Adhoc Party for PlayStation Portable
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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 WLAN-connected PlayStation 3
.
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. The European/PAL version was released on December 22, 2009.
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 or ad-hoc only multiplayer games.
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. The PlayStation 3 official Wireless Keypad is also supported, however, users must press the Enter key to begin typing.
scheduled for October 30; however, it was delayed until November 6. The beta version was updated to version 1.02 on November 20, 2008 with 32 additional supported games. Beta version 1.03 came out on November 29, 2008, it added features such as BGM selection (from the XMB
). 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.
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 information is 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 room
s, 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.
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.
The following is a simple diagram depicting how the PSP & PS3 are connected to the internet.
Connection between the PSP and PS3 are wireless where as the connection between the PS3 and the internet are wired (network cable).
in both regular and budget releases. On April 24, 2009 SCEJ released the update 1.07 bringing the number of games officially supported to over 226. Sony stated that the service does not support all titles with adhoc mode. The application may not function properly depending on the game contents and or users’ network status.
PlayStation Portable
The is a handheld game console manufactured and marketed by Sony Corporation Development of the console was announced during E3 2003, and it was unveiled on , 2004, at a Sony press conference before E3 2004...
handheld console which uses a WLAN-connected PlayStation 3
PlayStation 3
The is the third home video game console produced by Sony Computer Entertainment and the successor to the PlayStation 2 as part of the PlayStation series. The PlayStation 3 competes with Microsoft's Xbox 360 and Nintendo's Wii as part of the seventh generation of video game consoles...
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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. The European/PAL version was released on December 22, 2009.
Concept
The purpose of this software is to extend the PlayStation Portable's adhocADHOC
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game function using the PlayStation Network through the PlayStation 3's built-in wi-fi
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi or Wifi, is a mechanism for wirelessly connecting electronic devices. A device enabled with Wi-Fi, such as a personal computer, video game console, smartphone, or digital audio player, can connect to the Internet via a wireless network access point. An access point has a range of about 20...
. 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 or ad-hoc only multiplayer games.
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
Bluetooth
Bluetooth is a proprietary open wireless technology standard for exchanging data over short distances from fixed and mobile devices, creating personal area networks with high levels of security...
headset or the PlayStation Eye
PlayStation Eye
The PlayStation Eye is a digital camera device, similar to a webcam, for the PlayStation 3. The technology uses computer vision and gesture recognition to process images taken by the camera. This allows players to interact with games using motion and color detection as well as sound through its...
webcam's microphone. Text chat, known as "lobby
Lobby (room)
A lobby is a room in a building which is used for entry from the outside. Sometimes referred to as a foyer or an entrance hall.Many office buildings, hotels and skyscrapers go to great lengths to decorate their lobbies to create the right impression....
chat", is also possible within public ("Free") rooms and private ("Password") rooms. The PlayStation 3 official Wireless Keypad is also supported, however, users must press the Enter key to begin typing.
Beta version
Sony issued a press release on October 9, 2008, commenting on the Beta version's release on the Japanese PlayStation StorePlayStation Store
The PlayStation Store is an online virtual market available to users of Sony's PlayStation 3 and PlayStation Portable game consoles via the PlayStation Network. The Store offers a range of downloadable content both for purchase and available free of charge. Available content includes full games,...
scheduled for October 30; however, it was delayed until November 6. The beta version was updated to version 1.02 on November 20, 2008 with 32 additional supported games. Beta version 1.03 came out on November 29, 2008, it added features such as BGM selection (from the XMB
XrossMediaBar
The XrossMediaBar is a graphical user interface developed by Sony Computer Entertainment. The interface features icons that are spread horizontally across the screen. Navigation moves the icons, instead of a cursor. These icons are used as categories to organize the options available to the user...
). 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.
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 information is 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 room
Chat room
The term chat room, or chatroom, is primarily used by mass media to describe any form of synchronous conferencing, occasionally even asynchronous conferencing...
s, 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
Siren
In Greek mythology, the Sirens were three dangerous mermaid like creatures, portrayed as seductresses who lured nearby sailors with their enchanting music and voices to shipwreck on the rocky coast of their island. Roman poets placed them on an island called Sirenum scopuli...
, 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.
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.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.
The following is a simple diagram depicting how the PSP & PS3 are connected to the internet.
Connection between the PSP and PS3 are wireless where as the connection between the PS3 and the internet are wired (network cable).
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.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 GMonster Hunter Portable 2nd G
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in both regular and budget releases. On April 24, 2009 SCEJ released the update 1.07 bringing the number of games officially supported to over 226. Sony stated that the service does not support all titles with adhoc mode. The application may not function properly depending on the game contents and or users’ network status.