BT and Sony have finally signed a contract to add a new wireless broadband communications functions (including high quality voice calls, handheld video calls and messaging) to the Sony PSP (PlayStation Portable) gaming device.

The two leading companies will integrate the Sony PSP (PlayStation Portable) with the BT Broadband video and voice ’softphone’ products. Several additional features, such as enable calls and messages to PCs, fixed lines and mobiles will be added in the next couple of month.

“The combination of SCEE and BT working together is a natural fit. Sony is a world-class company producing some of the world’s most innovative electronic devices and BT is at the forefront of communications with the 21CN global platform. The PSP is an excellent device for both gaming and communications, because of its high quality screen and audio capabilities. With over 8 million PSPs shipped across Europe, we are very excited by the opportunity to give customers a whole new communications experience, connecting and seeing friends across the world through BT’s technology.” said Steve Andrews, BT chief, Mobility and Convergence.