Sony to release 'non-game' dev kits in Q2 2010

Already, various non-game applications can be found on both the PS3 and PSP. From Skype to VidZone, the XMB now plays home to a variety of services. Going forward, it appears Sony will open the PlayStation platform further with the introduction of "non-game" development kits in the middle of next year.

Last night's 6.20 firmware update for PSP lays down the framework for additional non-gaming content. The PSP update adds a new category to the XMB called "Extras," which allows users to launch the web browser to download third-party apps on the PSP. The PlayStation Network Digital Comics Reader is the first official "Extra" to appear on the XMB, with more sure to come in 2010.

A wide release of non-game dev kits may attract the active homebrew community to release official programs on the PSP and PS3. We'll be chatting with SCEA soon to get further details. Until then, we'll be dreaming of a native YouTube application for our PSPs.

[Via VG247]

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Nice...PS3 App Store coming Christmas 2010

@ Chris:

Sony must've been reading my mind yesterday because I commented in the PS3 firmware release over on engadget that Sony should have a non-game app store: http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/18/ps3-firmware-3-10-released-with-facebook-support-richer-troll/

The thing is that a few replies I got thought I was basically an idiot for suggesting this...

yea I saw your comment....

its a ballsy move on their part if it comes to fruition.....I mean what will they allow to be there and what will they cut off? Only time will tell....

oh yea thanks for having an ON TOPIC discussion....lol

I personally think its a great idea--I mean its paid off for Apple and AT&T.

I'm curious though to see how closed they keep the app development since I'm sure that any 3rd party program development could cause potential security holes in the PS OS, but so far it doesn't seem to be a problem for the iphone.

What I would love would be a mozilla made firefox browser... But I'm thinking its just wishful thinking on my end.

I hope this will get microsoft to get their rolling a little faster. Although the current apps on it are pretty well done, I only really use last.fm.

the post said you got a beta code.

Dude, this is crazy--now with Engadget saying firefox is rumored for the PS3--I must've come straight from the future...

Oh cool, the Wii dev kit is coming to Sony!

We need more app's out there that launch immediately, like the occasional extra's Xbox LIVE house, and the speed at which Twitter launches on it.

If PS3's Home, photo gallery and life launched immediately, maybe they'd be worth a damn.

Is anyone else having problems with the GoW3 demo voucher included in the GoW: collection? psn keeps telling me that my code is invalid and after trying different ways of writing it gives me an error. I was kinda looking forward to playing it...

Either you bought the game from a different region and in that case you have to create an account of that region (PS3 games aren't region locked, DLC/PSN codes unfortunately are, I learned it the hard way...) OR I don't know. Return the voucher to the store and demand a new one? :/

SEENOW THIS IS USEFUL!!!!!!!!!!!! an app store i been bitching when is this going to happen for the past weeks or so! and look at that they doing it

it only does everything: Mind reading lolol

waiting for the App that does everything...

Did everyone miss the "New Revenue Stream From Subscription" line at the bottom of that picture?!?!?!!?

Its already been discussed. Sony basically said PSN will be free but they will have some services (Streaming video, Renting games from the PSN) that will require a subscription

I just about freaked out too

I wonder if we'll see an on topic comment all day

Sorry, I'm going to break the off-topic trend by saying this is great news, I think. Anything that gives me more stuff on my PSP or PS3 would be awesome. I'd really love it if Skype comes to the PS3, so I could use my camera as a video chat with people outside of PSN.

Forget native youtube app..someone needs to get Ninjavideo running on the PS3, they recently added hd! Its a shame its marketed as such a great piece of hardware but still can't do this.

*Reads comments*

Uh, maybe I'll come back tomorrow when everything is back to normal...

And yeah, bad idea with this contest Joystiq; you together with thousands of moron readers have completely ruined any on topic discussion.

Well hopefully they'll get around to adding the Movie Store n Vidzone in Canada soon

Hmmm, this article didn't have the @bbc2b tag like the No More Heroes article. I call bullshit (since I kept refreshing that page like a madman)

I hate contests that take place when I have to be at work.

In any case, Sony better not get charge-happy.

Cool sounds like a good thing

Another round of Sony playing catch up when by all rights they should have been leading the pack ...... but at least its a step in the right direction so cheers

I can't wait for Rumble Massage PS3!

Ahah xD

And when the PlayStation Motion Controller finally launches expect a... Ok, I won't say it, it's just too damn easy x)

p.s....your c*nt's in the sink

i agree with u on that one scuffles sometimes i feel like sony is making a habit of a copying a company whose habit IS ripping off other peoples ideas. i mean its all competition i know but at one point u have to bring something to the table too you cant even say xbox live, Seganet was first on the dreamcast

SoundSpectrum and Ryan Geiss can now start working on PS3's editions of G-Force/Soft Skies/White Cap and Milkdrop/Smoke respectively.

yay! my mother in law birthday snaks arrived!!! =DDDD

Get to work boxee and create the ultimate game console/ media center.

I want an organizer, graphing calculator, and PDF reader. (And maybe media player)

Gimme gimme gimme!

The only problem I see with this is that probably the apps I want for my psp would never be allowed into the PSN service and for that I mean emulators for old systems like the Mega Drive (Genesis for those on the States) I've got on the attic.

Yay! Non-gaming content.

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