Open Source PS2 Site Celebrates 3rd Anniversary 21
Ooobles writes "The main Open Source Playstation 2 developer site, ps2dev.org, is now three years old. And much like a three year old, it wants attention - it's now promoting its achievements, and asking, what next? Having never been recognized by Sony, it's wondering if or when Sony will allow commercial games developers to join the community." The site explains that "...the ps2dev community have created open source tools which allow developers to use nearly every aspect of the Playstation 2", and also mentions there's a major multi-part PS2 demo in progress for the Breakpoint 2004 demo party to be held later this week in Germany.
Sure lets all join the party! (Score:2)
I'm sure these people worked hard and their achievement is noteworthy. I'm just familiar with
Re:Sure lets all join the party! (Score:1, Informative)
The Macintosh was made in a garage and maybe the next best video game RPG/FPS/ whatever game will come from a garage as well. But we'll never know until we try.
Re:Sure lets all join the party! (Score:5, Insightful)
As for the "crapware" argument, there is tons of it for the PS1 and 2, you just don't see it at most major stores (unless it was released by EA, Activision, or some other big name). Just because you don't see it doesn't mean it's not there. It's just that companies (both retailers and the console makers like Sony) have learned how to controll these problems better than the Atari days (which had nothing to learn from on such issues as it was the first "modern" console in many ways).
Re:Sure lets all join the party! (Score:2)
and one needs a license to develop commercial software for them.
Of course you can spend money to buy their linux kit and jerk off to the results. Good luck publishing that though. Jeez man, if you are going to reply at least read carefully.
It's just that companies (both retailers and the console makers like Sony) have learned how to controll these problems better than the Atari days (which had nothing to learn from on such issues as it was the first "modern" conso
Re:Sure lets all join the party! (Score:2, Informative)
The latter part wouldn't really make a difference but the first part would be great help... and is very unlikely to happen.
Yes I must admit I have a linux kit but that just giv
Re:Sure lets all join the party! (Score:1, Interesting)
I post as AC becuase:
1- I dont usually post enough to get an account (only about once a month)
2- I dont really care if someone sees my nick or not.. how is AC really that much diff?? o
Re:Sure lets all join the party! (Score:1)
So? Publicists are "in the industry;" that doesn't mean their opinions count for anything. You'll need to be a little more specific if you want any credibility.
Re:Sure lets all join the party! (Score:2)
Side note, one of the reasons for selling those systems was the hope that they would get some good game ideas from them, but as far as I can remember, they only got one idea they exploited commercially - Devil Dice. They us
Anyone have more information? (Score:2)
Do you have to have a mod-chip or something to develop? Do you need the official PS2 developers disc? Linux PS2 stuff? Or what?
Re:Anyone have more information? (Score:4, Informative)
Basically, you need a modchip, or use the PSO Exploit, or
get a memory card with some special files on it.
You have to realize this is made by "l337" people who
have noe clue whatsoever on how to write docs.
Re:Anyone have more information? (Score:1, Informative)
Alternatives... (Score:3, Interesting)
Community? (Score:4, Insightful)
Community? I thought Sony and the PS2 were in the business of making money, not the business of joining the currently unproven open source business.
If the ps2dev.org community can pool together resources, money, and support to develop and publish a game, THEN Sony should start taking them seriously. Otherwise, no way. Its like trying to use a resume with no previous job experience and no coding experience listed on it to get a job as a lead programmer for Apple/Microsoft/IBM/the government/etc.
Re:Community? (Score:1)
Ooo.. ooo.. How about "Custer's Revenge 2000" [seanbaby.com]?
Seriously, if the ps2dev.org community pulls together enough resources to develop and publish a game, I bet they'll get a serious response, alright... from Sony's lawyers. I'm guessing the guys at/nee ps2dev.org don't exercise "clean room" procedures, if you know what I mean.
I think they(Sony) only barely t
Re:Community? (Score:2)
you can make a CD/DVD "boot" on PS2 is for Sony to produce it) I have
a hard time seeing the ps2dev.org community do that.
Lets not also forget that Sony has their own community
with the ps2 linux kit.