Games giant also details its 3G connected PSP follow-up, NGP - Next Generation Portable.
Sony Computer Entertainment has unveiled a new smartphone offering called PlayStation Suite, which will initially be available for Android 2.3-powered devices.
At an event in Tokyo this morning, SCE president Kaz Hirai described PlayStation Suite as a 'Hardware-neutral Game Framework' that uses 'legendary PlayStation content'.
A special 'PlayStation Certified' element means it will be properly monitored and managed by Sony and provide a secure distribution pipeline using the PlayStation Store.
Through this program, SCE says it will offer necessary support, including development support as well as logo licensing, to ensure the delivery of PlayStation quality experience across various devices.
Hirai said Suite "is essential to the world of portable entertainment" by adding many, many devices to the PlayStation family. It arrives by the end of 2011.
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On the software front, SCE plans to provide PS Suite content within this calendar year, starting with original PlayStation games 2 (PS one classics).
SCE also plans to open a PlayStation Store where users will be able to download content directly to their device.
It's a hugely significant move into mobile by SCE, which also used the event to unveil its follow-up to the PSP handheld, the NGP - Next Generation Portable.
Hirai described the device, which offers 3G connectivity and PS3-quality software, as delivering "ultimate portable entertainment".
An improved software interface and deeply ingrained network and social functions are also key to the new PSP.
A 'Live Area' front-end for games links the player to their games and the PlayStation store, and is controlled via the touch-screen.
Using the 3G connection it is constantly connected, and even uses location-aware elements to help you find nearby players using an app called 'Near'.
Plus, games built for the aforementioned smartphone PlayStation Suite for Android devices will run on the new Sony device.
Hirai said he hopes this system ultimately upsells PSP2 to Android players.
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