Got a PSP? Get free HotSpot WiFi.

I was at the office today (aka Starbucks) and my Verizon EVDO card was having difficulty maintaining a connection. So I flipped on over to Melissa’s HotSpot account (she gets access with her T-Mobile Dash plan) and noticed this promotion:

It’s easy to kick off your six-month trial period. Just download the latest system software update to your PSP®, login at your local T-Mobile HotSpot, choose the “Use Wireless HotSpot” option and follow the instructions to get connected. Look for the T-Mobile HotSpot logo on PSP® system-compatible games.

My PSP is still collecting dust in the nightstand. I tried a few games recently (via Gamefly), but the ergonomics still kill me. Hopefully this T-Mo tie-in bodes well for the Go!Messenger service – video chat and VoIP don’t do much for me, but a POP email client and better virtual (or external) keyboard would make my PSP a whole lot more useful.