Playstation Suite Now In Open Beta
Sony has officially released the Open Beta Playstation Suite SDK.
You can start downloading the official SDK here: Playstation Suite
Details from the site of what can be done during Open Beta:
Create:
You can develop games and applications that utilize physical buttons and touchscreen by using the integrated development environment (IDE) and simulator for the PC which are both included in the PlayStation®Suite SDK.
Test and Debug:
You can test and debug games and applications developed with the PS Suite SDK on the PlayStation®Vita system and PlayStation™Certified devices.
*After the Open Beta period, you will be required to sign a separate contract.
Discuss:
In the Developers Forum, you can discuss issues and exchange information with developers throughout the world. Of course, you can also interact with SCE employees, who will participate in discussions and offer development support.
What you can do after “Open Beta”
After the Open Beta period, you can offer developed games and applications to a wide variety of users through the PlayStation®Store (you will be required to sign a separate contract ).
Official FAQ:
1. I read that I will be required to sign another separate contract once the Open Beta period ends. Can you go into more detail?
After the Open Beta period ends, use of the PS Suite Development Assistant will be restricted. You will then be required to pay a fee (US$99 per year) and sign a contract to validate developed content for use on actual devices (PS Certified devices and the PS Vita systems) and sell this content in the PS Store.
2. When will the Open Beta period end?
The Open Beta period will end when the Developer Program for PS Suite officially launches. The official launch is scheduled to begin later this year (2012).
3. I have already signed a license agreement for PS PS Vita/PSP™/PS3™/minis platforms. Does this cover the Developer Program for PS Suite?
A separate contract is required. For Open Beta, you will be asked to agree to a License Agreement for the SDK, as well as Terms of Use for the Developer Portal.
4. Can content developed in Open Beta be sold in the PS Store?
In order to sell developed content in the PS Store, you will be required to sign a separate contract, which includes a fee (US$99 per year). Further, you will be asked to update your SDK to the latest version.
5. What can be done in Open Beta that could not be done in Closed Beta Test?
In Open Beta, you can use a version of the SDK that, as a result of Closed Beta Test, has undergone various improvements and enhancements in, for example, GameEngine2D. Additionally, developed content can be tested on the PS Vita system, rather than just PS Certified devices. Further, developers throughout the world will be allowed to participate in development starting in Open Beta. For details, visit here.
6. When will content begin to be sold? What countries will content be sold in?
You can start submitting and selling content to users once the Developer Program for PS Suite officially launches later this year (2012). We are now making every effort to ensure that your content can be sold in as many countries and regions as possible. We will post information on this website as it becomes available.
7. How much will content be sold for? What percentage will developers receive?
We can’t provide detailed information at this stage, but we are considering a pricing structure based on current market conditions.
8. Can anyone be a developer?
We can’t provide detailed information at this stage, but we are now making the necessary preparations to allow developers to smoothly move through the contract stage. We will post information on this website as it becomes available.
9. Are there guidelines for developing content?
We are currently drawing up guidelines for selling content in the PS Store. We will post information on this website as it becomes available.
10. Can I use PSN features? When will I be able to use them?
We can’t provide detailed information at this stage, but we are doing everything we can to make requested features available as soon as possible.
11. Can I develop free games and applications?
Development will be limited to paid (including freemiun) content.
12. Is there a system for in-game/app purchasing? If so, when can I begin to use it?
An in-game/app purchasing system is expected to be usable through a scheduled update during the Open Beta period. We will post information on this website as it becomes available.