adhoc Party for PlayStation Portable
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| Developer(s) | Sony Computer Entertainment |
| Publisher(s) | SCEJ |
| Distributor(s) | SCEJ |
| Native resolution | 720p |
| Version | 1.07 |
| Platform(s) | PlayStation 3 |
| Release date(s) | PlayStation Store JP November 6, 2008 (beta)[1] NA November 19, 2009 [2] PAL December 22, 2009[3] |
| Genre(s) | Online service |
| Rating(s) | CERO: A |
| Media | Download |
| Input methods | Gamepad |
adhoc Party for PlayStation Portable (アドホック・パーティー for PlayStation Portable, adohokku pātī for PlayStation Portable), adhoc Party for short, is a PlayStation Network free game service for the PlayStation Portable handheld console which uses a LAN-connected PlayStation 3.[4]
A Japanese beta version was released on November 6, 2008. An English version was released on the North American PlayStation Store on November 19, 2009.[2] The European/PAL version was released on December 22, 2009.[3]
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[edit] Concept
The purpose of this software is to extend the PlayStation Portable's adhoc game function using the PlayStation Network through the PlayStation 3's built-in wi-fi. Therefore it is not compatible with the non-wifi enabled PlayStation 3 20GB model (CECHB00). The PlayStation 3 must be connected to the Internet with a broadband network (wired) connection since the wireless connection is used as a server for the PlayStation Portable. Another constraint is the PlayStation Portable user must remain close to the PlayStation 3 so the PS3 to PSP wi-fi connection is still active during ad hoc playtime. This software therefore benefits those with a PSP who wish to play online but have no wireless internet connection available to them.
The PSP to PSP ad hoc connection is replaced by a PSP to PS3 ad hoc connection to allow online gaming on a global scale through the PlayStation Network enabled PlayStation 3. It allows advanced online multiplayer functions on the PlayStation Portable such as voice chat using the PlayStation 3 official bluetooth headset or the PlayStation Eye webcam's microphone. Text chat, known as "lobby chat", is also possible within public ("Free") rooms and private ("Password") rooms.[5][6] The PlayStation 3 official Wireless Keypad is also supported, however, users must press the Enter key to begin typing.
[edit] Beta version
Sony issued a press release on October 9, 2008, commenting on the Beta version's release on the Japanese PlayStation Store scheduled for October 30;[7] however, it was delayed until November 6.[1] The beta version was updated to version 1.02 on November 20, 2008 with 32 additional supported games.[8] Beta version 1.03 came out on November 29, 2008, it added features such as BGM selection (from the XMB).[9] Version 1.06 added the following features: group voice chat, customizable lobby wallpaper (using any image from the PS3 hard drive) and the ability to create 8 person rooms. Version 1.07, now displays the current NAT type for the PS3 on the bottom left of the Title screen.
[edit] adhoc Party
The beta version's graphical user interface is based upon four features:
[edit] Start (スタート)
"Start" is the ad hoc Party portal allowing to select a server called "World" and a meeting area called "Lobby". Afer accepting the Terms of Use, the green dashboard interface is displayed. First, a World ("World A~J") has to be selected, each World is divided into 64 "Lobbies" ("lobby 01~64") hosting a maximum number of 32 users each. That makes a total number of 20,480 users connected simultaneously on the available 10 servers during the Japanese beta version.
Lobby traffic (i.e. the number of connected PlayStation 3) is illustrated by a coloured character icon. There are four colours, grey for empty Lobbies, blue for Lobbies hosting 1~15 users, orange for Lobbies hosting 16~26 users and red for Lobbies hosting 27~32 users. Once a certain Lobby is selected informations are provided about the number of hosted users (入場者数), Free Rooms (フリールーム), Password Rooms (パスワードルーム) or PSN "Friends" (フレンド). Full Lobbies hosting 32 users cannot be entered though, hence the "error 3002" message, then another Lobby can be selected. When a World's 64 Lobbies are all full, a different World has to be chosen.
When entering an available Lobby, the user's avatar appears on the dashboard, this avatar can be moved using the L3 analog stick. A dashboard location must be pointed out to create a "Room" or to simply move the avatar. It is possible to communicate with other avatars by activating the Voice Chat on the left option panel, or to type text messages using the Start button. Emotions can be communicated with the Avatar Actions (アバターアクション) by holding Square button and selecting one of the four available animations. Since Lobbies are dedicated to host chat rooms, each avatar has the ability to create his own which can be either public, either private. Such private rooms are password secured hence their "Password Room" name and key marked icon, as opposed to the "Free Room" and its open door icon.
Creating a Room is done by selecting a location on the green dashboard with Circle button, then using "Room Draw" (ROOMを作成する). In order to describe its purpose to users (launch a multiplayer game or just chat) it is possible to edit the created Room by adding a name, a short comment and a password to it. Once the Room is created the avatar enters it and a new window pops up. This new window contains a Room Chat Log for text messages, it displays the hosted avatars and also features the Sound Call (サウンドコール) which is a way to communicate using one of the four distinctive sounds (siren, applause, etc.). Each Room can host up to four avatars which is the maximum number of players supported by the PlayStation Portable's multiplayer ad hoc feature. Version 1.06 allows each room to host up to 8 avatars - selectable when creating the room.
[edit] Jump (ジャンプ)
"Jump" is made for selecting "Friend List" (フレンドリスト) or "Bookmark" (ブックマーク) which allows to directly join a connected PSN friend's Lobby, or to select a bookmarked Lobby. Lobbies can be bookmarked from the dashboard's right Option panel under the "World A - lobby 01" form.
[edit] ad hoc (アドホック)
"ad hoc" is used to connect the PlayStation 3 with an activated PlayStation Portable. The PlayStation 3 Network Settings must be set to Broadband Network (wired) and the PlayStation Portable's wireless LAN switch must be turned on. Also power supply through the AC sector instead of the battery is highly recommended to avoid power loss when hosting a game. When "ad hoc" feature is launched on the PlayStation 3, the supported PlayStation Portable software's ad hoc game mode must be launched to connect the two systems together through wi-fi. Once the ad hoc connection is successful, the activated PlayStation Portable's nickname is displayed on the TV screen with a confirmation message. Since version 1.05, you can also do a search in a specific world for any rooms that are currently hosting the game that you are playing.
[edit] Information page (情報ページ)
The "Information page" is the PlayStation 3 built-in web browser restricted online user manual for adhoc Party.
[edit] Supported titles (1.07)
At launch, the sole officially supported title for use with adhoc Party for PSP beta was, the console biggest million seller, Monster Hunter Portable 2nd G in both regular and budget releases.[10] On November 20, 2008 SCEJ released the update 1.02 which officially supported up to 33 titles, including older and latest software such as Phantasy Star Portable and Macross Ace Frontier.[8] On December 18, 2008 SCEJ released the update 1.04 bringing the number of games officially supported to over 100. On February 12, 2009 SCEJ released the update 1.05 bringing the number of games officially supported to over 196. On March 29, 2009 SCEJ released the update 1.06 bringing the number of games officially supported to over 223. On April 24, 2009 SCEJ released the update 1.07 bringing the number of games officially supported to over 226. Please note, that the list of supported games below has not been updated recently.
The ability to transform your local adhoc multiplayer games into an over-the-net experience via a PlayStation 3 is a significant step forward to integrate the PlayStation Network with the PlayStation Portable.
However Sony officially announced «This service does not support all the titles with adhoc mode. The application may not function properly depending on the game contents and or users’ network status».[11] See below the full list of all officially supported Japanese titles, sorted by publisher:[12]
[edit] References
- ^ a b PlayStation.com (Japan) Software Catalog
- ^ a b "Monster Hunter Freedom Unite Players…Unite!" US PlayStation Blog, November 19, 2009
- ^ a b "PlayStation Store Update" EU PlayStation Blog, December 10, 2009 - Comment 6
- ^ Sony Computer Entertainment Japan press release, November 6, 2008
- ^ Let's Play adhoc Party!
- ^ adhoc Party for PSP official trailer
- ^ SCEJ announces "ahhoc Party for PlayStation Portable"
- ^ a b PS3を通じてPSPユーザー同士が協力／対戦プレイを楽しめるアドホック・パーティー for PlayStationPortable 33タイトルの動作ステータスを確認
- ^ バックグラウンドで音楽を再生する
- ^ adhoc Party for PlayStation Portable official website
- ^ SCEJ announces "adhoc Party for PlayStation Portable"
- ^ アドホック・パーティー for PlayStationPortable
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