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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'' 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.


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]] |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]] |accessdate=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 683 games available on the service.
There were 683 games available on the service.
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==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 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 |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>


[[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>
[[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 |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}}</ref>
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>
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>


Revision as of 00:44, 8 May 2020

This article is about the gaming software framework. For the PlayStation Network focused mobile application for iOS and Android, see PlayStation App.
PlayStation Mobile
Developer(s)Sony Computer Entertainment
Initial releaseOctober 3, 2012
Stable 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

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.

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

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.[2][9] 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 Tablets are also PlayStation Certified.[10]

HTC was the first non-Sony manufacturing company revealed to offer PlayStation Certified devices.[1] 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 .[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 will 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 can be found on the Playstation Mobile download page

References

  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.
  2. ^ a b "PlayStation SUITE GDC Online 2011 - Part 3". 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. Joystiq. Retrieved on 2013-08-23.
  4. ^ PlayStation Mobile goes live today with Super Crate Box, Wipe! and Samurai Beatdown | Polygon. Theverge.com (2012-10-02). Retrieved on 2013-08-23.
  5. ^ Become a PlayStation Mobile publisher for free – PlayStation.Blog.Europe. Blog.eu.playstation.com. Retrieved on 2013-08-23.
  6. ^ [1]
  7. ^ PlayStation Mobile Will Power Down on July 15th
  8. ^ "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.
  9. ^ "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. Retrieved May 14, 2011.
  10. ^ "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.
  11. ^ "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.
  12. ^ "GSMArena.com News". December 12, 2012.
  13. ^ Smith, Mat. (2012-08-14) PlayStation Mobile detailed: different screens, same games. Engadget.com. Retrieved on 2013-08-23.
  14. ^ Gilbert, Ben. (2012-09-19) Sharp and Fujitsu join PlayStation Certified program, PS Mobile SDK available this November. Engadget.com. Retrieved on 2013-08-23.
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