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The editors liked
The Sony Ericsson Xperia Play comes with an unskinned variant of Android 2.3 (Gingerbread)
And the strong hardware set of the camera can take a couple of blows from a frustrated gamer.
Pleasant feel to button presses
Attractive chassis
Strong speakers
Decent music player
Stock Android is very smooth
With few bugs
The gamepad is wellbuilt and works exactly like you would expect it to
Speakers are of above average quality
And that really adds to the gameplay experience
The
Fun to use
Affordable games
Good price
Gingerbread
Battery Life
Feels solid for a sliding phone
Buttons afford much better control in certain types of games
Phone gives a new platform for old-school favorites like Crash Bandicoot
Analog pads are an innovative compromise
The screen is a good size
Front Camera is nice for video calling
Internet Speeds Are Good
Gaming controller is kind of cool
Controller makes this phone feel like a dedicated gaming device
Nice camera
Great sound quality
This handheld video game console from Sony is also a cell phone
The dedicated slide-out gaming pad helps provide as close a gaming experience as the likes of a Sony PSP or Nintendo DS Lite that we’ve seen on a smartphone....
Android 2.3 out of the gate
Fast in regular Android
Good UI tweaks like folders
PlayStationlike experience in the best cases
Solid gamepad controls
Reasonably good battery life
Stock version of Android 2.3 Gingerbread
Fast processor
Gamepad
Gameplay hits a whole new level for cell phones because of the integrated slideout controller
Gamepad is a terrific way to play. Latest version of Android. Overall solid specs
Slide-out gamepad
Stock Android 2.3
Gamepad is a terrific way to play. Latest version of Android. Overall solid specs.
Fast performance
Big
Bright screen
Great for mobile gaming
Long battery life
Great gaming controller
Sharp display
Excellent speakers
Atttractive and solid build
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Android 2.3 largely untouched
Gamepad is snappy
Crash Bandicoot is still addictive
Gamepad works wellStereo speakersGood graphics performance
Dedicated gaming controls
Large high resolution screen
Unskinned version of Android 2.3 (Gingerbread) makes us happy. Sturdy hardware stands up to a frustrated gamer's kungfu grip
The Sony Ericsson Xperia Play ships with Android 2.3 Gingerbread without a complicated overlay. It has a slide-out game pad that makes gameplay more immersive
And it comes preloaded with popular game titles like Crash Bandicoot and Asphalt 6. Features in
Slide-out game controller
Clean Android install
Vibrant 4.0-inch LCD
Attractive Sony styling
Acceptable 5.1-megapixel camera
Dedicated game controller
Able to run numerous old emulator games with gamepad keymapping
Excellent stereo loudspeakers
Very good photo quality
The editors didn't like
The Sony Ericsson Xperia Play doesn’t have the 720p video recording ability
Which now a days is standard in many of the smartphone releases. The wireless data here is not the latest faster 4G
It’s the conventional slower 3G.Random PostsTags
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L and R buttons are a little awkward
Making games like Battle Bears cumbersome to play
None of the buttons are backlit
Screen is on the dim side
The gaming controller can be awkward when you think a keyboard should be there
My review unit came with a 2gig card and wouldn't let me put many games on it
Conclusions & Final Thoughts
As much as I like this one
I think unless you are very interested
Volume button placement not optimal
Controller doesn't work with all games
Display could be brighter
Notification LED oddly placed
The Sony Ericsson Xperia does not allow you to watch movies or television shows.
Downloading and storing games can be a tad confusing due to the various platforms you can purchase them from.Look and Feel...
Unexceptional gaming performance on a phone that needs it
Minuscule mixed PlayStation Suitenative game library right now
Subpar camera
Especially knowing Sony Ericsson's other models
Underwhelming call quality.
Thick and clunky
Cheap build quality
Lack of gaming titles available
Lacking 4G LTE and a dualcore processor
This advanced device could become dated quickly.
Doesn't integrate with the world of PlayStation. Not the latest graphics hardware. A bit thick and heavy.
No LTE support
Small internal memory
Small Android buttons
Analog touch joystick not very responsive
Lacks 4G
Doesn't support video chat apps yet
No dual core CPU and no 4G LTE
Bulky
Menu navigation stutters
PlayStation Suite needs work
Dim
Woeful screenLack of compelling contentPoor video recording (no 720p)
Weight
Lack of brightness
Not the best use of Gingerbread
Lacks 720p video recording capability
Now a standard in smartphone releases. Wireless data is slower 3G standard
Not 4G. Only one PlayStation title available at launch
The Sony Ericsson Xperia Play's touch-screen gaming controls are not as responsive and precise as we would like
Unskinned version of Android 2.3 (Gingerbread) makes us happy. Sturdy hardware stands up to a frustrated gamer's kungfu grip
Lacks 720p video recording capability, now a standard in smartphone releases. Wireless data is slower 3G standard, not 4G. Only one PlayStation title available at launch
So the bottom line, is it worth it? For the price $200 with a two year agreement on Verizon, non-stop mobile gaming could be yours. The only problem is, the Xperia play doesn't really stand out as a phone or a gaming system. There are plenty of great Andr...
The Sony Ericsson Xperia PLAY is one of the most enjoyable game-focused smartphones I’ve ever used. With a solid slide-out hardware gamepad, a fast processor, and stock Android 2.3 Gingerbread, the PLAY is truly in a league of its own. That’s not to sa...
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Published: 2011-05-25, Author: Scott , review by: androidguys.com
Abstract: I've been playing with a Verizon -branded version of the Xperia PLAY for around two weeks now and wanted to share my opinions on the new gaming/phone hybrid. I attended a Google IO developer session where Sony Ericsson gave these to the people in attendan...
Published: 2011-05-25, Author: Simon , review by: androidspin.com
Abstract: As Fedex pulled up to the office door, I pretty much knew what to expect. The package from Sony Ericsson arrived as promised (Thanks guys). I was almost hesitant to open the larger box as it felt completely empty, but inside was a very…VERY.. small box co...
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Published: 2011-05-24, Author: Simon , review by: intomobile.com
The Sony Ericsson Xperia Play is a unique proposition to customers, and one that isn't easy to take. Games are a huge part of the smartphone app ecosystem, so it stands to reason that a phone with a dedicated controller would do well, right? Well, it's st...
The Xperia Play will appeal to mobile gamers who are sick of poor touchscreen controls, and are looking for a more fulfilling gaming experience on their phone. There are only a handful of games right now that are optimised for use with the gamepad, bu...
Overall the Sony Ericsson Xperia Play ranks in as a 'Good' smartphone. It's definitely pushing the boundaries between portable gaming devices and smartphones and really working towards a new market. There are some slight concerns, however, on th...
Gamepad is a terrific way to play. Latest version of Android. Overall solid specs,
Doesn't integrate with the world of PlayStation. Not the latest graphics hardware. A bit thick and heavy.
The Xperia Play could be better, of course. First and foremost, it should be a PlayStation phone, with a PlayStation emulator playing PlayStation games cross-platform with PSPs and NGPs. It could also use an up-to-the-moment, super-gamer chipset like N...
