On making PSP games

soinsg · Post by **soinsg** » Sun 09 Sep, 2007 10:27 am

I was just wondering if the forum is considered strictly TI calc only, or if discussion on development for other handheld platforms is allowed. I remember several years ago Smoother was trying to make games on Palm OS. That's how I came across MC, last I heard Smoother had left though.

Anyway, I recently got a PSP and just want somewhere where I can discuss making games for it (mostly feedback and ideas, I already know how to program). Since most of you have a TI calc you should be familiar with a small screen and its limitations so know what to expect.

Alternatively can anyone suggest forums where I could go for this kind of support. I'd rather not go to some mega forum like qj.net.

kalan_vod · Post by **kalan_vod** » Sun 09 Sep, 2007 11:24 am

Sure it is welcomed, there are many people here that have moved from calcs to pcs and other types of handhelds. Also, you could check at RevSoft.org as Madskillz is into psp development and some guys there are into DS home brewing also. Good luck!

Post by **tr1p1ea** » Sun 09 Sep, 2007 4:12 pm

Ive done a bit of DS homebrew, but havent started an official project however. There is no problem with you starting a thread in the 'Announce your projects' section, as long as you prefix it with PSP or something. There are a few members here with psps iirc.

soinsg · Post by **soinsg** » Mon 10 Sep, 2007 4:41 pm

I took a look at RevSoft forums, they look very similar to these ones. I already have an account here so I'm going to stay here.

Post by **tr1p1ea** » Mon 10 Sep, 2007 6:38 pm

Most of us will frequent both boards, so i guess it doesnt really matter.

Have you started a psp project already? You should make a thread in the projects section when you're ready

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soinsg · Post by **soinsg** » Mon 10 Sep, 2007 10:41 pm

Right now I'm still building up useful code pieces, like sprites, events, sound.

Then I'll probably browse the current projects for ideas and most likely borrow sprites from a calc game (providing the owner doesn't mind). I like the look of the Zombie Attack game, but there aren't really enough sprites done yet.

Halifax · Post by **Halifax** » Fri 14 Sep, 2007 1:42 am

If you want to develop on the PSP checkout:

ps2dev.org

Despite the name it holds information on PS2 development, PSP, and PS3 development.

soinsg · Post by **soinsg** » Fri 14 Sep, 2007 10:06 pm

The PSP forum on ps2dev.org looks good, thanks for the tip.

Liazon · Post by **Liazon** » Sat 15 Sep, 2007 12:56 am

i remember Madskillz on revsoft and here mentioned wanting to make a ti calc emu for PSP. maybe he could help.

soinsg · Post by **soinsg** » Wed 19 Sep, 2007 1:31 pm

It turns out I ended up using a friend's private forum, but I'll come back and post something when the game is in a better condition (it's covered in debug sprites and stuff).