This is how you throw an adhocParty

by Andrew Yoon { Nov 20th 2009 at 10:00PM }

The PlayStation.Blog has been kind enough to make a walkthrough video of Sony's brand new adhocParty service for PSP/PS3. With this program, games that don't have Infrastructure multiplayer modes on PSP can be played online through the PlayStation Network. Essentially, the PS3 uses some evil voodoo magic to trick the PSP into thinking it's playing Ad-Hoc with others.

The program is available for free on the PlayStation Store right now. To see the video, click past the break.

Tags: ad-hoc-party, adhocparty, psn

Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)

John @ Nov 20th 2009 10:05PM

looks pretty cool i might try it..or not haha

Solace @ Nov 20th 2009 10:09PM

I hate how it works sometimes and then completely screws up 5 mins later. Some games are pretty horrible on it also. They might as well have called it Monster Hunter Party because that's basically all anyone plays and the occasional Dissida and Gran Turismo

Awetoebawt @ Nov 20th 2009 10:32PM

Welcome to the world of Sony.

devilsei @ Nov 20th 2009 11:25PM

Honestly though Monster Hunter is the main target with this, MHF: Unite was touted to use this software, but we've had to either wait several months, or used the japanese program, to use its feature.

Nate Addison @ Nov 21st 2009 10:24AM

You mean I'm the only one that plays War of the Lions anymore? Come on people......seriously....come on!!!!

Cheesus Crust @ Nov 22nd 2009 2:14AM

War of the Lions? I beat it... Then I played the DS Tactics 2, and realized how slow and frustrating WotL was.

jcj2391 @ Nov 20th 2009 10:22PM

the ps3 need to be in wired connection to do adhocparty......................i tried it

M.Garvey @ Nov 23rd 2009 9:26AM

I got that same comment. Seeing as my PS3 is no where near my router, it is very unlikely that I will be using this piece of software unless a fix is made or something. Does it have something to do with my NAT Type? Mine says Nat "Type 2."

Amos @ Nov 20th 2009 10:32PM

I have a non-WiFi launch PS3 so I can't even use this. :cries:

Brannan @ Nov 21st 2009 8:21AM

I want to use this sooo bad, but I don't have a cord that connects to my router.

rohan @ Nov 20th 2009 11:03PM

they need to try and make it wireless not wired otherwise i cannot use it T__T

Twib @ Nov 21st 2009 12:18AM

The wifi card in the PS3 can only be used for one task at a time. this being internet or adhoc.

to be able to do both they would need two wifi cards in the system

isotrex @ Nov 21st 2009 3:27AM

maybe it's about time they release a usb accessory for those who prefers wifi so they can have dual wifi or more. also make it wireless n and cheap. rofl.

Kinsey @ Nov 21st 2009 5:41AM

@Twib - That's not true. I can remote play directly to my PS3 and use it's browser over wifi. But who knows there might be some other complication they have to work around.

bakerboi @ Nov 21st 2009 2:41PM

I hear that a Wired Connection is a Standard for any tunneling software. So this may be the reason.

S. Tiger @ Nov 20th 2009 11:36PM

IT SLIPPED RIGHT PAST ME

God damn you Sony!

And my brother still needs to send me that damn 15' CAT5e cable...

TM @ Nov 21st 2009 1:04AM

it's a shame. The only thing I am missing for this is a fast, wireless internet and cable

Jam @ Nov 21st 2009 9:43AM

this company really seems to have its priorities out of whack, doesn't it? odd little niche things like this and they can't make it so i can buy stuff/make friend request/send messages, etc on my PC for my PS3 (or XGC, but that's a given)? that's what i really want!

Jacksons @ Nov 21st 2009 5:43PM

Well, pretty soon I'll get to move into my new house where I can be wired in. My wifi card is busy giving my PS3 web access.

Maxx the Slash @ Nov 21st 2009 7:27PM

I think this is bull that you need a PS3 to use Ad-Hoc party. Seriously, playing multiplayer online should have been considered from the beginning of the PSP's life. How about they update the actual PSP to run Ad-Hoc Party? You know, so us PSP owners don't have to dish out a couple hundred dollars more to play PSP games online?

san7an4 @ Nov 22nd 2009 6:50AM

wait.. why can't my psp just do this already?
I need a ps3 and wired connection.. add in patience stir wait..try again stir some more
no thanks..

i thought it was 2009?

cyberalyman @ Nov 22nd 2009 4:35PM

If you're having problems getting your router wired to your PS3, you could try an Ethernet through mains type solution. Homeplug kind of thing, that's what I do.

Josh @ Nov 22nd 2009 7:53PM

What's up with the music? Does it fit the video at all?

Gregory Christopher @ Nov 23rd 2009 1:14PM

she hot

mercurywa @ Nov 23rd 2009 5:20PM

The built-in wireless was a HUGE selling point for me because otherwise I'd need a 30+ foot cable to plug it in to my router on the other side of the house.

So.... No... I am not going to go out and buy a cable and muck about in a crawlspace for this. Thanks anyway.

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