Sony Unveils PlayStation Suite SDK Developer Program Presentation

too bad you have to have a vita or certified device. now, if this would work on the older psp i'd be on it like white on rice.

too good to be true!! i hope Sony don't screw it up with no gpu access or something!!

I must say I am really surprised to see this - pleasantly surprised. I really think this is a win/win for Sony and their customers. If Sony produces an SDK that will allow me to write my own applications for the Vita, without any stupid restrictions like no access to the graphics chip or something dumb like that, I may actually purchase both the Vita & the SDK.

I'll hold out for a little while cause this is Sony after all, I'm just waiting for the catch. Assuming it works, I think this is fair and a really smart move (no pun intended) by Sony. They collect a small license fee, and I can write/install my own applications on the hardware I purchased. I like it. That would negate any need for custom firmware and finding exploits in my opinion.

I also think $100 is a fair asking price for an SDK/license. This will also help others learn, and possibly give them a foot in the door of a more established development house. Having more developers that want to support your ecosystem is beneficial to Sony.

If there is a catch though, you remain on my no purchase list Sony!

They should drop the $100 annual fee to attract the home and student developers. Google only charges a one-time $25 fee, which is really only in place to discourage junk accounts. If they do this right, they can turn the homebrew community into a money maker. I'm curious to see how difficult it will be to port from Android to Vita.

Wow, FINALLY a cheap way to develop official games/homebrews on PS devices. Can't wait to see CSPSP on the Vita