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{{About|the gaming software framework|the PlayStation Network focused mobile application for iOS and Android|PlayStation App}}
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{{Infobox software
{{Infobox software
| name = PlayStation Mobile
| name = PlayStation Mobile
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| caption =
| caption =
| developer = [[Sony Computer Entertainment]]
| developer = [[Sony Computer Entertainment]]
| released = October 20, 2011 (Private Beta)<br />April 19, 2012 (Open Beta)<br />October 3, 2012 (Public Release)<br />November 20, 2012 (SDK Release)
| released = October 3, 2012
| latest release version = 2.01
| latest release version = 2.01
| latest release date = 2015
| latest release date = 2015
| operating system = [[Android (operating system)|Android]] (version 1.xx only), [[PlayStation Vita]], [[PlayStation TV]]
| operating system = [[Android (operating system)|Android]] (version 1.xx only), [[PlayStation Vita]], [[PlayStation TV]]
| size =
| discontinued = yes
| language = English
| status = Closed
| genre =
| website = [http://www.playstation.com/psm/index_e.html www.playstation.com/psm]
| website = [http://www.playstation.com/psm/index_e.html www.playstation.com/psm]
}}
}}


'''PlayStation Mobile''' (formerly '''PlayStation Suite'''<ref name="Joystiq HTC">Hinkle, David. (2012-06-04) [http://www.joystiq.com/2012/06/04/htc-is-first-non-sony-partner-for-playstation-mobile-the-new-na/ HTC is first partner for 'PlayStation Mobile,' the new name for PlayStation Suite [Update: Press release added]. Joystiq. Retrieved on 2013-08-23.</ref>) was a [[software framework]] used to provide downloadable PlayStation content for devices that meet PlayStation Certified requirements. This includes devices that both run [[Android (operating system)|Android]] 2.3 and meet specific unannounced hardware requirements, [[PlayStation Vita]], and [[PlayStation TV]]. PlayStation Mobile is based on the [[Mono (software)|Mono]] platform.<ref name="KotakuJan27">{{cite web | url =https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9L_oXvIhOWM&t=3m23s | archive-url =https://web.archive.org/web/20151201174149/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9L_oXvIhOWM&t=3m23s | dead-url =yes | archive-date =December 1, 2015 | title =PlayStation SUITE GDC Online 2011 - Part 3 | accessdate = November 10, 2011}}</ref>
'''PlayStation Mobile''' (formerly '''PlayStation Suite'''<ref name="Joystiq HTC">Hinkle, David. (2012-06-04) [http://www.joystiq.com/2012/06/04/htc-is-first-non-sony-partner-for-playstation-mobile-the-new-na/ HTC is first partner for 'PlayStation Mobile,' the new name for PlayStation Suite [Update: Press release added]. Joystiq. Retrieved on 2013-08-23. {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120805165417/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/06/04/htc-is-first-non-sony-partner-for-playstation-mobile-the-new-na/ |date=2012-08-05 }}</ref>) was a [[software framework]] used to provide downloadable PlayStation content for devices that meet PlayStation Certified requirements. This includes devices that both run [[Android (operating system)|Android]] 2.3 and met specific hardware requirements, [[PlayStation Vita]], and [[PlayStation TV]]. PlayStation Mobile was based on the [[Mono (software)|Mono]] platform.<ref name="KotakuJan27">{{cite web | url =https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9L_oXvIhOWM&t=3m23s | archive-url =https://web.archive.org/web/20151201174149/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9L_oXvIhOWM&t=3m23s | url-status =dead | archive-date =December 1, 2015 | title =PlayStation SUITE GDC Online 2011 - Part 3 | website=[[YouTube]] | access-date = November 10, 2011}}</ref>


The Open Beta was released on April 19, 2012.<ref>Mallory, Jordan. (2012-04-19) [http://www.joystiq.com/2012/04/19/playstation-suite-enters-open-beta-some-details-emerge/ PlayStation Suite enters open beta, some details emerge]. Joystiq. Retrieved on 2013-08-23.</ref> PlayStation Mobile opened in the [[United States]], [[Japan]], [[Canada]], [[United Kingdom]], [[France]], [[Germany]], [[Italy]], [[Spain]] and [[Australia]] on October 3, 2012.<ref>[https://www.theverge.com/gaming/2012/10/2/3447060/playstation-mobile-goes-live-today PlayStation Mobile goes live today with Super Crate Box, Wipe! and Samurai Beatdown | Polygon]. Theverge.com (2012-10-02). Retrieved on 2013-08-23.</ref> Sony states that PlayStation Mobile support will continue to be rolled out to more countries over time.<ref>[http://blog.eu.playstation.com/2013/01/23/six-weeks-of-free-playstation-mobile-gaming-starts-today-update-2/#comment-337679 Six weeks of free PlayStation Mobile gaming (update) – PlayStation.Blog.Europe]. Blog.eu.playstation.com (2013-01-23). Retrieved on 2013-08-23.</ref> It has also been stated that [[PlayStation Network]] Trophy integration is being worked on.<ref>[http://blog.eu.playstation.com/2013/02/06/six-weeks-of-free-playstation-mobile-gaming-update-4/#comment-344007 Six weeks of free PlayStation Mobile gaming – update 4 – PlayStation.Blog.Europe]. Blog.eu.playstation.com (2013-02-06). Retrieved on 2013-08-23.</ref>
An open beta was released in April 2012 before it officially launched in most regions of the world on October 3, 2012.<ref>Mallory, Jordan. (2012-04-19) [http://www.joystiq.com/2012/04/19/playstation-suite-enters-open-beta-some-details-emerge/ PlayStation Suite enters open beta, some details emerge] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130416012021/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/04/19/playstation-suite-enters-open-beta-some-details-emerge |date=2013-04-16 }}. Joystiq. Retrieved on 2013-08-23.</ref><ref>[https://www.theverge.com/gaming/2012/10/2/3447060/playstation-mobile-goes-live-today PlayStation Mobile goes live today with Super Crate Box, Wipe! and Samurai Beatdown | Polygon] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121005233151/http://www.theverge.com/gaming/2012/10/2/3447060/playstation-mobile-goes-live-today |date=2012-10-05 }}. Theverge.com (2012-10-02). Retrieved on 2013-08-23.</ref> In May 2013, Sony announced that the publisher license fee would be waived<ref>[http://blog.eu.playstation.com/2013/05/08/become-a-playstation-mobile-publisher-for-free/ Become a PlayStation Mobile publisher for free – PlayStation.Blog.Europe] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130510122518/http://blog.eu.playstation.com/2013/05/08/become-a-playstation-mobile-publisher-for-free/ |date=2013-05-10 }}. Blog.eu.playstation.com. Retrieved on 2013-08-23.</ref> in an attempt to entice more developers to create games for the service. PlayStation Mobile 2.00 released in 2014 would only target PlayStation Vita and PlayStation TV.


It was announced in 2015 that PlayStation Mobile will be shutting down. The service never gained traction despite availability on a range of handsets by many manufacturers.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.theverge.com/2015/3/11/8189455/playstation-mobile-closing |title=Sony is closing its failed PlayStation Mobile platform - the Verge |date=11 March 2015 |access-date=2020-01-14 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191221180006/https://www.theverge.com/2015/3/11/8189455/playstation-mobile-closing |archive-date=2019-12-21 |url-status=live }}</ref> The storefront was closed in July 2015, with the service completely shutting down on September 10, 2015.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.gizmodo.co.uk/2015/03/playstation-mobile-will-power-down-on-july-15th/ |title=PlayStation Mobile Will Power Down on July 15th |access-date=2015-03-11 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150315021608/http://www.gizmodo.co.uk/2015/03/playstation-mobile-will-power-down-on-july-15th |archive-date=2015-03-15 |url-status=live }}</ref>
On 8 May 2013, Sony announced that the publisher license fee of €80/£65/$99 would be waived<ref>[http://blog.eu.playstation.com/2013/05/08/become-a-playstation-mobile-publisher-for-free/ Become a PlayStation Mobile publisher for free – PlayStation.Blog.Europe]. Blog.eu.playstation.com. Retrieved on 2013-08-23.</ref> in an attempt to entice more developers to create games for the service. PlayStation Mobile 2.00 released in 2014 would only target PlayStation Vita and (optionally) PlayStation TV.

It was announced in 2015 that PlayStation Mobile will be shutting down. The service never really took off despite availability on a range of handsets by many manufacturers. The storefront was planned to be closed on July 15, 2015 but was live until the end of July 16. The service completely shut down on September 10, 2015, in which it would no longer be possible to download existing purchases, however games could be stored on a PlayStation 3 console or PC via Content Manager to be transferred at any time.<ref>[http://www.gizmodo.co.uk/2015/03/playstation-mobile-will-power-down-on-july-15th/ PlayStation Mobile Will Power Down on July 15th]</ref> System activation was available until February 29, 2016 under system settings. To activate, users must have updated their PS Vita/PS TV systems to the latest system software (version 3.55 and beyond), be connected online, and have launched their purchased PSM content by February 29, 2016. Activation was completed just by launching the content once <ref>[http://community.us.playstation.com/t5/Games-Services/INFO-Update-on-PlayStation-Mobile-PSM/td-p/45023971 Update on PlayStation®Mobile (PSM)]</ref>


==Games==
==Games==
The games released under ''PlayStation Mobile'' are available to devices via the [[PlayStation Store]], allowing players to download the titles to their devices. Games released under the program may 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 are mapped directly to them. Developers can also make purely touch screen games, if they so choose.
The 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 [[Electronic Entertainment Expo 2012#Sony|E3 2012]], Sony announced that ''PlayStation Mobile'' had 56 established software houses committed to providing content on the platform.<ref name="Dev Support List">{{cite web |url=http://scei.co.jp/corporate/release/pdf/psm_list_E.pdf |title= List of Third Party Game Developers and Publishers |date=June 5, 2012 |work=[[Sony]] |publisher=[[Sony Corp]] |accessdate=June 8, 2012}}</ref>
At [[E3 2012]], Sony announced that ''PlayStation Mobile'' had 56 established software houses committed to providing content on the platform.<ref name="Dev Support List">{{cite web |url=http://scei.co.jp/corporate/release/pdf/psm_list_E.pdf |title=List of Third Party Game Developers and Publishers |date=June 5, 2012 |work=[[Sony]] |publisher=[[Sony Corp]] |access-date=June 8, 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120611181857/http://www.scei.co.jp/corporate/release/pdf/psm_list_E.pdf |archive-date=June 11, 2012 |url-status=dead }}</ref>


There were more than 100 games available on the service.
There were 683 games available on the service.


==PlayStation Certified==
==PlayStation Certified==
[[File:PlayStation Certified Logo.png|thumb|right|Official logo for PlayStation Certified]]
[[File:PlayStation Certified Logo.png|thumb|right|Official logo for PlayStation Certified]]
To ensure that Android devices run ''PlayStation Mobile'' content correctly, Sony has created a set of guidelines and requirements for hardware known as '''PlayStation Certified'''. The first certified device was Xperia Play.<ref name="KotakuJan27"/><ref name="SonyTablets">{{cite web |url=http://news.sel.sony.com/en/press_room/corporate_news/release/59790.html |title=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 |date=April 26, 2011 |work=[[Sony Electronics]] |publisher=[[Sony Corp]] |accessdate=May 14, 2011}}</ref> The PlayStation Vita and PlayStation TV also have 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 Tablet]]s are also PlayStation Certified.<ref name="SE Phone Update">{{cite web |url=http://www.sonyericsson.co.jp/company/press/20111104_up.html |title= 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― |date=November 4, 2011 |work=[[Sony Ericsson]] |publisher=[[Sony Corp]] |accessdate=November 10, 2011|language=Japanese}}</ref>
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 Xperia Play.<ref name="KotakuJan27"/><ref name="SonyTablets">{{cite web |url=http://news.sel.sony.com/en/press_room/corporate_news/release/59790.html |title=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 |date=April 26, 2011 |work=[[Sony Electronics]] |publisher=[[Sony Corp]] |access-date=May 14, 2011 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110506030550/http://news.sel.sony.com/en/press_room/corporate_news/release/59790.html |archive-date=May 6, 2011 |url-status=live }}</ref> 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 Tablet]]s were also PlayStation Certified.<ref name="SE Phone Update">{{cite web |url=http://www.sonyericsson.co.jp/company/press/20111104_up.html |title=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― |date=November 4, 2011 |work=[[Sony Ericsson]] |publisher=[[Sony Corp]] |access-date=November 10, 2011 |language=ja |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111106200837/http://www.sonyericsson.co.jp/company/press/20111104_up.html |archive-date=November 6, 2011 |url-status=dead }}</ref>

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[[HTC Corporation|HTC]] was the first non-Sony manufacturing company revealed to offer PlayStation Certified devices.<ref name="Joystiq HTC" /> The [[HTC One series]] handsets will be 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 .<ref name="HTC Handset Support">{{cite web |url=http://scei.co.jp/corporate/release/120605e_e.html |title= SONY COMPUTER ENTERTAINMENT ANNOUNCES HTC AS PART OF THE PLAYSTATION™CERTIFIED LICENSE PROGRAM PLAYSTATION®SUITE RENAMED "PLAYSTATION®MOBILE" |date=June 5, 2012 |work=[[Sony]] |publisher=[[Sony Corp]] |accessdate=June 8, 2012}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.gsmarena.com/playstation_mobile_store_adds_support_for_additional_htc_devices-news-5182.php|title=GSMArena.com News|date=December 12, 2012}}</ref>
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At Sony's [[Gamescom#Gamescom 2012|2012 Gamescom]] press conference, it was revealed that the [[WikiPad]] gaming tablet would also be PlayStation Certified and that [[Asus|ASUS]] will also create certified hardware.<ref>Smith, Mat. (2012-08-14) [https://www.engadget.com/2012/08/14/playstation-mobile-announced-different-screens-same-games/ PlayStation Mobile detailed: different screens, same games]. Engadget.com. Retrieved on 2013-08-23.</ref> At Sony's [[Tokyo Game Show]] 2012 press conference, [[Fujitsu]] and [[Sharp Corporation|Sharp]] were announced as two more partners.<ref>Gilbert, Ben. (2012-09-19) [https://www.engadget.com/2012/09/19/sharp-and-fujitsu-join-playstation-certified-program-ps-mobile/ Sharp and Fujitsu join PlayStation Certified program, PS Mobile SDK available this November]. Engadget.com. Retrieved on 2013-08-23.</ref>

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A full list of PlayStation Certified devices can be found on the [http://www.playstation.com/psm/certified.html Playstation Mobile download page]

==Runtime Package releases==
{| class="wikitable"
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! style="width:180px;"|Version<br>Release date (UTC)<br><sup>''Notes''</sup>
!class="unsortable"|Description
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|align=center|'''2.00'''<ref>[https://en-support.psm.playstation.net/app/answers/detail/a_id/291 Unity for PSM and PSM SDK 2.0 are now ready for submission!] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160118054459/https://en-support.psm.playstation.net/app/answers/detail/a_id/291 |date=2016-01-18 }}. PSM DevPortal. Retrieved on 2014-07-15.</ref><br />2014<br />(PlayStation Vita and PlayStation TV only)
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*Allows rear touch pad as control option
*Compressed textures are now supported
*Increased available memory
*Virtual gamepad is no longer required

|-
|align=center|'''1.22'''<br />2013
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|-
|align=center|'''1.21'''<br />2013
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|-
|align=center|'''1.20<ref>[http://www.psnstores.com/2013/08/playstation-mobile-sdk-1-20-out-now-adds-psn-leaderboards/ PLAYSTATION MOBILE SDK 1.20 OUT NOW; ADDS PSN LEADERBOARDS]. PSNStores.com. Retrieved on 2013-09-10.</ref>'''<br />August 20, 2013
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*The scoreboard feature has been added
*Improved convenience of creating keys
*Added Windows 8 as an official support target of SDK. Removed Windows XP as an official support target of SDK
*Supported the multi-user feature added from Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean)
*When the application is hidden in Android, the application no longer terminates


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[[HTC Corporation|HTC]] was the first non-Sony manufacturing company revealed to offer PlayStation Certified devices.<ref name="Joystiq HTC" /> 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 .<ref name="HTC Handset Support">{{cite web |url=http://scei.co.jp/corporate/release/120605e_e.html |title=SONY COMPUTER ENTERTAINMENT ANNOUNCES HTC AS PART OF THE PLAYSTATION™CERTIFIED LICENSE PROGRAM PLAYSTATION®SUITE RENAMED "PLAYSTATION®MOBILE" |date=June 5, 2012 |work=[[Sony]] |publisher=[[Sony Corp]] |access-date=June 8, 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120607211420/http://scei.co.jp/corporate/release/120605e_e.html |archive-date=June 7, 2012 |url-status=dead }}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.gsmarena.com/playstation_mobile_store_adds_support_for_additional_htc_devices-news-5182.php|title=GSMArena.com News|date=December 12, 2012|access-date=December 12, 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121212115301/http://www.gsmarena.com/playstation_mobile_store_adds_support_for_additional_htc_devices-news-5182.php|archive-date=December 12, 2012|url-status=live}}</ref>
|-
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At Sony's [[Gamescom#Gamescom 2012|2012 Gamescom]] press conference, it was revealed that the [[WikiPad]] gaming tablet would also be PlayStation Certified and that [[Asus|ASUS]] would also create certified hardware.<ref>Smith, Mat. (2012-08-14) [https://www.engadget.com/2012/08/14/playstation-mobile-announced-different-screens-same-games/ PlayStation Mobile detailed: different screens, same games] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170805102550/https://www.engadget.com/2012/08/14/playstation-mobile-announced-different-screens-same-games/ |date=2017-08-05 }}. Engadget.com. Retrieved on 2013-08-23.</ref> At Sony's [[Tokyo Game Show]] 2012 press conference, [[Fujitsu]] and [[Sharp Corporation|Sharp]] were announced as two more partners.<ref>Gilbert, Ben. (2012-09-19) [https://www.engadget.com/2012/09/19/sharp-and-fujitsu-join-playstation-certified-program-ps-mobile/ Sharp and Fujitsu join PlayStation Certified program, PS Mobile SDK available this November] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170805102928/https://www.engadget.com/2012/09/19/sharp-and-fujitsu-join-playstation-certified-program-ps-mobile/ |date=2017-08-05 }}. Engadget.com. Retrieved on 2013-08-23.</ref>
|align=center|'''1.11<ref>[http://community.eu.playstation.com/t5/Announcements-Events/PlayStation-Mobile-SDK-1-11-00-is-now-available/td-p/18562378 PlayStation®Mobile SDK 1.11.00 is now available! - PlayStation Forum]. Community.eu.playstation.com. Retrieved on 2013-08-23.</ref>'''<br />April 22, 2013
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*Added a new API which provides 16 byte code based on PSN account
*Bug Fixes


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A full list of PlayStation Certified devices could be found at [https://web.archive.org/web/20160201123531/https://www.playstation.com/psm/certified.html Playstation Mobile download page] but has since been removed.
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|align=center|'''1.02'''<br />December 19, 2012
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* Background changes for new SDK features
|-
|align=center|'''1.00'''<ref>[http://blog.us.playstation.com/2012/10/03/playstation-mobile-launches-today-with-super-crate-box-loot-the-land-and-more/ PlayStation Mobile Launches Today With Super Crate Box, Loot the Land and More – PlayStation.Blog]. Blog.us.playstation.com (2012-10-03). Retrieved on 2013-08-23.</ref><br />October 3, 2012
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* Initial Release
|}


==References==
==References==
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==External links==
==External links==
* {{Official website}}
* {{Official website}}
* [https://psm.playstation.net/portal/en/index.html#register Developer Portal]
* [https://psm.playstation.net/portal/en/index.html#register Developer Portal] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151106122753/https://psm.playstation.net/portal/en/index.html#register |date=2015-11-06 }}


{{PlayStation}}
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Latest revision as of 08:21, 9 August 2023

This article is about the gaming software framework. For the PlayStation Network focused mobile application for iOS and Android, see PlayStation App. For the phone, see Xperia Play.
PlayStation Mobile
Developer(s)Sony Computer Entertainment
Initial releaseOctober 3, 2012
Final release
2.01 / 2015
Operating systemAndroid (version 1.xx only), PlayStation Vita, PlayStation TV
Websitewww.playstation.com/psm

PlayStation Mobile (formerly PlayStation Suite[1]) was a software framework used to provide downloadable PlayStation content for devices that meet PlayStation Certified requirements. This includes devices that both run Android 2.3 and met specific hardware requirements, PlayStation Vita, and PlayStation TV. PlayStation Mobile 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. PlayStation Mobile 2.00 released in 2014 would only target PlayStation Vita and PlayStation TV.

It was announced in 2015 that PlayStation Mobile will be shutting down. The service never gained traction despite availability on a range of handsets by many manufacturers.[6] The storefront was closed in July 2015, with the service completely shutting down on September 10, 2015.[7]

Games

[edit]

The 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.[8]

There were 683 games available on the service.

PlayStation Certified

[edit]
Official logo for PlayStation Certified

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 Xperia Play.[2][9] 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.[10]

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 .[11][12] 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.[13] At Sony's Tokyo Game Show 2012 press conference, Fujitsu and Sharp were announced as two more partners.[14]

A full list of PlayStation Certified devices could be found at Playstation Mobile download page but has since been removed.

References

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  1. ^ 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
  2. ^ a b "PlayStation SUITE GDC Online 2011 - Part 3". YouTube. Archived from the original on December 1, 2015. Retrieved November 10, 2011.
  3. ^ 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.
  4. ^ 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.
  5. ^ 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.
  6. ^ "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.
  7. ^ "PlayStation Mobile Will Power Down on July 15th". Archived from the original on 2015-03-15. Retrieved 2015-03-11.
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