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PlayStation Mobile Development Cookbook
PlayStation Mobile Development Cookbook

PlayStation Mobile Development Cookbook: Over 65 recipes that will help you create and develop amazing mobile applications!

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PlayStation Mobile Development Cookbook

Chapter 2. Controlling Your PlayStation Mobile Device

In this chapter we will cover:

  • Handling the controller's d-pad and buttons

  • Using the Input2 wrapper class

  • Using the analog joysticks

  • Handling touch events

  • Using the motion sensors

  • Creating onscreen controls for devices without gamepads

  • Configuring an Android application to use onscreen controls

Introduction

In this chapter, we are going to look at the various ways you can control your PlayStation Mobile device. The PlayStation Vita includes touch sensors, a full d-pad, two analog sticks, motion sensors, and more. It has to stay compatible with other devices, so features such as the rear touch panel are not supported. Not all devices support all of the PS Vita's features; in fact, most do not. This is especially true regarding physical joystick support. Fortunately, Sony has provided a tool for making onscreen controls, which we will cover shortly. The onscreen controls are built directly into the PSM virtual machine; you simply configure the screen layout the way you wish to see it appear.

There are, however, some limitations, especially when it comes to what you can do in the simulator. For some of these recipes, you will require an actual physical device to test them. I will point out at the beginning of each recipe if there are special requirements.

You may also notice, examples...

Handling the controller's d-pad and buttons

In this recipe, we will look at how to read the device's gamepad's d-pad and button states. The code remains the same regardless of whether it is a physical device or if the controls are emulated.

Getting ready

Load up PlayStation Mobile Studio and create a new project. Add a reference to Sce.PlayStation.GameEngine2D and Sce.PlayStation.GameEngine2D.Base. The complete source for this example can be found in Ch2_Example1.

How to do it...

In the AppMain.cs file of your newly created project, enter the following code:

using System;
using System.Collections.Generic;

using Sce.PlayStation.Core;
using Sce.PlayStation.Core.Environment;
using Sce.PlayStation.Core.Graphics;
using Sce.PlayStation.Core.Input;
using Sce.PlayStation.HighLevel.GameEngine2D;
using Sce.PlayStation.HighLevel.GameEngine2D.Base;

namespace Ch2_Example1
{
  public class AppMain
  {
    public static void Main (string[] args)
    {
      Director.Initialize();
      Scene scene = new...

Using the Input2 wrapper class

In the previous recipe, you may have found the bit masking process a little crude. Apparently so did Sony, as they provided a helper method in the GameEngine2D library named Input2 that makes dealing with input a bit smoother. In this recipe, we are going to demonstrate how that class works.

Getting ready

Open or duplicate the code you created in the previous recipe. Only the contents of the while loop are going to change in this recipe. The full code for this recipe is available at Ch2_Example2.

How to do it...

Open AppMain.cs and change the contents to the following code:

while(!quitApp)
      {
        Director.Instance.Update();
        string currentStatus = "Your DPad is current pointing at: x=";

        currentStatus += Input2.GamePad0.Dpad.X;
        currentStatus += " y=";
        currentStatus += Input2.GamePad0.Dpad.Y;
        label.Text = currentStatus;
        if(Input2.GamePad0.Cross.Press)
          quitApp = true;

        if(Input2.GamePad0.Circle...

Using the analog joysticks

In this recipe, we will demonstrate how to use the device's analog sticks, if they exist. If they do not exist, the onscreen controller will appear automatically.

Getting ready

In PSM Studio, create a new project and add a reference to Sce.PlayStation.GameEngine2D and Sce.PlayStation.GameEngine2D.Base. This recipe also requires you to add an image file to be displayed. I am bringing back our trusty F-18 graphic, but you can substitute whatever image you desire as long as it is in the proper format (.png, .bmp, or .jpg). The full code for this recipe is available at Ch2_Example3.

This example requires an actual device!

How to do it...

Open AppMain.cs and enter the following code:

using System;
using System.Collections.Generic;

using Sce.PlayStation.Core;
using Sce.PlayStation.Core.Environment;
using Sce.PlayStation.Core.Graphics;
using Sce.PlayStation.Core.Input;
using Sce.PlayStation.HighLevel.GameEngine2D;
using Sce.PlayStation.HighLevel.GameEngine2D.Base;

namespace...

Handling touch events

In this recipe we will look into how to deal with touch events.

Getting ready

In PSM Studio, create a new project and add a reference to Sce.PlayStation.GameEngine2D and Sce.PlayStation.GameEngine2D.Base. Then add an image file to your project (I will re-use the trusty F18) and make sure its Build Action is set to Content. The full code for this recipe is available as Ch2_Example4.

This example will run in the simulator; however, it does not currently support multitouch. To see multiple touches handled, you will need to run this code on an actual device.

How to do it...

Open AppMain.cs and enter the following code:

using System;
using System.Collections.Generic;

using Sce.PlayStation.Core;
using Sce.PlayStation.Core.Environment;
using Sce.PlayStation.Core.Graphics;
using Sce.PlayStation.Core.Input;
using Sce.PlayStation.HighLevel.GameEngine2D;
using Sce.PlayStation.HighLevel.GameEngine2D.Base;

namespace Ch2_Example4
{
  public class AppMain
  {
    public static void Main...

Using the motion sensors

In this recipe we will look into how to use the accelerometer and gyroscope.

Getting ready

Open PSM Studio and create a new project, adding references for GameEngine2D and GameEngine2D.Base. The complete code for this recipe is available at Ch2_Example5.

This example will not run in the simulator. Some Android based devices may not support the gyro, so AngularVelocity may not be available.

How to do it...

Open AppMain.cs and enter the following code:

using System;
using System.Collections.Generic;

using Sce.PlayStation.Core;
using Sce.PlayStation.Core.Environment;
using Sce.PlayStation.Core.Graphics;
using Sce.PlayStation.Core.Input;
using Sce.PlayStation.HighLevel.GameEngine2D;
using Sce.PlayStation.HighLevel.GameEngine2D.Base;

namespace Ch2_Example5
{
  public class AppMain
  {
    public static void Main (string[] args)
    {
      Director.Initialize();
      Scene scene = new Scene();
      scene.Camera.SetViewFromViewport();

      float screenWidth = Director...

Creating onscreen controls for devices without gamepads

In this recipe, we will look at creating onscreen controls for devices that do not have physical controls. We are going to configure a control set that has a left hand analog stick, select, start, as well as the cross, and triangle buttons. We are going to layout controls for an example device, the Xperia Arc, which has a 4.2" 480 x 854 screen.

Getting ready

This recipe can be created on your computer, however you will require an Android device to test it, as onscreen controls cannot be run on the Vita or simulator.

To get started, locate and execute OscCustomizeTool.exe. It will be located in the Tools folder, under the PSM Studio install directory. On my machine, which was installed using defaults, this file was located at C:\Program Files (x86)\SCE\PSM\tools\OscCustomizeTool.

How to do it…

  1. On the main screen, uncheck all buttons except the L Analog, Select/Start, Select, Start, Face Button, Cross, and Triangle buttons like this:

  2. Switch...

Configuring an Android application to use onscreen controls

In this recipe, we will look at configuring onscreen controls on an Android device.

Getting ready

You need to have run through the prior recipe, or generated the osc.cfg file, which needs to be named exactly that. Locate the application PublishingUtility.exe. On my default install, it is located at C:\Program Files (x86)\SCE\PSM\tools\PublishingUtility. You will also need a PSM project you want to add the controls to.

How to do it…

  1. Load PublishingUtility.exe.

  2. Locate the Gamepad section and, in the drop-down to the right, set it to true.

  3. Click on the Save button and save the file as app.xml in the same file location as osc.cfg.

  4. In the project you want to add onscreen controls to, add app.xml, allowing it to overwrite the default.

  5. Also add the file osc.cfg, then right-click it in the Solution view and set its Build Action to Content.

You are now complete; when the project is run on an Android device the customized onscreen keyboard will be...

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Key benefits

  • Learn how you can create your own fantastic PlayStation¬ÆMobile (PSM) applications
  • Develop 2D games quickly and easily, complete with graphics, audio, and input
  • Discover how to construct your own 3D world, import models, and even create texture and vertex shaders

Description

With the PlayStation®Mobile SDK you can create stunning games for the PlayStation®Vita and PlayStation™Certified devices (PS Certified devices). It includes everything you need to get started, including an IDE for developing your code and even an emulator to test your creations. "PlayStation®Mobile Development Cookbook"| is an exciting and practical collection of recipes that help you make the most of this exciting new platform. It provides you with everything you need to create complete 2D or 3D games and applications that fully unlock the potential of the SDK. After quickly covering the basics, you'll learn how to utilize input sources like touch, gamepads, and motion controls, and then move on to more advanced content like creating and animating 2D graphics, networking, playing sound effects and music, adding physics, and then finally jumping into the world of 3D.

Who is this book for?

If you've got some prior experience with C# and want to create awesome projects for the PlayStation®Vita and PlayStation™Certified devices, then this book is for you.

What you will learn

  • Discover how to handle multiple sources of input to really help you create something unique
  • Load and animate sprites within your own 2D game to get up and running quickly with the SDK
  • Harness the power of the GameEngine 2D library to make your workflow easier
  • Add engaging physics to your game projects with amazing ease
  • Learn how to play a variety of sound effects and music and increase player immersion
  • Create and navigate a 3D world, taking your visuals to the next level
  • Use 3D models and shaders to make your projects look stunning
  • Add multiplayer functionality for exciting competitive and cooperative gameplay

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Table of Contents

9 Chapters
Getting Started Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Getting Started
Introduction
Accessing the PlayStation Mobile portal
Installing the PlayStation Mobile SDK
Creating a simple game loop
Loading, displaying, and translating a textured image
"Hello World" drawing text on an image
Deploying to PlayStation Mobile certified Android devices
Deploying to a PlayStation Vita
Manipulating an image dynamically
Working with the filesystem
Handling system events
Controlling Your PlayStation Mobile Device Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Controlling Your PlayStation Mobile Device
Introduction
Handling the controller's d-pad and buttons
Using the Input2 wrapper class
Using the analog joysticks
Handling touch events
Using the motion sensors
Creating onscreen controls for devices without gamepads
Configuring an Android application to use onscreen controls
Graphics with GameEngine2D Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Graphics with GameEngine2D
Introduction
A game loop, GameEngine2D style
Creating scenes
Adding a sprite to a scene
Creating a sprite sheet
Using a sprite sheet in code
Batching a sprite with SpriteLists
Manipulating a texture's pixels
Creating a 2D particle system
Performing Actions with GameEngine2D Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Performing Actions with GameEngine2D
Introduction
Handling updates with Scheduler
Working with the ActionManager object
Using predefined actions
Transitioning between scenes
Simple collision detection
Playing background music
Playing sound effects
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Working with Physics2D
Introduction
Creating a simple simulation with gravity
Switching between dynamic and kinematic
Creating a (physics!) joint
Applying force and picking a physics scene object
Querying if a collision occurred
Rigid body collision shapes
Building and using an external library
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Working with GUIs
Introduction
"Hello World" – HighLevel.UI style
Using the UI library within a GameEngine2D application
Creating and using hierarchies of widgets
Creating a UI visually using UIComposer
Displaying a MessageBox dialog
Handling touch gestures and using UI effects
Handling language localization
Into the Third Dimension Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Into the Third Dimension
Introduction
Creating a simple 3D scene
Displaying a textured 3D object
Implementing a simple camera system
A fragment (pixel) shader in action
A vertex shader in action
Adding lighting to your scene
Using an offscreen frame buffer to take a screenshot
Working with the Model Library Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Working with the Model Library
Introduction
Importing a 3D model for use in PlayStation Mobile
Loading and displaying a 3D model
Using BasicProgram to perform texture and shader effects
Controlling lighting using BasicProgram
Animating a model
Handling multiple animations
Using bones to add a sword to our animated model
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Finishing Touches
Introduction
Opening and loading a web browser
Socket-based client and server networking
Accessing (Twitter) data over the network using REST and HttpWebRequest
Copying and pasting using Clipboard
Embedding and retrieving a resource from the application assembly
Configuring your application using PublishingUtility
Creating downloadable content (DLC) for your application

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This book covers so much so well that I don't know where I would be without it when it comes to the Playstation Mobile SDK. It is an excellent starting point and reference. I would highly recommend this book - and with the SDK being so simple to use with the aid of this book and Sony Mobile Developer's licenses being so cheap it is definitely worth it!
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Lays out the basics of playstation mobile development in a clear, concise and often charming way using examples. I was thoroughly impressed.
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I bought this book because I wanted to start developing for the PS Vita... and that's what it is all about. Some C# knowledge (or Java) would help you to start and this book will take you from that point to deploying your own apps/games on your PS Vita without wasting money (developers' tool and license are free right now!) or time. It doesn't get so heavy and practically covers everything on the PS (Controls, colors, sprites,...). On the other hand I think a second book would be helpful, or at least if you want to build your own best selling game!
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What eBook formats do Packt support? Chevron down icon Chevron up icon

Our eBooks are currently available in a variety of formats such as PDF and ePubs. In the future, this may well change with trends and development in technology, but please note that our PDFs are not Adobe eBook Reader format, which has greater restrictions on security.

You will need to use Adobe Reader v9 or later in order to read Packt's PDF eBooks.

What are the benefits of eBooks? Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
  • You can get the information you need immediately
  • You can easily take them with you on a laptop
  • You can download them an unlimited number of times
  • You can print them out
  • They are copy-paste enabled
  • They are searchable
  • There is no password protection
  • They are lower price than print
  • They save resources and space
What is an eBook? Chevron down icon Chevron up icon

Packt eBooks are a complete electronic version of the print edition, available in PDF and ePub formats. Every piece of content down to the page numbering is the same. Because we save the costs of printing and shipping the book to you, we are able to offer eBooks at a lower cost than print editions.

When you have purchased an eBook, simply login to your account and click on the link in Your Download Area. We recommend you saving the file to your hard drive before opening it.

For optimal viewing of our eBooks, we recommend you download and install the free Adobe Reader version 9.