Homebrew support coming to the PS3
by Adams Briscoe 
{ May 16th 2006 at 12:30PM }
If Sony's support for previous homebrew endeavors (like the PSP) was any indication of their PlayStation 3 involvement, then indie coders out there would have something to worry about. Thankfully that's not the case.We've heard about their desire to get homebrew developers on board with the Linux system to create some unique and independent software for the next-gen console. Izumi Kawanishi spoke up about this recently saying that Sony would "like to see various individuals participate in content creation for the PS3."
The idea here is to broaden their Linux strategy. Using Linux World, they plan on giving homebrew hackers all the freedom to build from the ground up. No SDK libraries or support. It's all you guys.
This would be a huge step for independent game makers out there, especially if Sony would let them distribute it over their online platform too. There's still no word on the distribution part though, but hopefully we will see some integration on that end as well.
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
Fan @ May 16th 2006 1:32PM
No credit makes Fan a sad man T_T
On topic though this is sweet. Lets just hope its true.
boots (former bd) @ May 16th 2006 1:57PM
"Let's hope that's true"
Hey Cage, Suicide Ninja, Guru, and all 360 fans that keep ravaging the site:
Why don't you post something that bashes Sony right now? We're all waiting.
Thanks.
SuicideNinja @ May 16th 2006 2:33PM
Happy to oblige.
Have you used "Linux for PS2"? I'm sure this will follow in it's "successful" footsteps. You should really wonder when the community goes to the effort of making their own Linux distro (BlackRhino) to use instead of the one Sony sells you. They must have loved the proprietary Sony-provided one so much!
http://blackrhino.xrhino.com/main.php?page=home
Note: you have to have the PS2 Linux kit or a modchip and a hacked version of BlackRhino in order to install it
Fan @ May 16th 2006 10:46PM
Hi SuicideNinja
I would like you to explain how a linux distro could be proprietary? I realy fail to see how this could be done legally.
Anyway... I would love it if they made Mythtv, or something similar, for the Cell processor. Buy a USB tv tuner and your set with a nice DVR. I call that some sweet value for my money.
Edge of Blade @ May 16th 2006 11:24PM
Watch. As soon as "homebrew" gets going, someone is going to release a sex sim or a school shooting sim. Then, the industry will be put on lock down. I'm sorry but homebrew needs to stay on the PC...for the sake of consoles everywhere.
Richard @ May 20th 2006 6:03PM
So, the homebrew would have to be build from the ground up, no help?
I think eventually that the homebrew scene would make their own sdk, but its kinda harsh making it that difficult, i mean, not all of us out there know that much coding, if any..