Monster Hunter Unite, Gran Turismo PSP Getting Online Multiplayer via PlayStation 3's adhocParty

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Sony has revealed that the PlayStation 3's "adhocParty" functionality will debut in North America later this month, allowing those that own both a PlayStation 3 and PSP to play portable games like Gran Turismo PSP and Monster Hunter Freedom online.

Supporting only certain titles, the adhocParty service essentially transforms the PlayStation 3 into an online access point, which then enables the ad hoc multiplayer of compatible PSP games to be played across the internet instead of locally.

Sony is billing adhocParty as a "new social gaming service," with Capcom North America and Europe's COO Mark Beaumont noting that "at last, Monster Hunter fans will be able to adventure together, regardless of where they are in North America."

Chris Faylor was previously a games journalist creating content at Shacknews.

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    November 16, 2009 10:28 AM

    hey sony, I have a much better idea.
    why don't you let me hook up my psp to my ps3 and let me play umd games on my ps3 with online play?

    that sounds MUCH better

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      November 16, 2009 10:47 AM

      that's essentially what this is.

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        November 16, 2009 10:51 AM

        oh, wait. i see what you're saying. yeah, you have to play on psp, not ps3.

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      November 17, 2009 12:31 AM

      i dont really see the appeal of playing a psp game on a 32"+ 1080p TV

      Since adhocparty supports voice chat you can just lay in bed and play, its alot better that way. At least for me as i have my TV hooked up to my PC/PS3 and my chair is not very comfortable.

      Couple in a wireless keyboard and your set.

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