E3
From: Paul Holman <Paul_Holman@scee.net>
Newsgroups: sce.pub.announce,sce.dev.prog.cd_dvd
Date: Tue, 18 Apr 2000 10:24:15 +0100
Exhibiting PlayStation Titles at E3 2000
EDIT: Removed bucketload of Nazi display rules, can post in separate thread if desired.
CD/DVD Generator
DTL-S15000 will be released in April through Developer Support. This
software is only for PlayStation 2 and doesn't support PlayStation (1)
master disc creation. In Japan, the price is 100,000 yen and will be
priced at &euros 10,000 Euros for the SCEE market. Availability is to be
announced through the PS2 newsletter and website.
The CD/DVD-ROM Generator works with CDU921S/CDU921S mk2/CDU921S-PR and
supports x4 speed burning with CDU921S-PR. The software also supports a
DVD-R drive that will be available through the SCEA Developer Support
group. The media; CD-R(CD-R71PS) and DVD-R(DVD-R47PS) are also provided
by SCEE/SCEA.
Please note that version 1.00 currently doesn't support burning for
SCEA/SCEE master disc.
EDIT: Removed another million pages, it is a big ass message.
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E3
From: Paul Holman <Paul_Holman@scee.net>
Newsgroups: sce.pub.announce,sce.dev.prog.cd_dvd
Date: Wed, 19 Apr 2000 10:17:54 +0100
Re CD-DVD Gen software - whoops, that should have been 1000 Euros.
Please contact you r account manager if you urgently need it for E3.
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Recall DTL-T10000(non-DVD) only.
From: Paul Holman <Paul_Holman@scee.net>
Newsgroups: sce.pub.announce,sce.dev.devkit.dtlh10000
Date: Wed, 19 Apr 2000 12:19:17 +0100
A message to everyone with non-DVD T10K's on loan (this message was sent
out be post a few weeks ago).
Time to complete that LRF !
The loan agreement for DTL-T10000(non-DVD) development systems currently
at your studio expired on 31 March 2000 and these systems are now being
recalled. You are therefore kindly requested to make arrangements to
return the systems (serial numbers listed) to our distribution centre at
your earliest convenience but to arrive no later than 25 April 2000.
NB: Please ensure that all systems are appropriately repackaged in the
original shipping cartons.
Serial Number(s): «SN»
Components per DTL-T10000 Kit: Return Address:
Qty Model No Description
1 DTL-T10000 TOOL
2 SCPH-10010T Dual Shock 2
1 DTL-S12000 Runtime Library
1 EB-S8220 EB Tool Chain
1 DTL-P11010A System Manual
1 DTL-P11017 System Manual SPU2 Overview
Please send to:
Attention: Mr Nick Payne
Infoteam Group Limited
Unit 2 & 3, Heathrow Causeway Estate
Ariel Way
Hounslow
Middlesex, TW14 6JW
ENGLAND
As a reminder, DVD enabled systems are available and can be requested
under your existing Tools & Materials Loan Agreement (TMLA) by
submitting a Loan Request Form and remittance for a security deposit of
€20,000 (twenty thousand Euros) plus VAT (where applicable) for each
system.
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PlayStation 2 "Test" machines available soon...
From: Paul Holman <Paul_Holman@scee.net>
Newsgroups: sce.pub.announce,sce.dev.devkit
Date: Tue, 02 May 2000 19:10:03 +0100
Our first batch of DTL-H10000 "Test" units (aka PS2 Debug Stations) will
be flying out this week, and with a fair wind through customs we should
availability next week.
The units are NTSC-J, run at 240V (i.e. meet CE electrical regs) and
will be sold for 980 Euros a piece (+VAT where applicable).
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DVD but no DVD?
From: "Dave Baranec" <dave@volition-inc.com>
Newsgroups: sce.dev.prog.cddvd
Date: Thu, 6 Jul 2000 16:59:56 -0500
So we're recently run into a quandry which I was hoping a Sony guy could
help us out with. We bought the big expensive Pioneed DVD burner and we
ordered the discs from Sony. What we got, though, were CD-R's, _not_ DVDs.
We thought it was a mistake, but apparently not. Ee've kind of gleaned from
Sony sources that DVD releases might not even be supported. As in, we have
to use old-fashioned CDROM's. What's the deal with this? Are we going to be
able to submit on DVD?
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SCEE Territory - PlayStation 2 Mastering Status
From: "Mike Kavallierou" <ps2_support@scee.net>
Newsgroups: sce.pub.announce
Date: Fri, 7 Jul 2000 11:07:44 +0100
Current status of the mastering equipment for PlayStation 2 :
Dear developer,
Here is the current status of PlayStation 2 CD/DVD mastering
Software:
The current CD/DVD-ROM mastering software (DTL-S15000) can burn PlayStation
2 CD and DVD titles for use on a debug station or DTL-T10000, however the
license area is currently fixed for the Japanese territory only. This will
not effect the operation of the debug station or the tool, but it cannot be
used for final master submission. Developers who have purchased the software
we receive free upgrades when the final software is available in August.
Note that the mastering software is a single user license, multiple users
should purchase multiple copies of the software. Purchasing the software on
it's own costs 1000 Euros, the order form is available on the website from
the Game_Publishing directory.
Debug Stations:
Currently (July), only the Japanese PlayStation 2 debug station
(DTL-H10000) is available. However, since this model will operate in PAL
and NTSC video modes, one can use this for testing titles targeted at
release in any territory - one simply uses the Japanese license option on
the DTL-S15000.
In the latter part of August, prototype SCEE and SCEA territory units will
be available under carnet, and will be loaned to QA and development teams
working on launch period titles - make sure your SCEE account manager knows
you have a launch title, and provide estimates of the units you may need.
In September "final" versions will be available for sale.
Please note that for PR/Marketing use for shows such as ECTS at that time,
we recommend that you obtain DTL-H10000 units and feature your PAL game
running on this unit (with the Japanese license area).
It is however important to test on the appropriate debug station prior to
submission to our QA, due to ROM and other minor differences in the
hardware.
Hardware:
The hardware supported for CD mastering is the CDU-921 - the same as the
PlayStation mastering equipment. You can either use your existing burners
and license the DTL-S15000 PlayStation 2 software, or buy a complete
mastering package from SCEE consisting of the CDU-921SPR and the CD/DVD-ROM
Generator software for 2,350 Euros, the order form is available on the
Website from the Game_Publishing directory
The hardware supported for DVD mastering is the Pioneer DVDR-S201, a single
speed, single layer DVD burner. The burner itself currently needs a firmware
upgrade before it can master DVD's for use with PlayStation 2. The Pioneer
contact details for receiving this firmware comes with the burner itself,
alternatively SCEE can upgrade the burner although you will have to arrange
shipping to and from the SCEE offices. If you require the upgrade please
contact ps2_support@scee.net.
SCEE does not resell the Pioneer burner, this can be purchased from various
retailers, the SCEE website contains Pioneer contact information for
European Sales Channels in the Game_Publishing directory - expect to pay
around 4000 Euros (£2600) + VAT from a distributor.
Media - Development:
Any good quality CD or DVD can be used for development purposes on the
DTL-T10000 and DTL-H10000 units
Media - Mastering:
These disks will be available from SCEE in the next few weeks, an order form
will be made available then. For more information contact
ps2_support@scee.net
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Devkit delivery times
From: "Antonio Argentieri" <antonio.argentieri@rage.co.uk>
Newsgroups: sce.dev.devkit
Date: Mon, 5 Feb 2001 12:31:22 -0000
Can anyone tell me Delivery times on New PS2 Kits from Sony receiving
payment?
Thanks,
Antonio
Antonio Argentieri.
Rage Software.
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Devkit delivery times
From: James Russell <James_Russell@scee.net>
Newsgroups: sce.dev.devkit
Date: Mon, 05 Feb 2001 14:53:38 +0000
Antonio Argentieri wrote:
>
> Can anyone tell me Delivery times on New PS2 Kits from Sony receiving
> payment?
If everything is in order, the devkit is shipped as soon as possible and should
arrive next day.
However, more often than not it takes a while for the bank transfer to complete
(which is the usual
hold-up), and also we don't ship on Friday since (in our experience) some
courier companies tend to
'lose' these expensive items over the weekend.
But, yes, usually it's next day.
James
--
== James_Russell@scee.net ph: +44 (20) 7447-1626 - fax: +44 (20) 7390 4324
== Tools and Middleware Licensing Manager - Sony Computer Entertainment Europe
Scratch and Sniff!! [ ] Smells like glass, doesn't it?
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Emulator for cd/dvd
From: "Faheem Dinath" <fdinath@cgocable.net>
Newsgroups: sce.dev.prog.cddvd
Date: Mon, 26 Feb 2001 16:32:30 -0500
Does anyone have an idea when the cd/dvd emulator will be released, dvds are
hard to come by right now and the software would be much better then burning
$30 costers every time
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DTL-T14000 CD/DVD Emulator
Availability: Feb, 2001（projected）
Configurations: Bundled with DTL-T10000 and installation service for DTL-T10000 units that have already shipped (not user-installable)
Price 600,000 yen (projected)
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New Tool
�� PS2 DVD Emulator
��Developed by SN Systems
��Built-in to DTL-T10000H
��Sold as SCE Tool
��USD 7,500
��Installation by SCEA
��Available soon
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Tool Price Change
�� DTL-T10000H
��From USD 20,000 to USD 10,000
Since Feb 21st, 2001
��HDD Bundled for FREE
�� Hard disk drive
��Retroactively supplied to all DTL-T10000
T10K upgrade schedule to be provided
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I'd just like to announce...
From: "Brian McGroarty [Midway]" <bmcgroar@midwaygames.com>
Newsgroups: sce.announce
Date: Wed, 14 Mar 2001 07:43:43 -0600
I'd just like to announce that...
If I get back from GDC & AAAI and I find my new team's TOOLs have arrived,
J. Patton gets a big wet kiss, straight on the lips.
Or maybe that's if they -haven't- arrived.
Whatever motivates his crew.
...and now back to your regularly scheduled coding.
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I've been sitting on these + a lot more for over 7 years. I find the developer comments relevant and amusing and I hope you shall too :) Many of the comments regarding prices refer the developers to speak to their sales manager though so developer comments are the only way I can demonstrate prices. Please note ther is a shitload of text to read, mostly with regards to programming help, PSTOOL being ROFL loud with a useless drive and a bucketload of general banter.
Sony charging people for DVD-R then selling them CD-R is all the more amusing when the expensive DVD burner they made them buy did not burn CD-R. Not only that but for a time there appeared to be no officially supported CD-R burner :P
I'll edit and add to the post as I find more price references.