Skype on Xbox One: A Feature The PS4 Can’t Match

Microsoft might have already shared a little about the Skype voice chat that is integrated into the Xbox One, but until now that company hadn’t actually shared any real audio to back up its claim that the Xbox One’s communication systems system bests that of the Xbox 360 and possibly the PlayStation 4.

[Hatsune-Miku]

Specs on Ps4, power xbox one cant match

My first post in about two months because I was banned for stating facts and not opinion. The mods frown on truths here

People dont play specs but they play games that are a lot of times representation of specs. Im so glad the ps4 is way more powerful than the xbox one. I cant wait to hear that specs dont matter but people are upgrading to highly spec console.

[HappyTrigger]

Unfortunately, you cannot play console specs. Unless you're a programmer for these consoles then I take that back.

[xHeavYx]

@HappyTrigger?
What!?
By the way, Skype will be available on the PS4 for free, same if you have a PC, smartphone or a new TV. Even the PS VITA has Skype for free

[Deadpoolio]

Skype the feature that Sony doesn't have to match because FACT it's already been CONFIRMED that PS4 will also have Skype...And Guess what ITS NOT LOCKED BEHIND A PAY WALL

[HammadTheBeast]

Here's some logic guys.

MS owns Skype, which is free on every platform be it mobile, PC, etc on the planet.

BUT SKYPE ON XBO IS PAYWALLED.

#LATA.

[HappyTrigger]

I don't know why people are responding to me saying that the PS4 will also have Skype. Where in my comment did I say that this was exclusive to Xbox One? Nowhere. I wasn't taking a dig at any console.

Unless my comment saying "you cannot play specs" came off as fanboyish then whatever I guess. lol

Edit: Disagree already. Quick trigger fingers.

[GiantEnemyCrab]

Go ahead and make phone calls on those. MS is using the Skype codecs to create great in game voice communication. Not the same thing unless you want to Skype with your teammates instead of using the built in communication.

[mcstorm]

Happy your not going to win on here. I agree though you can't play specs and specs are not what makes a console. Sony fan boys seem to be forgetting this as the psx and ps2 were the lest powerful of there gens.

Its all about the games and type of games. As it stands the Wiiu has more games im interested in than the one and ps4 but I am getting a one on day one as im a big forza fan and this has more interest to me than any game on the ps4 at the moment.

We have choice and choice is good but the fan boys on here just feel they have to tell this site that what they think is right when it is just there opinion

[christocolus]

Specs can't be played..lol.nice one.Your reply made me laugh...I'm glad ms purchased skype...they are good at what they do.so many companys use them for voip...

[Dir_en_grey]

Skype came with the Vita before Microsoft even bought it.

MS's motto is just to screw the competition and the consumer for as much as they can get away with for as long as they can, so they can maximize profit; who knows what they will do to the Vita and PS4 versions of Skype in the future to get a leg up on Sony.

In that sense this article might be correct.
But if that's the case I hope MS gets sued for pulling this kind of monopoly BS yet again.

[gamertk421]

MS should offer Skype on PS4 in exchange for Sony's cut on Blu-Ray discs for XB1.

[n4rc]

You heard it here first.. Ps4 has Skype too... Just like all games at e3 were running on ps4s...

Lol.. Back under your bridge troll.. You are one of the only ones that will straight up lie about shit when you know it isn't true..

[ArmrdChaos]

Just curious...for all the people promoting the fact that PS4 will have Skype...I thought no one was going to use Skype because they didn't trust MS after the NSA articles. More waffles for everyone....all you can eat.

[ArchangelMike]

I have Skype already on my HP Laptop, on my Samsung TV, and on my Smartphone.

Most people who try to call me when I'm in the middle of a game, get my answer machine. Skype is not a selling factor for anything these days. Clutch more straws, it might stop you from drowning.

[stuna1]

Or the straws could be used for breathing tubes if you do find your head under water! But on topic I thought it had already been confirmed by Sony that Skype was launching on the PS4.

[XboxFun]

This article isn't about specs but about features that won't be on PS4. Read the article and it will explain it even more.

[GiantEnemyCrab]

I don't think anyone is reading the article since they are all talking about the Skype app like MS is going to have people launch the app to make a phone call for in game communication.

"Microsoft’s decision to base its communication software on the assets and software of Skype has allowed the Xbox One to completely surpass the voice and video capabilities of the Xbox 360. "

ASSETS.

[XboxFun]

@GiantEnemyCrab

Exactly,

"That’s because Microsoft has boosted the transfer speed of the Xbox One wireless controller. It’s these controllers that actually transmit audio to the Xbox One when gamers have a headset plugged in."

"While the PlayStation 3, and the PlayStation 4, do allow users to voice chat with other PlayStation Network users, Sony’s announcements so far have indicated that these users won’t be able to communicate with friends and family outside of the PlayStation ecosystem."

So while every sony fanboy is rushing to this article to state that they don't care because they have Skype on their PS4, laptop, TV blah blah blah. They completely miss that Xbox One's Skype will be able to communicate with others who have a laptop, TV, phone, blah blah blah.

@GiantEenemyCrab

*looks at Liino's comment*

Lol, See Crab, this just goes and proves our point once again about these certain types of out of control Sony fanboys. I think I should explain it to him a little more since no one is actually reading the article. I should tell him that both of us are not denying that Skype is on PS4 but that the Xbox One will have Skype features not found on the PS4.

Hmmm, maybe I should have put that in my first comment, but I just assumed everyone would have read the article. My bad.

Bah, I'll just let him carry on. I'm sure he needs to have at least one high five with his pals today.

[LiinoMajire]

It's confirmed for PS4.

Talk about delusional and unintelligent SHEEP. Lol.

You uneducated children are funny.

[christocolus]

Fbs do not read articles..they draw conslusions and make lasting opinions from just reading the title of articles....smh

[TenBensons]

@XboxFun

"Sony’s announcements so far have indicated that these users won’t be able to communicate with friends and family outside of the PlayStation ecosystem."

So its not actually set in stone that PS4 Skype will not be able to communicate with other Skype enabled devices?

I mean I'm not a Sony or Skype rep but wouldn't it be pointless having Skype on PS4 if it couldn't communicate outside of PSN? Wouldnt people just use the built in chat and therefore make Skype redundant?

I can understand certain features not being included such as video calls, conference video calls or better audio quality but surely Skype to Skype calls on and to any device is a basic function, not a feature.

[nukeitall]

@XboxFun:

Skype isn't the only feature the PS4 can't match! It took Sony a new generation just to catch up and provide party and cross game chat!

Instant switching, smart matchmaking, cloud and TV are all stuff PS4 can't match.

[andrewsqual]

But Vita can. Skype can be run while playing a game on a Vita.
Lol I think PS4 would be more than capable then. But Microsoft own Skype now and can't have PS4 users using Skype on PS4 for free when Xbone users have to pay for it.
If that was the case they would have brought every single Microsoft Games Studios game to Windows over the years but all that would have done is shown people that they can play a more open version of the same game, with better graphics, mods and free online. And we can't have that lol.

[dmeador]

@Hatsune Maybe you got banned for going off topic?

If some of you would actually read the article before posting, you might be able to discuss the info instead of instantly jumping on the defensive.

Its nice to see that MS is using the tech to improve the user experience. Usually the audio quality on Live was pretty good, but I'll take that improvement

[mxrider2199]

psn audio quality for vc was so much better than xbls people on xbl sounded like robots
psn sounds like you are on the phone

[corvusmd]

Ya need to update your facts

[ALLWRONG]

This is about Skype, not specs or games. Only on N4G can an off topic and trolling post get a "well said"

[pedrof93]

"Since every Xbox with an Xbox LIVE subscription can place audio and video calls using the console’s Kinect sensor and included headset, every Xbox One allows users to connect with friends and family."

I can use Skype for free on my Pc.

[Deadpoolio]

You can also use Skype for FREE on PS4....This article obviously came from Fantasyland where The PS4 and One80 don't have the same features

[pedrof93]

Is it ? I didn't know that.

Thanks for the info :D

[Belking]

That's bull. You can't use Skype on PS4. Stop making up stuff. mS has yet to make a deal with it for ps4. Vita has it though. You are the one obviously in fantasy land.

[ElementX]

You may be able to use Skype on PS4 but you'll have to buy a camera for video calls. The DS controllers are built for camera functionality, the PS4 comes with Gameroom, software that requires a camera! Why doesn't Sony just include one?

[FITgamer]

@ElementX
Options are better. Some gamers like myself have no use for the camera so why should we have to purchase it? I have never used skype, more than likely never will, and even if i did i would use my Tv or laptop. As far as Gameroom goes, it's not for me. Also people always use the excuse that cell phones and laptops have cameras, but they are actually part of the unit, not some bulky stand alone accessory which is also a turn off for me.

[ALLWRONG]

Good luck using Skype on the PS4.

For a site where the people are known to only read the headline "Skype on Xbox One: A Feature The PS4 Can’t Match" How the hell could you miss that?

[buynit]

God... You sony fanatics are out of control!

Reading is funforthemental...

[Wizziokid]

I can use skype on my mobile, tablet and PC. I really don't need it on a console, not that I use it anyway.

[ABeastNamedTariq]

I thought PS4 had Skype too? Or...?

[nooneknows]

Fun Fact!:

Skype on PS Vita is absolutely free, but cost at a fee for the Xbox One.

[pedrof93]

And Skype is owned by Microsoft.

[MasterCornholio]

Until Microsoft brings it to the PS4 that is.

"Microsoft’s corporate vice-president for Skype, Mark Gillett, has expressed his desire to bring the Skype video-calling service to the PlayStation 4 console."

http://www.handytips.info/1...

[Deadpoolio]

It was already confirmed that YES Skype is on the PS4 and unlike the One80 it is free to use

[WeAreLegion]

Desktop
Laptop
Phone
Tablet
Vita
Television
PSP

These all already have Skype. I don't care. For all it's worth, I could just call my friends.

[Sarobi]

It'll also be on PS4 as well so... lol

[pyramidshead]

but my laptop can? :/ lol
My webcam would probably be in a better position too than kinect or eyetoy.

[GreenRanger]

Skype in in everything. I have it in my socks, ffs.

[the worst]

who cares this is 2013

[svoulis]

Do you even realize how bad skype can actually be? Ask any famous YouTuber who does live podcast or livestreams.

All someone needs to do is know your Skype handle and they can IP flood your internet connection. Skype has some of the worst security features known to man. So enjoy your "Skype Quality" I'd rather have good quality then have to worry about some butt hurt COD player flooding my IP address.

What does IP flooding mean? Well they send a sh!t ton of random empty data (sometimes not empty) to your IP address to cause it to either go offline/have random disconnecting issues and sometimes kills your internet if your ISP thinks you are just using massive bandwidth. The only way around it is to get a new IP address if your ISP allows it.

I won't post any links cause I don't encourage it, but go ahead look it up on Google. This has been going on for years.

Go ahead and start disliking this, I use Teamspeak on a private VPN because its much safer then Skype.

[SignifiedSix91]

Well good thing I won't have people flooding my connection as my external IP is dynamic and changes every 24 hours. Which I'm sure most cable/DSL modems do.

[EXVirtual]

I can go on Skype right now on my laptop. Oh and Skype on the XB1 has a fee. Hell, the PSVita has free skype.

Either way, I personally would barely use Skype on the PS4 anyway, because it's a game console.

[obelix01]

Figures Sony fanboys would rip apart the article for the sake of it. Its not like they planned on ever getting a Xbox one anyways even prior to all the drama. Their criticism is irrelevant.

[Chug]

"Features the PS4 can't match." I believe that's the part drawing all the attention, which is the full intention of the headline.

[stuna1]

So this article doesn't deserve being ripped apart since it is spreading mis-information! It's already been stated that Skype will be on the PS4.

[GiantEnemyCrab]

People are equating what MS is doing with the Skye assets (because they own the company) on the One to the application that is available on most hardware. They are using the tech for in game communications, which yes is behind a pay wall because its online gaming. This is different then firing up the app and making a phone call which is also available.

[dmeador]

And its pretty apparent the ones who didn't read the article, haha. Granted the title is misleading.

[jairusmonillas]

Skype or do you mean SPYpe? hahaha

[fOrlOnhOpe57]

Err....ok I suppose. I guess you can have blu-ray then.
Wow, it's like being six again lol

[JunioRS101]

Skype is neat...

But I've never used the face to face camera stuff. I use it as a telephone or for party chat. I'm not really interested in the whole face to face thing.

Just make sure both consoles have great party chat support, and we'll be golden.

I don't like quite online experiences. I've met a lot of genuinely cool people in game lobbies. Have I ever seen them in person? no. Chat. Just chat.

[kewlkat007]

I'll be using Skype more of then now because of the Kinect camera..I mean I have it on my Note 2 but Kinect's camera is way better and will be positioned properly.

[strickers]

What, up your arse? No one wants to see that, you weirdo

[Wrightylfc88]

Really!? Who cares about Skype on a games console?

[ElementX]

Seems PS4 fans do because they keep saying it'll be free

[dazzrazz]

SKYPE ON PC = FREE
SKYPE ON X1 = $60 PER YEAR

[DigitalRaptor]

"Bu, bu, bu, you're going to be paying for online anyway so what's the deal?"

"Bu, bu, bu, online gaming is behind the paywall on PS4 too so what's the deal?"

Those are the deflective excuses you're going to hear from the usual apologists on here. You cannot convince the foolish when they are so ignorant. Skype is about 1/30th of all the FREE apps you'll be paying for every year with XBL Gold.

[dazzrazz]

On pc I won't be paying shit ! If i was on PS4 I wouldn't be paying anyway because cross game chat is not shoved behind the paywall and even if would go PS+ it's $10 less and comes with "free" games every month ! WIN !

[mxrider2199]

is it free if you are paying for it?

[OrangePowerz]

People who want to use Skype already have a device that can do that for free without subsciption and they don't need to buy a games console for that.

[stage88]

I don't think the author realises that it will be coming to PS4...

[Izzy408]

Of course it will, Sony loves taking ideas from MS.

[KwietStorm_BLM]

...really? No, really?

[Izzy408]

@KwietStorm

cross-game chat
PSN+
Twitch
Tv
social networking
PS Eye

Skype?? I wouldn't be surprised.

[stage88]

@ Izzy408 Ideas that Microsoft has stolen:

Kinect
Games for Gold
Blu ray
Web browser
PlayTV (Sony has had it years before MS and I use it every day and it is better than plugging in a cable box)

Twitch, Social networking, and Skype. These are all pieces of software that companies want all available platforms to use to create revenue. Nothing was stolen, it was GIVEN.

Reported for trolling.

[mxrider2199]

PSS EYE WAS ON PS2 LMAO YUP STOLEN FROM KINECT LOLS

[skydragoonity]

Troll article.

[KwietStorm_BLM]

I still can't believe they paid so much for Skype. Google and Apple had to have been laughing during the bidding.

[strickers]

The PS3 has 5 way PSEye chat and has for years. Idiots

[DigitalRaptor]

Yep.

PS3 has had 5-way video chat for years.

PS3 has had TV functionality with PlayTV for years.

Vita has Skype and PS4 will most likely have Skype.

It hurts my head to see people try to paint these things as new.

[gigoran]

OMG! Xbone is going to destroy the ps4 with... Skype! Nobody every saw that coming. To hell with trying trying to make better games. Skype!

This has to be a joke right? You mean to tell me someone is serious about this being a highlight of the Xbone being better than the ps4? Oooooooooooooooook

[Ticklez]

So now I can't shit talk my buddies that got the Xboxone from my ps4!!! Nuts!!!

[GarrusVakarian]

Lol MS giving skype to its competitors for free but charging their own consumer base? That's love right there.

[2pacalypsenow]

i can skype on my Phone,vita,Laptop,Pc . Not being on Ps4 makes no difference

[dmeador]

I miss the days when people would actually read articles. Honestly, try it. Its crazy. The people that go crazy any time "their" console might be hinted as inferior need to chill out.

[Ticklez]

I found this article crazy cuz now I can Skype my buddies on the Xbox from my ps4. Soo sick. Love ittt

[mxrider2199]

dude that was the best thing ive read from n4g in like the past week that an awesome idea but i dont know anyone getting an xbox one :( if all my buddies who had 360 were i would steal your idea but they switching to ps4

[QuantumWake]

I'm guessing a lot of people just read the title and didn't even bother to read the actual article. lol

[christocolus]

Exactly....

[gamertk421]

I can't wait to Skype my Sony friends when I'm playing Titanfall on my Xbox one, lol.

[Red_Devilz]

They won't answer your call 'cause they'll be too busy playing awesome real exclusives.

[XisThatKid]

ANYONE give me a link or anything from where Sony confirmed Skype on PS4 please.

[yewles1]

Yeah, this article was poorly timed...

http://n4g.com/news/1342853...

[Red_Devilz]

Hmmm. Now I get it! PS4 + Skype + (Constant fear of spying, DRM comeback) - Powerful gaming hardware = XB1

[KYU2130]

All this article really said was that MS is using Skype codecs to improve the voice chat capabilities of the XB1.

[Clarence]

Wow Skype. o_o

[leemo19]

Wish Sony would add Google+ app and than have Google Hangouts, its much easier and smoother than Skype is.

[ivnheim]

Skype is for pussies

Microsoft is a fraud, and they want us to think that a feature that involves talking over your console is gonna be more essential than games... ok... fuck off Microsoft.

[SegaGamer]

It's Skype, who gives a damn ?

[quenomamen]

PS4 still got upperhand on the hardware side and skype is just an app that can added later, same can't be said for X1's hardware.

[Schizoid]

so Skype, or no Skype, we will still have "party chat, so to speak?" Right? Something similar? WTF, I don't want to use Skype at all.

[SpideySpeakz]

People still use Skype? Wasn't MS caught leaking personal info of citizens to the govt? I don't want Skype applications anywhere near my devices.

[mxrider2199]

for the people who didnt read the article its talking about the software skype uses for better quality chat even though the PSN VC was much better than XBLS tbh people on XBL sounded like robots but i dont really understand how that afffects anything since its just VC omg xbox improved their VC we wont even know which VC quality is better until we hear both so this article is a fail

[XisThatKid]

ANYONE PLEASE HELP,

When did Sony confirm Skype on PS4 please show me this info link or what con was it at? I keep seeing this on this article. I must see this info.