How to Make Games Today (PSP Development Is No Longer Possible)

You can't officially develop for PSP anymore — Sony discontinued the platform in 2014 and ended SDK support. However, learning game development is more accessible than ever on modern platforms.

Core Skills to Learn

• Programming: C#, C++, Python, or Lua
• Engines: Unity, Unreal Engine, Godot, GameMaker Studio 2
• Design: Mechanics, level design, UI/UX, narrative
• Workflow: Version control (Git), debugging, profiling

Target Platforms for New Developers

• Mobile: Android (Unity/Godot/Kotlin) or iOS (Unity/Swift)
• PC: Steam, itch.io, Epic Games Store
• Web: HTML5/JavaScript (Phaser, PixiJS)
• Consoles: Requires platform-specific dev kits (Switch, PlayStation, Xbox)

Learning Resources

• Courses: Udemy, Coursera, edX, freeCodeCamp
• Documentation: Official engine docs + tutorials
• Communities: r/gamedev, Discord servers, Game Jams

Start small, finish projects, and build a portfolio. The skills transfer across platforms — even if PSP itself is retired.