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#1 Feb 22 2014 at 3:19 PM Rating: Decent
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I heard skype may be on ps4 was wondering if it's true.
#2 Feb 22 2014 at 6:51 PM Rating: Default
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Using google for litterally 2 seconds told me that no there is no skype for ps4 but there is discussions about it being added in the future.
#3 Feb 22 2014 at 7:16 PM Rating: Default
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Using google for litterally 2 seconds told me that no there is no skype for ps4 but there is discussions about it being added in the future.


What's up your butt?

OP, no. This is because of the rivalry most likely (Microsoft owns Skype). Having Skype would be a shameful display -- or something like that.

You'll probably be able to mic with other PS4 users -- but this won't help you when it comes to the majority PC population, so you'll probably not be allowed to join any major FCs. You can't play this game while chatting on a keyboard.
#4 Feb 22 2014 at 9:13 PM Rating: Default
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Nothings up my but. I just have this thing about people picking other peoples brains for info when they could have easily found this info on their own in 2 seconds.

Edited, Feb 23rd 2014 12:08am by Keysofgaruda
#5 Feb 22 2014 at 11:57 PM Rating: Default
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LucasNox wrote:
Keysofgaruda wrote:
Using google for litterally 2 seconds told me that no there is no skype for ps4 but there is discussions about it being added in the future.


What's up your butt?

OP, no. This is because of the rivalry most likely (Microsoft owns Skype). Having Skype would be a shameful display -- or something like that.

You'll probably be able to mic with other PS4 users -- but this won't help you when it comes to the majority PC population, so you'll probably not be allowed to join any major FCs. You can't play this game while chatting on a keyboard.



If Microsoft is worried about their Rivalry then maybe Skype shouldnt be on PSP or PS Vita either >.>
#6 Feb 23 2014 at 5:55 PM Rating: Decent
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Keysofgaruda wrote:
Using google for litterally 2 seconds told me that no there is no skype for ps4 but there is discussions about it being added in the future.


Yea that article you read got me thinking so I posted to see if anyone have heard anything new. Seeing as the vita has skype and will give remote play I was wondering if we will get skype on the console as well.

Edited, Feb 23rd 2014 6:56pm by godagun
#7 Feb 24 2014 at 8:19 AM Rating: Good
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Exactly Skype is now owned by Microsoft so I would say no way it will happen.. Skype is supposed to be integrating into the xbox though..

It would be nice if Sony supported some cross platform communication though..

Edited, Feb 24th 2014 9:20am by Nashred
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#8 Feb 26 2014 at 9:04 AM Rating: Decent
I use Skype on my Mac and iPod Touch. I would have figured if any rivalry would deny access it would be that one.
#9 Feb 26 2014 at 9:07 AM Rating: Default
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DownWithTheSickness wrote:
I use Skype on my Mac and iPod Touch. I would have figured if any rivalry would deny access it would be that one.


Let's be real..that's like saying Mcdonalds can rival Five Guys or In-N-Out.

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Nashred wrote:
Exactly Skype is now owned by Microsoft so I would say no way it will happen.. Skype is supposed to be integrating into the xbox though..

It would be nice if Sony supported some cross platform communication though..

Edited, Feb 24th 2014 9:20am by Nashred



explain to us then why Skype is on PS Vita
#11 Feb 26 2014 at 12:36 PM Rating: Decent
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All those other versions were created before MS bought them out. When one company buys out another (like this), sometimes there are provisions to continue support in some fashion.
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#12 Feb 26 2014 at 1:16 PM Rating: Decent
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DuoMaxwellxx wrote:
Nashred wrote:
Exactly Skype is now owned by Microsoft so I would say no way it will happen.. Skype is supposed to be integrating into the xbox though..

It would be nice if Sony supported some cross platform communication though..

Edited, Feb 24th 2014 9:20am by Nashred



explain to us then why Skype is on PS Vita



I dont have to.. they did it already
http://www.geekwire.com/2012/skype-calls-arrive-sonys-playstation-vita/
If you look around you will find lots of sites saying the same thing. Microsoft does not have any product to compete with the VITA.. Plus it is considered a moble device like any cell phone, ipad, iPhone etc and that is where skype is more important if it want to compete with similar software.

The other question is does Sony want it. They allow it on the vita and their TVs but again no competition from MS on those.


I think if both parties wanted to have it the ps4 would have had it already.


But hey you never know...To me it would be a wise move and help secure skype over some of the other stuff out there. Just think ps4 player and computer players would have a common way to chat on FFXIV.





Edited, Feb 26th 2014 2:28pm by Nashred
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#13 Feb 26 2014 at 4:41 PM Rating: Good
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Nashred wrote:
Exactly Skype is now owned by Microsoft so I would say no way it will happen..

Yeah, it's not like Microsoft would ever make Office available for Macs or Apple would ever release a Windows compatible version of iTunes.

Edited, Feb 26th 2014 5:41pm by DomfranciscoOfIfrit
#14 Feb 27 2014 at 4:28 AM Rating: Default
DomfranciscoOfIfrit wrote:
Nashred wrote:
Exactly Skype is now owned by Microsoft so I would say no way it will happen..

Yeah, it's not like Microsoft would ever make Office available for Macs or Apple would ever release a Windows compatible version of iTunes.

Edited, Feb 26th 2014 5:41pm by DomfranciscoOfIfrit


I think you guys need to consider that Sony is the one doesn't want to allow Skype on the PS4 now that it's owned by Microsoft.
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LucasNox wrote:
DomfranciscoOfIfrit wrote:
Nashred wrote:
Exactly Skype is now owned by Microsoft so I would say no way it will happen..

Yeah, it's not like Microsoft would ever make Office available for Macs or Apple would ever release a Windows compatible version of iTunes.

Edited, Feb 26th 2014 5:41pm by DomfranciscoOfIfrit


I think you guys need to consider that Sony is the one doesn't want to allow Skype on the PS4 now that it's owned by Microsoft.


I didnt say either way.. All I said is it is owned by MS so it probably wont happen. I didn't say in the above statement who would not allow it, matter of fact read up a little and I mention that maybe it is Sony who does not want it,

To me it just aint happening. Skype is loosing out too other programs now and is becoming less relevant.
I actually prefer skype though to some of these others.

Edited, Feb 27th 2014 10:14am by Nashred
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#16 Feb 28 2014 at 10:05 AM Rating: Decent
My older son and his friends all use Skype. They are playing on 3~4 different consoles, not even the same games usually. Judging form what I've seen, the younger generation is using Steam more than anything else to play games, mostly because they all have a computer. No matter what console he is on at the moment he uses his PC headset.

Anyway, the meeting place after school is Skype.
#17 Feb 28 2014 at 10:13 AM Rating: Default
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My older son and his friends all use Skype. They are playing on 3~4 different consoles, not even the same games usually. Judging form what I've seen, the younger generation is using Steam more than anything else to play games, mostly because they all have a computer. No matter what console he is on at the moment he uses his PC headset.

Anyway, the meeting place after school is Skype.


I like skype and actually prefer it and have it installed and use it especially for video chat but I was just saying it aint the only game in town and things like mumble or vent are becoming popular..

The thing about skype is it seems less people have issues running it. I dont know anyone who has had issues with it.. Our FC uses vent and a few people have problems running it or installing it... I have had no issues with vent except the sound quality for allot of people that use it are hard to understand, like one person you cant hear and the next is so loud it hurts..



Edited, Feb 28th 2014 11:14am by Nashred
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