Skype for the PlayStation Vita went live today, with owners of the Sony-made handheld games console now able to make video calls using the Microsoft-owned chat platform.

Unlike the recently launched Windows Phone version of Skype [1], the application is able to run in the background while the Vita multitasks between other apps and gaming. Ah, Mum's calling, better pause my WipEout [2] race.

The app works over both 3G and Wi-Fi and can switch between the front and rear cameras to show off your surroundings - as well as your ugly mug - to those on the other side.

Owners of Sony's handheld games console can download Skype for PlayStation [3] Vita free from today. ®

Links

1. http://www.theregister.co.uk/2012/04/23/microsoft_skype_winphone/
2. http://www.reghardware.com/2012/02/27/review_game_ten_playstation_vita_launch_games/page5.html
3. http://www.skype.com/intl/en/get-skype/on-your-ps-vita

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