What language does the ps2 use

[mjjjad]

I am interested in trying to convert some software coded in C++ to the ps2 but 1st I need know what language it uses and where can I find useful info on how to program for it?

[muratremix]

Like every computer and Console, it uses C language aswell
There is an unoptimized C++ compiler aswell.

GNU GCC released an EmotionEngine compiler, you can compile C code into PS2 binary with that.

Look for some PS2Dev sites for more info

[Fat_Mike]

What do you mean by ''Like every computer and console'' ? As far as I know, not all console use C language. The NES is an example.

[muratremix]

Originally posted by Fat_Mike
What do you mean by ''Like every computer and console'' ? As far as I know, not all console use C language. The NES is an example.

There is C compiler for NES too

[sjeep]

You can use any language to code on a console, as long as there is a suitable compiler/interpreter for that language (suitable meaning, targeted for that particular console).

- Sjeep

[Fat_Mike]

Oh, my mistake then. It's just that the last time I was in the NES scene, developpers were always whinning about how painfull the NES was to program since it used ASM.

[JBO]

GNU GCC released an EmotionEngine compiler, you can compile C code into PS2 binary with that.

I checked the website for GNU GCC and I was not able to find any information on the PS2 compiler. When I searched their list of compatible binaries I also did not find anything that mentioned the PS2. Does anyone know more information about the PS2 compiler and where I can download it? An html link would be great, thanks.

[2 Tru CReW]

I thought ASM MIPS

[Bgnome]

the problem is that yes, the ASM used in a ps2 is MIPS, whereas ASM used in normal PC coding is x86. this adds another hurdle when it comes to porting/programming for the ps2..