Sure, but Xlink Kai and Adhoc Party aren't speculation - they're already a good way to play the game online, with no "server maintenance", FW requirements, and potentially less lag and FPS reductions, amongst other advantages. I don't intend to stop playing Pulse, although I'm sure I'll cut down eventually, so this isn't "useless" to me or anybody else who wants to play this game online in future.

About the new PSP, 2000 FTW!