Sony Computer Entertainment Europe today announced the immediate availability of the latest system software update for PSP. Version 3.90 will enable all owners of the new PSP Slim & Lite*(PSP 2000 series) to make and receive phone calls, adding a whole new raft of functionality, highlighting the true portability of PSP.

Sony Computer Entertainment In. today announced that it would introduce Skype features to the new slim and light PSP handheld entertainment system (PSP-2000 series). More than 246 million members are registered for the use of this communications software, which enables users to communicate with other Skype users around the world over the Internet. Calls between Skype users are free of charge.

Looks like the PSP will be getting some VoIP action. According to PR for Sony's upcoming CES showing, Skype is apparently coming to the PSP. Now, having used Skype on the PC I must say this isn't automatically a good thing. Read more after the break.