Sony PS4 app development

Question

I am an experienced Android developer and with a team of developers we have created a app for Android, a mobile app that is used to mirror the contents of a TV channel. We have had a request to maybe make a PS4 app similar to the one we have on mobile platforms. The question is that is it possible or not? Also would like to know if our physical location is relevant to having a license? We are located in Germany. I am really new to this topic so any advice, hint or whatever if appreciated.

Answer 1

You need to register as a developer in Sony's Developer portal of your area. For Germany, that would be SIEE (Sony Interactive Entertainment - Europe). You can still ship apps world-wide, but that would be your starting portal. Start at https://www.companyregistration.playstation.com/ and make sure you pick Europe when asked.

Good luck!

Answer 2

Depending on how complex the app is, you also have the option of using Java.

Playstation 3 and 4 and Xbox One all runs Java because they feature a Blu-ray player - and all Blu-ray players run Java as part of the Blu-ray specification.

It's called Blu-ray Disc Java - and it will only run from disc. It will of course run on any Blu-ray player - but for the gaming consoles you benefit from the much faster CPU.

A few YouTube example videos of various BD-J Xlets running on PS3:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M_E9VaXywG0

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NxMpLB_ZsDs

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bKadWBm9CQA

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1bC5FV-2AY4

A few useful links:

http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/articles/javame/bluray-142687.html

http://www.tvwithoutborders.com/

http://www.java-gaming.org/index.php?topic=38044.0