Comments on: Does the playstation suite make VHBL obsolete?

By: kdmc12

kdmc12 — Mon, 22 Oct 2012 23:26:49 +0000

I know this is a necropost, but I believe I have something to contribute to this discussion. Just because the main venue of delivery is somewhat limited at it’s initial release, namely, the Playstation suite SDK, that does not mean that all sony 3rd party projects must be released via that avenue. Although it took time to develop the three major appstores: Apple, windows, and Android, other alternative appstores also sprung up alongside, and are flourishing. Amazon appstore, Barnes and noble appstore, just to name a few. Just give it time. Playstation suite is also compatible with sony ericson smartphones, you never know what can be achieved until you try…

By: wololo

wololo — Mon, 04 Jun 2012 07:52:01 +0000

But if so, why would you use Playstation suite rather than the Apple AppStore or the Android market? If the goal is to make a bit of money by creating a small game, why wouldn’t you go where the audience is?

By: x

Mon, 04 Jun 2012 06:36:32 +0000

Here is the thing. As much as I love running my old games on emulators, aside from that this is Sony reaching out and trying to put the power and variety in the communities hands. It’s a tool for small developers to make a few dollars at a reasonable licensing cost whilst providing more variety to the platform. I do wish the model of their store was different and allowed for more open source and free materials. I do have vhbl, but I’m thinking at some point I will eventually just go back to emulating with my PSP and other devices and support the PSSuite community. I personally hope that it grows into quite the opportunity for inspired small developers and that a community builds and backs the formula. Time will tell.

By: ipadboy00

ipadboy00 — Wed, 23 May 2012 01:09:03 +0000

Not sure if this has been said before but technically isnt it possible for a developer to make an app on ps suite, then get the source and release it to the public so people can use the source in their own PS Suite without actually releasing on the store.

So basically Dev makes an app, releases source, public compiles it and runs on own device?

By: CycloneFox

CycloneFox — Tue, 22 May 2012 12:02:44 +0000

Thats a really good question!

100 Bucks for a private developer license is a fair price in my opinion. I consider subscribing one when I have enough free time, but my problem is, if I want to develop something bigger together with others, will they need to buy a license too?

By: wololo

wololo — Tue, 22 May 2012 08:08:37 +0000

They say “freemium” will be ok though. Nevertheless, that will still leave all open source apps away from the store.

By: M3rror

M3rror — Tue, 22 May 2012 04:41:18 +0000

awww you’re not allowed to release free apps? That’s sort of a major flaw to me; as I like to release stuff for free if possible. I hope that does change cause not every developer is in it for the money.

By: Norml

Norml — Tue, 22 May 2012 03:05:21 +0000

They’re just pulling an Apple, give it time, $ony is trying to compensate for the market they lost & will continue to lose until the PSS branches out and becomes just like the Apple App store.

By: No1

No1 — Mon, 21 May 2012 22:19:36 +0000

It wont make hacking obsolete, but when an official solution excist to create homebrew, then the arguement about that hacking is needed to run homebrew will be somewhat weaker.

By: GLiChXP

GLiChXP — Mon, 21 May 2012 20:11:33 +0000

The NES emulator that is currently for the SDK is limited by the SDK itself, once SONY updates the SDK the emulator will run at normal speed. Unfortunetly this may be at the time the pay window starts for the sdk. I personaly wonder how many licenses will the 100$ get you.

By: ndh777

ndh777 — Mon, 21 May 2012 14:07:56 +0000

That would defeat the purpose of the PS Suite from Sony’s angle.

Sony made the Suite in hopes of reaching out to this community that wants better apps and homebrew made by third party individuals, but Sony hasn’t gotten it straight because they want ultimate control which is why there are so many limitations and restrictions for developers that will use the Suite.

Developers cannot upload HBL to PS Suite because Sony would just block it and the Suite requires that developers submit their work to a Sony server somewhere where Sony would not allow it to go any further. Sony has been trying to stop the releases which is why they have taken down the games used to use HBL exploits. HBL allows unsigned software which is what Sony does not want on their system because they’re not in 100% control. That’s probably why they don’t want open-source apps. So no, he can’t just upload it to PS Suite. We might be able to exploit some of the games that come from the Suite later with HBLs.

By: StepS

StepS — Mon, 21 May 2012 10:38:44 +0000

not constantly wololo, but once a day it requires you to connect to their server i didn’t try to change the date though

By: UnknowablE

UnknowablE — Mon, 21 May 2012 08:06:34 +0000

They haven’t given them access, they will not allow free distribution and won’t allow open source projects… I am sorry please tell us how linux, firefox, open office and all the rest of the open source projects on the net are made by dirty horrible scum who should all sell their products.

They won’t let people distribute FREELY FOR ANYTHING.

By: little-vince

little-vince — Mon, 21 May 2012 07:23:59 +0000

>understanding how the device works is what they believe to be the game in the words “gaming device”

well said wolz. ^^

By: OMightyBuggy

OMightyBuggy — Mon, 21 May 2012 06:28:04 +0000

Its okay Wololo you explained enough. VHBL and Playstation Suite are just tools for getting the most out of our systems.