In my experience I find the Tuner more useful than the PA from a general overview point of view, especially now I have started optimising.
I find it invaluable to go and tell people to 'rework' their code in some cases.
Darren Vine
Senior Programmer
FreeStyleGames Ltd.
Contact us to arrange a visit from one of our engineers, we'll profile your code using Tuner and discuss the results with your team.
Bristol, 12th October, 2007 – SN Systems, a subsidiary of Sony Computer Entertainment
Inc. (SCEI) is pleased to announce SN-DBS (Distributed Build System) will be available
as a license-free download, to SCEI's licensed PLAYSTATION®3 (PS3™),
PlayStation®2 and PSP™ (PlayStation®Portable) game title developers from today.
SN-DBS significantly reduces compile times by distributing source code builds between
cooperating PCs on a local area network. SN-DBS can also be used for building assets via
the command line. In addition to SN-DBS being made available at no cost, developers
also have the added benefit that a new version 2.0 has been launched.
Major improvements of version 2.0 include:
SN-DBS is a multi-platform product and will work with all PS3, PSP and PlayStation 2 projects when used in conjunction with a platform-specific compiler. Support fees will no longer be associated with this product, however SN Systems willcontinue to offer support and develop SN-DBS on an ongoing basis following feedback from game title developers.
For more information regarding SN-DBS please contact sales@snsys.com or visit http://www.snsys.com/products/sn_dbs.asp
About SN Systems
SN Systems is a wholly owned subsidiary of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. that produces industry-standard development tools used by console game programmers worldwide.
SN Systems has built a high reputation for understanding and meeting the needs of games developers, delivering quality software such as ProDG, Tuner and SN-DBS while offering unrivalled first-class support.
About Sony Computer Entertainment Inc.Recognized as the global leader and company responsible for the progression of consumer-based computer entertainment, Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. (SCEI) manufacturers, distributes and markets the PlayStation® game console, the PlayStation®2 computer entertainment system, the PSP® (PlayStation®Portable) handheld entertainment system and the upcoming, much-anticipated PLAYSTATION®3 system. PlayStation has revolutionized home entertainment by introducing advanced 3D graphic processing, and PlayStation 2 further enhances the PlayStation legacy as the core of home networked entertainment. PSP is a new handheld entertainment system that allows users to enjoy 3D games, with high-quality full-motion video, and high-fidelity stereo audio. PLAYSTATION®3 is an advanced computer system, incorporating the state-of-the-art Cell processor with super computer like power. SCEI, along with its subsidiary divisions Sony Computer Entertainment America Inc., Sony Computer Entertainment Europe Ltd., and Sony Computer Entertainment Korea Inc. develops, publishes, markets and distributes software, and manages the third party licensing programs for these platforms in the respective markets worldwide. Headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. is an independent business unit of the Sony Group.
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PlayStation is a registered trademark of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc.
ProDG is a registered trademark of SN Systems. ProView and Tuner are trademarks of SN Systems Limited.
