calls to mobiles and landlines for free.

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Baylex4389d ago

Got mine too!! I'm waiting to use it when I really need it!

justastranger104389d ago

MS owns Skype. PS owners should thank MS for allowing it.

kneon4389d ago

It wouldn't make sense to restrict availability of Skype. They paid $8.5 billion for Skype so to make the most from that investment it has to be everywhere.

ooquis4389d ago (Edited 4389d ago )

Justastranger10.....and Xbox owners should thank SONY for blu-ray.

valet_Smerdyakov4389d ago

@justastranger10: so if someone buys you an amazon voucher you are thankful to amazon for allowing it? :-D

Baylex4389d ago

Everyone don't mind him, his just a stranger..

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tarbis4389d ago

Lol, I still haven't used mine yet from previous vouchers.

CRASHBASHUK4389d ago

Skype come on ps4
Skype come on ps4

WeAreLegion4389d ago

I don't think it needs Skype, to be honest. I'm sure it will have fine voice/video chat without the need for Skype.

valet_Smerdyakov4389d ago

I would prefer a google chat/hangout support.

Salooh4389d ago (Edited 4389d ago )

How can i sign up ?..

Edit: I got mine immediately when i sign up :P
https://secure.eu.playstati...

Gazondaily4389d ago

Wouldn't this have to be signed off by MS, seeing as they own Skype?

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Xbox One Allows Group Skype Video Calls

Joystiq: ''Microsoft's next-gen console, the Xbox One, will offer Skype in widescreen HD and will allow group video calls, Yusuf Mehdi said during the next-gen Xbox reveal event today.''

FunkMacNasty4424d ago

"I don't wanna skype I just want gamezz!! teh Xbox One has Noooo gamezzz!! The pS4 will ruuuullleee!!!! Take me to your leader Sony... I am not worthy..."

There, I saved all of you from making the same comment.. move along, nothing else to see here.