There's a piece of hardware coming out for the psp for approx AU$65 that can translate between languages. The previews I've seen only show between english, japanese, and chinese at this point, but still, looks like a useful addon for when I visit Japan in the hols! :D http://files.pspupdates.qj.net/cgi-bin/cfiles.cgi?0,0,0,0,10,1699
Some more trailers... http://media.psp.ign.com/media/692/692363/vids_1.html
Here's a piccy for those who can't be bothered with vids. http://www.pspupdates.qj.net/cm_talkman_new_york_8_thumb.jpg
Quote from Psycho Penguin: Who needs a translator this day and age? Almost everyone speaks or at least knows a little english anyway.
You're kidding, right? Or do you seriously think that everyone in the world speaks enough english that you don't need a translator to understand them? Shit, I need a translator just to get a loaf of bread from the milk bar these days.