Sivart

Well , i've always wanted to write games for a console of some sort so here i am! I know how to write in VB for PC but i'm pretty sure that can't be carried over.

Would C be the best language to start for psp coding? If not, what else?

Thanks!

Sivart

F34R

Well, there is Lua, C/C++, and Python. Lua is the easiest to learn, but I think it's the most limited as well. If you have a good understanding of VB, then you might try your hand in C/C++.

Nitrus

I know a bit of Python, on my old computer I programmed a computer interface with python, where you could talk and communicate with the "computer",

But of course they were all generic answers and the "computer" couldnt actually read what you typed, but it was quite good.

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NotEvenClose

C is the most widely used language for limited memory applications. But it is entirely different than VB. You need to have a good understanding of pointers and memory management, stuff you don't have to worry about in VB. You also need to understand the fundamentals of parameter passing (pass by reference, pass by value). C is very powerful since you have direct access to the system memory and resources, but it can very dangerous if you don't know what you are doing.

Good luck!

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Alon

ya in C if u go overboard u could end up crashing the system u are working on i suggest u start out with LUA since it is much easier to learn

sum182oftheyear

Learn C#, it rules.

NotEvenClose

C# is a great language, but it won't run on consoles unless Microsoft included the .Net framework on the Xbox 360. Anyone that wants to do hardcore gaming needs to learn CC++. C# will always be slower than CC++ because it depends on the .Net middleware.

BUT...C# is a great place to start learning CC++ since pointers and "unsafe" code is accessible. Having said that, it is easy to get spoiled on the .Net library classes and the benefits of a pure object oriented language that CC++ do not necessarily have.

CM SILVEr

Im also intrested in learning a language, but how did you guys learn to code? Teach yourself from online tuts or take classes?

I took a programming class in highschool, and the teacher said she hadn't touched VB or Java (This si what she was supposed to teach us) in atleast 15 years... To end quickly: I didn't learn anything.

Quick question: C/C++ is one language? I always just called it C++... Wheres the C/ coming from? heh =P

sandberg

C was the original language and C++ was specified after that. The main difference is that C++ adds object oriented programming to C. (There are many other additions to C++, but those are most likely too technical to be of any meaning).

For those of you who wants to learn C/C++ (which I'd recommend for the PSP), you can all start with the free books by Bruce Eckel. He has written some excellent books on C++ (and also on Java), and they're free. Meaning that the pdf version can be downloaded legally. I've added a link below.

http://www.mindview.net/Books/TICPP/...ngInCPP2e.html

F34R

great link sandberg. That will help out A LOT !