PlayStation Mobile was a software framework used to provide downloadable PlayStation content for select "Certified" mobile devices. This includes devices that both run Android 2.3 and met specific hardware requirements, PlayStation Vita, and PlayStation TV. It was active from 2012 to 2015.
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| Developer(s) | Sony Computer Entertainment |
|---|---|
| Initial release | October 3, 2012 |
| Final release | 2.01
/ 2015 |
| Operating system | Android (version 1.xx only), PlayStation Vita, PlayStation TV |
| Website | www.playstation.com/psm |
It was originally announced in 2011 as PlayStation Suite.[1] It was based on the Mono platform.[2] An open beta was released in April 2012 before it officially launched in most regions of the world on October 3, 2012.[3][4] In May 2013, Sony announced that the publisher license fee would be waived[5] in an attempt to entice more developers to create games for the service. In August 2014 with version 2.00, Sony annoucned that it will deprecate support for Android and only target PlayStation Vita and PlayStation TV.[6] It was announced in 2015 that PlayStation Mobile will be shutting down entirely. The service never gained traction despite availability on a range of handsets by many manufacturers.[7] The storefront was closed in July 2015, with the service completely shutting down on September 10, 2015.[8]
Games
editThe games released under PlayStation Mobile were available to devices via the PlayStation Store, allowing players to download the titles to their devices. Games released under the program could have the DualShock controls overlaid on top of the touchscreen, however for devices which have analog buttons such as the PlayStation Vita and Xperia Play, the controls were mapped directly to them. Developers could also make purely touch screen games, if they so choose.
At E3 2012, Sony announced that PlayStation Mobile had 56 established software houses committed to providing content on the platform.[9]
There were 683 games available on the service.
PlayStation Certified
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To ensure that Android devices run PlayStation Mobile content correctly, Sony created a set of guidelines and requirements for hardware known as PlayStation Certified. The first certified device was Sony Ericsson Xperia Play.[2][10] The PlayStation Vita and PlayStation TV also had access to PlayStation Mobile. In a November 2011 update, the previously released Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc, and Sony Ericsson Xperia acro became PlayStation Certified. The Sony Xperia S, Sony Xperia ion and Sony Tablets were also PlayStation Certified.[11]
HTC was the first non-Sony manufacturing company revealed to offer PlayStation Certified devices.[1] The HTC One series handsets were supported, noted models include HTC One X, HTC One S, HTC One V, HTC One XL, HTC One X+ and the HTC Evo 4G LTE .[12][13] At Sony's 2012 Gamescom press conference, it was revealed that the WikiPad gaming tablet would also be PlayStation Certified and that ASUS would also create certified hardware.[14] At Sony's Tokyo Game Show 2012 press conference, Fujitsu and Sharp were announced as two more partners.[15]
A full list of PlayStation Certified devices could be found at Playstation Mobile download page but has since been removed.
References
edit- ^ a b Hinkle, David. (2012-06-04) HTC is first partner for 'PlayStation Mobile,' the new name for PlayStation Suite [Update: Press release added. Joystiq. Retrieved on 2013-08-23. Archived 2012-08-05 at the Wayback Machine
- ^ a b "PlayStation SUITE GDC Online 2011 - Part 3". YouTube. Archived from the original on December 1, 2015. Retrieved November 10, 2011.
- ^ Mallory, Jordan. (2012-04-19) PlayStation Suite enters open beta, some details emerge Archived 2013-04-16 at the Wayback Machine. Joystiq. Retrieved on 2013-08-23.
- ^ PlayStation Mobile goes live today with Super Crate Box, Wipe! and Samurai Beatdown | Polygon Archived 2012-10-05 at the Wayback Machine. Theverge.com (2012-10-02). Retrieved on 2013-08-23.
- ^ Become a PlayStation Mobile publisher for free – PlayStation.Blog.Europe Archived 2013-05-10 at the Wayback Machine. Blog.eu.playstation.com. Retrieved on 2013-08-23.
- ^ Bader, Daniel (2014-08-06). "PlayStation Mobile for Android is no more, says Sony". MobileSyrup. Retrieved 2024-09-20.
- ^ "Sony is closing its failed PlayStation Mobile platform - the Verge". 11 March 2015. Archived from the original on 2019-12-21. Retrieved 2020-01-14.
- ^ "PlayStation Mobile Will Power Down on July 15th". Archived from the original on 2015-03-15. Retrieved 2015-03-11.
- ^ "List of Third Party Game Developers and Publishers" (PDF). Sony. Sony Corp. June 5, 2012. Archived from the original (PDF) on June 11, 2012. Retrieved June 8, 2012.
- ^ "Sony Announces Optimally Designed 'Sony Tablet' with Android 3.0 that Complements Network Services for an immersive Entertainment Experience also Strengthening VAIO in Expanding PC Markets". Sony Electronics. Sony Corp. April 26, 2011. Archived from the original on May 6, 2011. Retrieved May 14, 2011.
- ^ "NTTドコモより発売中のXperiaシリーズ4機種機能バージョンアップのお知らせ―11月7日より順次開始 エリアメールやテザリング、PlayStationCertified対応など―". Sony Ericsson (in Japanese). Sony Corp. November 4, 2011. Archived from the original on November 6, 2011. Retrieved November 10, 2011.
- ^ "SONY COMPUTER ENTERTAINMENT ANNOUNCES HTC AS PART OF THE PLAYSTATION™CERTIFIED LICENSE PROGRAM PLAYSTATION®SUITE RENAMED "PLAYSTATION®MOBILE"". Sony. Sony Corp. June 5, 2012. Archived from the original on June 7, 2012. Retrieved June 8, 2012.
- ^ "GSMArena.com News". December 12, 2012. Archived from the original on December 12, 2012. Retrieved December 12, 2012.
- ^ Smith, Mat. (2012-08-14) PlayStation Mobile detailed: different screens, same games Archived 2017-08-05 at the Wayback Machine. Engadget.com. Retrieved on 2013-08-23.
- ^ Gilbert, Ben. (2012-09-19) Sharp and Fujitsu join PlayStation Certified program, PS Mobile SDK available this November Archived 2017-08-05 at the Wayback Machine. Engadget.com. Retrieved on 2013-08-23.
External links
edit- Official website
- Developer Portal Archived 2015-11-06 at the Wayback Machine