About the PC Simulator

This section describes the notes for developing applications on the PlayStation(R)Mobile Simulator.

Overview

The PlayStation(R)Mobile Simulator is a prototype development environment for running PSM applications on Windows.

You can efficiently develop PSM applications by using the simulator to confirm operations before operating the applications on the actual device.

Input Device

In the simulator, the keyboard can be used to realize gamepad features.

When using the GamePad class, input information of GamePadButtons can be obtained by pressing the assigned keys.

Changing the Screen Resolution

To change the simulator screen resolution, use the screen resolution pulldown menu in the toolbar.

In the current version, 960x544, 800x480, and 1280x800 can be selected with a default resolution of 960x544.

Limitations

  • Operation is not possible on a remote desktop.
  • The motion sensor is not supported.
  • Multi-touch is not supported. Only single-point touch with a mouse click is supported.

Key Assignment List

Keys on the gamepad Key assignments on the simulator
Left directional key Cursor key: ←
Up directional key Cursor key: ↑
Right directional key Cursor key: →
Down directional key Cursor key: ↓
Square button A key
Triangle button W key
Circle button D key
Cross button S key
SELECT button Z key
START button X key
L button Q key
R button E key