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Sony revealed that it had plans to add Skype Web Phone function to PSPs in Japan by the end of this month. It appears as if Sony is trying hard to sell its PSPs which are way behind Nintendo’s DS in sales.

Eventhough it was planned to be up and running by January, the delay, as mentioned by Sony was that the microphone which was planned to be sold along with PSPs didnt meet the Skype specifications for the PSP users in Japan.

Skype intervened stating that the microphone would pass the Skype requirements if it is sold with a recommendation to be used within 10 centimeters from the mouth of an user.

More details on ZDNet

Ever since there had been a notion that Bronze and Gold Gadgets wouldnt do that well when it comes to the Sales Department. So releasing a limited-edition Matte Bronze PSP from Sony is surely gonna make some heads turn. The Sony had been shouting that only 60,000 pieces would be brought out in Japan for sale. And that would cost each about $230 (You do the Match, he he he , 23,800 Yen) and say what, the bundle includes a TV-out cable for the very first time. But, its advisable to get a TV-out Cable from external sources and get a PSP rather than stuffing the Matte Bronze PSP which would look like You are playing on Granma’s PSP. But, if you love it, do go and get yourself one. We would love to hear from you with some pics too.

There’s no exact date yet, but Kotaku’s reporting that a red PSP will be hitting this summer undled with a copy of God of War: Chains of Olympus as well as Superbad and a gift ertificate for a downloadable PlayStation Store game. It’s similar to the Star Wars PSP rom last summer in that it’s a branded PSP, but instead of a bald disabled man with a deep oice, you’re getting a bald Spartan with a deep voice. [Kotaku]