Late this afternoon, SCE made it possible to compete in Internet multiplayer matches while on the toilet. And it was as easy as offering US PSP owners a downloadable app that works around ad hoc functionality.
The app is called adhocParty. It may seem fresh, but it isn’t -- it has been available in Japan for some time, allowing the droves of Monster Hunter PSP players to connect without having to be near each other. Regardless of newness, adhocParty has just been released in the US as a free download via the PS Store.
As explained in a PS blog video, a PS3 is needed to make the app clap. The big black system acts as a dongle and also provides the visuals for the hoops (creating lobbies, finding players, etc.) you’ll have to jump through in order to play ad hoc games through the Internet. But before that, you’ll have to register your PSP and download the application as if you were setting up Remote Play again.
Just think of the process like adding a controller, except the PS3 actually does something this time around.
Currently, SCE is making a big deal out of Gran Turismo and Monster Hunter support, but we’re guessing adhocParty also works with other games, so give it a spin and experiment if you care. And speaking of caring, a video walkthrough courtesy of the publisher of the app is available over at the PS blog. Go learn!
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If it works like I think it will(with the game it will I hope), maybe that means we can add some PSP fun to the FNF lineup.
Maybe...
It's nice to finally have a version that I can read everything.
Also, the news post doesn't reflect that it also has voice support. So all of the Ad Hoc games you're playing, you can use your bluetooth headset to voice chat with the people you're playing with. A great boon for us Monster Hunter players. :D
You cannot have a wireless connection on your PS3 for this to work. You need to have your PS3 wired, or wired to a bridge. The PS3 wireless needs to be unused so it can connect to your PS3.
I noticed a lot of people were shocked at hearing that a wireless network device cannot service 2 separate networks at the same time. Just doesn't work like that.
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It's fucking excellent.
Hate messy cables, luckily swapping the settings is super easy on a PS3. although it would be nice to have various network setting, uh, sets, to choose from like on the PSP.
The only issue with that is finding other people online wanting to play Darkstalkers. I'd find someone on the forums before just venturing online and hoping to find someone.