The Metro

Repiv

Disclaimers: I don't have a PSP and I don't claim to know what the hell i'm talking about.

I'm pretty sure the PSP can connect to WiFi hotspots in infrastructure mode for internet play and in Ad-Hoc mode for PSP to PSP play (Up to 16 players or something).

I hope i'm right and I hope that helped.

The Metro

mutant1345

the PSP can connect to the internet through wi fi and has ad hoc for psp to psp game sharing capabilities on certain games and gaming with friends

Eddyisgreat

by the by , the starbucks tmobile internet hotspots are pay or plan usage. no free meal ticketh here!

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suicidesolution

So is there any free way of playing over the 'internet' with your PSP?

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mikebork

you can play for free from your home wireless network. as for hot spots, you can use them as long as they dont require a browser log in. the psp doesnt support that yet, although i believe we will see it in an update

suicidesolution

I'm on cable internet, so no wireless network here.

What exactly is a hotspot? I'm guessing that the PSP can pick up wireless transmitions at different locations? If so, you would randomly find a place around town where you can just connect to the internet with your PSP?

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Pibe38

A hotspot it's like at Starbucks or some hotels, before you can access the 'net you have to sign in. Some hotels, for example, after you type any website you'll be directed to their sign-in screen. PSP currently does not support this, although it will in the future (I read it on a chat transcript on the official forums).

What I seem to be having trouble with, is wireless connections that do not boradcast their SSID as it's the case in my school. I have already connected at home, but was not able at school, even after inputting the SSID manually. Weird thing is, from the same spot my Axim connected just fine but my PSP was not able to detect the access point.

roboto

You *May* be able to use the Pure WipeOut's browser to login on Hotspots. Then again I am not so sure if it would work if you want to then go play online games.
Seems like a bit of a waste until we get a firmware update with the Real Browser.

red magic

^my thoughts exactly, wait for the firmware update, I'm sure they will fix things like that

kwaterworker

Anyone know if you can ad-hoc the PSP with a pocket PC w/win moble SE

Eddyisgreat

Originally Posted by suicidesolution

I'm on cable internet, so no wireless network here. What exactly is a hotspot? I'm guessing that the PSP can pick up wireless transmitions at different locations? If so, you would randomly find a place around town where you can just connect to the internet with your PSP?

you make it sound like if you have cable you cannot have wireless period! just go to any comp store and pickup a wireless router, make sure to checkout the manual.

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Eddyisgreat

Originally Posted by Gamer_#1

Anyone know if you can ad-hoc the PSP with a pocket PC w/win moble SE

no you can't, and if you could, what would you do?

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kwaterworker

Send MP3"s & movies via wi-fi to the PSP mem card.