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PlayStation Mobile is a software framework for the Android platform and PlayStation Vita enabling users to download and play compatible games on PlayStation Certified devices.

The PlayStation Mobile wiki last edited by DeF on 03/28/13 08:57AM View full history

Overview

PlayStation Mobile, formerly PlayStation Suite, is a software framework for Android and PlayStation Vita enabling compatible games and apps to be run on PlayStation Certified devices. Only devices from manufactures who participate in Sony's hardware certification program are supported.

The full program launched October 3, 2012, however it initially debuted in a different form in April 2011, providing a selection of emulated PSOne titles for the Xperia Play cellphone. After the full launch, the PSOne titles are no longer available for purchase.

Certified Devices

Aside from Sony, HTC, Wikipad, ASUS, Fijutsu and Sharp have announced support for the program. As of October 2, 2012, these are the only confirmed devices in no particular order.

Sony / Sony Ericsson

  • PlayStation Vita
  • Xperia Play
  • Tablet S
  • Tablet P
  • Xperia arc
  • Xperia acro / acro HD
  • Xperia ion
  • Xperia S

HTC

  • One X
  • One S
  • One V
  • One XL
  • Evo 4G LTE
  • One X+

Sharp

  • AQUOS PHONE ZETA SH-09D
  • AQUOS PHONE SERIE ISW16SH

PlayStation Mobile Developer Program

On November 19, 2012, Sony launched the PlayStation Mobile (PSM) Developer Program, allowing anyone with a Sony Entertainment Network (SEN) account (in Japan, United States, Canada, United Kingdom, France, Germany, Italy, Spain, Australia) to register as a developer and download the PlayStation Mobile SDK and development assistant software for free. And for $99 a year, developers can release as many games as they want on PlayStation Certified devices.

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