Posted by tranced
13 February 2011
- XperiaTM PLAY combines a PlayStation-quality gaming experience with the very latest Android smartphone technology.
- Super fast graphics and dedicated game controls deliver the ultimate smartphone gaming experience from March 2011
- Sony Computer Entertainment and leading game publishers provide top titles from launch –available to download from the AndroidTM Market.
XperiaTM PLAY delivers the smartphone functionality that the most serious power users could need, teamed with the immersive gaming experience that any gamer would want.
In portrait mode, the Android smartphone offers all the benefits that users have come to expect from Sony Ericsson’s existing range of XperiaTM smartphones with best-in-class entertainment experiences, a great 5 megapixel camera, a brilliant 4” multi-touch screen and great social networking features.
However, slide out the gaming control and users enter a new world of immersive mobile gaming. The slide out game pad reveals a digital D pad, two analogue touch pads, two shoulder buttons and the four PlayStation icons: circle, cross, square and triangle. Qualcomm’s optimized Snapdragon processor with a 1Ghz CPU and embedded Adreno GPU graphics processor deliver silky smooth 60fps play-back 3D mobile gaming and Web browsing with minimal power consumption so Xperia PLAY users can enjoy long hours of battery life and game time.
Rikko Sakaguchi, Executive Vice President and Chief Creation Officer at Sony Ericsson commented: “Today is a very proud moment for Sony Ericsson as we bring something truly revolutionary to the market. Living up to our vision of Communication Entertainment, Xperia PLAY will forever change the way people think about smartphones and mobile gaming.
XperiaTM PLAY will run on Gingerbread (version 2.3), the latest version of Google’s AndroidTM platform. The XperiaTM PLAY will also be the first PlayStation Certified device. This means it will have access to PlayStation® game content provided through the PlayStation® Suite initiative, currently under development by Sony Computer Entertainment and due to launch later this calendar year.
Kazuo Hirai, President of Networked Products and Services Group at Sony Corporation said: "I am delighted to see Xperia PLAY as the first PlayStation Certified smartphone to hit the market. Xperia PLAY provides a unique consumer offering and is yet another example of great products and services coming to market that leverage Sony's strong assets."
Sony Ericsson has partnered with key publishers in the gaming industry to deliver a rich, vibrant ecosystem at launch and post launch with many leading new titles available via the AndroidTM Marketplace. Leading franchises coming to Xperia™ PLAY includes EA’s Need For Speed, Sims 3 and a world-first multiplayer version of FIFA 10 for mobile. GLU Mobile/Activision will be bringing Guitar Hero while Gameloft’s titles include Assassin’s Creed and Splinter Cell. Sony Ericsson is also partnering with Unity Technologies, using its award-winning development platform, to ensure a continuous flow of high quality 3D game titles.
Mr Sakaguchi continued: “The launch of Xperia PLAY could not have been possible without the close collaboration of both Google and Sony Computer Entertainment. The commitment of so many industry leading game publishers further demonstrates that Xperia PLAY will deliver on the long-held expectations from consumers the world over.”
XperiaTM PLAY and PlayStation Certified gaming are great examples of the kind of innovation that’s possible in the open Android ecosystem,” said Andy Rubin, Vice President of Engineering at Google.
A pre-loaded application will enable users to easily discover and download titles that have been optimised for game play on Xperia PLAY, access recently played games and see information about the games they have downloaded.
Sony Ericsson Xperia™ PLAY will be available globally in selected markets from March 2011
What do our content partners say?
Electronic Arts, Travis Boatman, VP of Worldwide Studios for EA Mobile:
“EA collaborated closely with Sony Ericsson to bring exciting versions our best-selling consumer favourites such as The Sims™ 3 and EA SPORTS™ FIFA 10 to the Xperia PLAY. The device’s dedicated gaming keypad gives FIFA players what matters most in a footy game — ultimate ball control, quick player selection on the pitch, effortless passes and more. The Xperia PLAYS’s unique gamepad also delivers robust control in The Sims 3 bringing a whole new life simulation experience to fans of thefranchise. We look forward to watching consumers interact with our great games in new ways through the Xperia PLAY.”
Gameloft, Michel Guillemot, President:
“We are pleased to partner with Sony Ericsson to offer a catalogue of 10 of our best-selling games at launch of the Sony Ericsson Xperia PLAY,” said Michel Guillemot, President of Gameloft. “My vision since the creation of Gameloft was to turn video games into a true mass market form of entertainment. This vision is realized with the launch of Xperia PLAY, which combines a perfect smartphone for daily use as well as a real game controller to provide the best gaming experience ever seen on a mobile phone. Gameloft will support the launch with more than 20 titles over the next 6 months that will take full advantage of the power of this device.”
Glu Mobile, Niccolo de Masi, CEO:
"Glu's strategic relationship with Sony Ericsson aligns us with a leading innovator in mobile and gaming. We look forward to accelerating our momentum in social mobile gaming with compelling offerings on Sony Ericsson's newest mobile devices."
Content partners at launch include:
Sony Computer Entertainment
Digital Chocolate
Digital Legends
Electronic Arts
Fishlabs
Gamehouse
Gameloft
Glu Mobile
Handy Games
Namco Bandai Networks
Polarbit
PopCap
Trendy Entertainment
Unity Tecnologies
For further information, images and videos visit http://www.sonyericsson.com/mwcnews
Xperia™ PLAY at a glance:
Sony Ericsson Xperia™ PLAY
Camera
5.1 megapixel camera
Auto focus
Flash / Photo light
Geo tagging
Image stabiliser
Send to web
Touch focus
Video light
Video recording
Video blogging
Music
Album art
Bluetooth™ stereo (A2DP)
Google™ Music Player
Music tones (MP3/AAC)
PlayNow™ service*
Sony Ericsson Music player
Stereo speakers
TrackID™ music recognition application
Internet
Android Market™*
Bookmarks
Google™ search*
Google™ Voice Search*
Pan & zoom
Web browser (Webkit)
Communication
Call list
Conference calls
Facebook™ application (from Android Market™)
Google™ Talk*
Noise Shield
Polyphonic ringtones
Speakerphone
Sony Ericsson Timescape™***
Twitter™ application (from Android Market™)
Vibrating alert
Messaging
Android Cloud to Device messaging (C2DM)
Conversations
Google Mail™*
Instant messaging
Picture messaging (MMS)
Predictive text input
Sound recorder
Text messaging (SMS)
Design
Auto rotate
Keyboard (onscreen, 12 key)
Keyboard (onscreen, QWERTY)
Picture wallpaper
Touchscreen
Wallpaper animation
Entertainment
3D games
Dedicated gaming keys
Flash Lite™
Gesture gaming
Motion gaming
Video streaming
YouTube™
Organiser
Alarm clock
Calculator
Calendar
Document editors
Document readers
E-Manual
Flight mode
Google Calendar™
Google Gallery 3D™
Infinite button
Phone book
Set-up Wizard
Widget manager
Connectivity
3.5 mm audio jack
aGPS
Bluetooth™ technology
DLNA Certified
Google Latitude™
Google Location Service
Google Maps™ with Street View
Media Transfer Protocol support
Micro USB Connector
Modem
Synchronisation via Facebook™**
Synchronisation via Google Sync™
Synchronisation via Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync®
Synchronisation via Sony Ericsson Sync
USB 2.0 high speed support
Wi-Fi™
Wi-Fi™ Hotspot functionality
The service is not available in all markets.
** Requires Facebook™ application installed on the device.
Google™ services*
* These services may not be available in every market
Android Market™ Client
Gmail™
Google Calendar™
Google Gallery 3D™
Google Latitude™
Google Maps™ with Street View
Google Media Uploader
Google Music Player™
Google Phone-top Search
Google Search widget
Google Sync™
Google Talk™
Google Voice Search
Set-up Wizard
YouTube™
Screen
16,777,216 colour TFT
Capacitive multi-touch
4 inches
480 x 854 pixels (FWVGA)
Accessories
In-Box:
Xperia™ PLAY
Battery
Stereo portable handsfree
8GB microSD™ memory card
Charger
Micro USB cable for charging, synchronisation and file transfer
User documentation
Facts
Size: 119 x 62 x 16 mm
Weight: 175 grams
Phone memory: 400 MB
Memory card support: microSD™, up to 32 GB
Memory card included: 8GB microSD™
Operating system: Google™ Android 2.3 (Gingerbread)
Processor: 1 GHz Scorpion ARMv7
Talk time and networks
Networks
Talk time GSM/GPRS: Up to 8 hrs 25 min*
Standby time GSM/GPRS: Up to 425 hrs*
Talk time UMTS: Up to 6 hrs 25 min*
Standby time UMTS: Up to 413 hrs*
Talk time CDMA2000®: Up to 7 hrs 40 min*
Standby time CDMA2000®: Up to 405 hrs*
Game play time: Up to 5 hrs 35 min*
MP3 playback: Up to 30 hrs 35 min*
Networks
UMTS HSPA 800, 850, 1900, 2100
GSM GPRS/EDGE 850, 900, 1800, 1900
UMTS HSPA 900, 2100
GSM GPRS/EDGE 850, 900, 1800, 1900
CDMA2000®, cdmaOne, EVDO
Colour
Black
White
Pics:
[ This Message was edited by: tranced on 2011-02-15 03:04 ]
Posted by smclion102
Looks Sexy
No Bravia Engine +Exmor R ?
[ This Message was edited by: smclion102 on 2011-02-13 19:38 ]
Posted by tranced
Seems it doesn't.
If you look for the xperia here you'll have pro's specs. They are confused with this one.
[ This Message was edited by: tranced on 2011-02-13 19:41 ]
Posted by goldenface
The white version looks sweet.
Posted by smclion102
Xperia Play+DOCK looks Nice
Multimedia Dock DK300
[ This Message was edited by: smclion102 on 2011-02-13 20:28 ]
Posted by smclion102
Xperia™ PLAY - feature and performance demo [official]
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cMS-ITYnwUA
Posted by Arne Anka
http://developer.sonyericsson[....]2/665/1297417392/PLAY_WP_1.pdf
Posted by tranced
Xperia PLAY - Interview with EA Mobile's Luca Pagano
Posted by KU
On 2011-02-13 21:08:47, smclion102 wrote:
Xperia Play+DOCK looks Nice
Multimedia Dock DK300
[ This Message was edited by: smclion102 on 2011-02-13 20:28 ]
Motorola already uses this thing with one of it droid = outdated.
Posted by smclion102
@tranced
If Possible upload WHITE PLAY
It looks sexy
Posted by goldenface
This is getting a lot of coverage on BBC News. The most viewed video at the moment.
I'll have to see if I can find pictures of the sexy white version
Posted by tranced
@smclion102: for some reason,
doesn't have white PLAY photos.
EDIT: found 2 at semcblog.com.
[ This Message was edited by: tranced on 2011-02-15 03:05 ]
Posted by tranced
According the WP there are:
- R800a
- R800at
- R800i
- R800x
- Z1
On 2011-02-13 23:37:25, Arne Anka wrote:
http://developer.sonyericsson[....]2/665/1297417392/PLAY_WP_1.pdf
Posted by smclion102
@tranced
Thx... Seriously White PLAY looks Very SEXY...
Posted by smclion102
On 2011-02-15 04:20:26, tranced wrote:
According the WP there are:
- R800a
- R800at
- R800i
- R800x
- Z1
On 2011-02-13 23:37:25, Arne Anka wrote:
http://developer.sonyericsson[....]2/665/1297417392/PLAY_WP_1.pdf
R800a =US
- R800at =??
- R800i =International
- R800x = CDMA??
- Z1
= ???
Posted by sambouka
Pierre Peron, Sony Ericsson's France CEO about Xperia Play pricing in France :
It will cost less than 600 euros without contract...launch in April
"S'il n'est pas une PlayStation Portable (PSP ou NGP) à proprement parler, le téléphone qui sera lancé début avril, bénéficie de "l'engagement des leaders mondiaux" de l'édition de jeux qui vont créer une gamme de jeux "spécifiquement conçus et compatibles avec Android", souligne-t-il. Ces jeux sur smartphones vont également pouvoir bénéficier des spécificités de ces téléphones intelligents comme la géolocalisation, et ils seront téléchargeables par wi-fi sur l'Android Market, pour des sommes allant de 5 à 10 euros, selon Pierre Perron. Ce téléphone haut de gamme devrait être vendu "un peu moins de 600 euros", nu, c'est-à-dire sans subvention des opérateurs."
Source:
http://lci.tf1.fr/high-tech/s[....]phone-playstation-6276220.html
Posted by tranced
@smclion102: I mean, why a different name for the same product?
The "a" is for the americas. Not for the US only.
I assume the "at" is for at&t?
[ This Message was edited by: tranced on 2011-02-15 09:27 ]
Posted by smclion102
Simon Walker-Tweet
Game publisher meetings today around #mwc2011, so much positive feedback and companies wanting to get onboard. #sonyericsson #xperia play.
Posted by tranced
Android + gaming + dedicated gaming phone = is a nice combination.
Posted by smclion102
On 2011-02-15 10:26:13, tranced wrote:
@smclion102: I mean, why a different name for the same product?
The "a" is for the americas. Not for the US only.
I assume the "at" is for at&t?
[ This Message was edited by: tranced on 2011-02-15 09:27 ]
i mean i dint understand wht 'at' 'x' 'Z1'
Posted by smclion102
On 2011-02-15 10:24:43, sambouka wrote:
Pierre Peron, Sony Ericsson's France CEO about Xperia Play pricing in France :
It will cost less than 600 euros without contract...launch in April
Source:
http://lci.tf1.fr/high-tech/s[....]phone-playstation-6276220.html
600 EUROS
Posted by tranced
That's including the PS certification.
Posted by angryman
optimized Snapdragon processor
What do they mean by optimised ? Is the Snapdragon CPU that they put in there special and unique to SE or did they just up the frequency by 10mhz or something?
Posted by tranced
I guess it was optimized for the games that will run in it. How? Don't know.
Posted by goldenface
Play to launch on 31st March and will be priced at £40 or under on all UK networks. Live in-store demos planned.
source:mobiletoday
Posted by sambouka
GREAT NEWS !
Hoping it will be the same price range in France...
Posted by smclion102
Surgeon: Behind the scenes of the Xperia PLAY commercial
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7HoZSsBWI40
Posted by nicv27
looks good, never thought i would be into gaming on phones until i got my Iphone 4, so this could be interesting at least one advantage over my iphone is Physical buttons for Gaming much better than touch screen.
Posted by goldenface
Yeah, I just been playing asphalt on my X10 and it looks much more fun with physical buttons on the Play.
Posted by angryman
since the s.e x play is geared towards gaming where performance is paramount , does this mean s.e will not load the firmware with useless junk that runs in the background and chews ul CPU time such as face detection ?
Posted by smclion102
Playstation Phone (Xperia Play) Price Revealed
Sony Ericsson has kicked off a contest to promote their new Playstation Phone, Xperia Play in some European Countries and it has resulted in the device’s price being revealed.
The contest has 10 Xperia Play phones up for grab. The contest page values the total amount to be 4999,00 € which means one unit is priced around 499,00 €.
This means the phone will cost roughly $400.
Pretty decent for such a high-level phone. What do you think?
Source
Posted by Tigon
On 2011-02-17 10:42:08, smclion102 wrote:
Playstation Phone (Xperia Play) Price Revealed
Sony Ericsson has kicked off a contest to promote their new Playstation Phone, Xperia Play in some European Countries and it has resulted in the device’s price being revealed.
The contest has 10 Xperia Play phones up for grab. The contest page values the total amount to be 4999,00 € which means one unit is priced around 499,00 €.
This means the phone will cost roughly $400.
Pretty decent for such a high-level phone. What do you think?
Source
€499 = $ 676 ,51
Posted by smclion102
On 2011-02-17 11:22:37, Tigon wrote:
€499 = $ 676 ,51
ur rite.. i just copied n pasted
Posted by Tigon
more powerful xperia play 2 coming..
www.pocketgamer.co.uk/r/Vario[....]n+Xperia+Play/news.asp?c=27484
[ This Message was edited by: Tigon on 2011-02-17 11:49 ]
Posted by badassmam
That really depends on how well the Play sells......................
Posted by MrCash
http://www.clove.co.uk/sony-ericsson-xperia-play
mmmm actually , the price is not that bad
its kinda acceptable ..
..
[ This Message was edited by: MrCash on 2011-02-17 16:33 ]
Posted by masseur
"Official Price and Availability To Be Confirmed"
you can't take any price displayed with this disclaimer with any seriousness. Its just their best guess.
Posted by motvikt
Looks amazing in white
Posted by goldenface
Stunning in white. My upgrade is in March / April and I'm really torn between this and Arc.
Posted by Indiandawg
Now this is what I call an amazing smartphone! well the best part? it's not just a smartphone
Love it! very proud of SE. Great job!
Still not sure am going to buy this, but if I get tempted by some stunning games it's going to be too hard to say no to PLAY!
Posted by MrCash
On 2011-02-18 17:48:38, goldenface wrote:
Stunning in white. My upgrade is in March / April and I'm really torn between this and Arc.
+1 me too
I'm upgrading from iPhone 4
and I really want my choice to be worth
..
Posted by smclion102
Man
Really Make the best SEXY PHONES ...
Every Phone Looks SEXY
Posted by tranced
It's like a bliss seeing this phone in white.
Posted by goldenface
The white version comes with that white stand included.
[ This Message was edited by: goldenface on 2011-02-18 20:29 ]
Posted by mlife
So, Ive watched like a hundred YouTube videos and read dozens of reports on the Xperia Play.... ONE THING however always fails to get mentioned.... WILL IT REMOTE PLAY w/ PS3? ... So I started searching and searching.... and found NOTHING! .... I'm starting to get a bit scared that this device is only "PlayStation Certified" as you hear and read in like every review but in all actuality is not a PlayStation compatible device.... then I find this on the Sony site....
"So, is this the PlayStation™ phone?"
Once a fantasy. Now a reality. The first PlayStation™ certified Android smartphone gives you incredible graphics, great sound and real game controller. This phone is not actually named "the PlayStation™ phone" though - we call it Xperia™ PLAY.
WoW.. talking about disappointing.... I'm willing to bet this is in fact NOT the phone I have been waiting for nor is it even compatible with remote play... it seems like the PSP2 has better stats to fill that want.
WHy won't sony just make an actual PlayStation or PSP phone?
Posted by Indiandawg
I usually don't play much games cause of work but if it can run Cricket game and F1 (good graphics) then I would love to buy PLAY!
So far we can run only PSX games right? What about games that run on PSP?
Posted by smclion102
Geohot to Hack Sony Ericsson Xperia Play (PlayStation Phone) Next !
Despite the lawsuit which Sony has filed against Geohot for jailbreaking PlayStation 3, Geohot has made it clear that he wants to be the first person in line when the Xperia Play (aka PlayStation Phone) is launched, so that he can hack the device and use it to its full potential.
Asking for help and support from his fans to fight Sony, Geohot wrote:
In fact, I want the opposite reputation set, that the more a company tries to abuse the legal system, the harder we rally back. I will be the first person in line on the launch date of the Xperia Play, and itching to get my hands on the Next GEOHOT Project.
GEOHOT
Posted by Indiandawg
Companies must start hiring hackers before the war breaks out. Its a win-win situation for both
Posted by goldenface
Xperia Play Product manager Aaron Duke on the Play
Some mouthwatering pictures over at eprice.
[ This Message was edited by: goldenface on 2011-02-21 10:10 ]
Posted by Tigon
nice...