The Playstation Phone

KeithM89_old

Apparently this is it:

Looks ok but it better not be the PSP2.

-Runs Android
-512MB of RAM
-1GB of ROM
- 4" screen (ish)

AlmightyCushion

Can't really see the point of this. I can't see many making a game specifically for this unless it has significantly better specs than other android phones which I doubt it will. By making a game specifically for this you're missing out on the x millions of other android phones out there. And if no one is gonna make a game just for this then the extra controls are useless.

patch

Nice controls for the ps1 and snes emulators etc....

PaddyBomb

I was hoping it would be able to play PSN games. Wishful thinking on my part.

ongarite

Its a fake.

Popple3

AlmightyCushion wrote: »

Can't really see the point of this. I can't see many making a game specifically for this unless it has significantly better specs than other android phones which I doubt it will. By making a game specifically for this you're missing out on the x millions of other android phones out there. And if no one is gonna make a game just for this then the extra controls are useless.

Rumours are that Sony will be bringing out their own games SDK that will give greater performance gaming to Android. Also, the fact that it has buttons is a massive plus.

I'd consider ditching my Desire for one of these depending on it's reception in the media (and my own hands-on if possible)

Doyler92

I reckon it is a fake also. Front is basically a Sony ericsson Vivaz and control section looks fairly fake in my opinion.

sink

I reckon it's real. Sony are going to have to release a mobile phone/gaming platform because that's the way the market is heading with apple doing steady business and xbox on WP7 just getting going.

Personally I only own an iPhone, and really only play puzzle games on it. I tried a few sports/action games but the iPhone really suffers for it's lack of physical buttons on those more traditional genres.

The Sony playstation phone with it's physical button's would make these games far more playable. It's multi-touch pad looks like it's a good substitute for dual analogue sticks too.

As far as graphics quality goes, look at videos for Epic Citadel on the iPhone 3GS & 4, it looks amazing, better even than graphics on the PSP. This phone has higher specs than the iPhone and with sony's gaming background there is no reason the playstation phone should not feature even better graphics.

LookingFor

I'm led to believe it's real and that it's basically a Sony Ericsson phone with a PSP2 built in. The PSP2 stuff doesn't run on Android.

eddhorse

Fakey Mac Fakealot !

WarZoneBrother

ongarite wrote: »

Its a fake.

+1 why would they follow the same design as the psp go (which was a failure)

LookingFor

WarZoneBrother wrote: »

+1 why would they follow the same design as the psp go (which was a failure)

PSPGo didn't fail because of its form factor. It failed because it was a more expensive machine that played less games than other versions of PSP.

The PSPGo form factor is actually quite nice. And if you wanted to make a smartphone that could play PSP2 games, wouldn't a slider design like that spring to mind? You want it to be able to easily turn itself back into a normal looking smartphone.

Varik

If they had a psp phone in the same form of the slim thenthat would be more likely to fail if it was that large, a slider is the only way to have the buttons without having a huge phone.

Barzini

There's a Sony Ericsson Walkman, Sony Ericsson CyberShot, so now is the time for Sony Ericsson Playstation

Varik

Barzini wrote: »

There's a Sony Ericsson Walkman, Sony Ericsson CyberShot, so now is the time for Sony Ericsson Playstation

One of Sony's biggest advantages over MS is that they do mostly entertainment and industries that relate to it, if Sony could allow for most cross product intergration and have more of their movies/music/devices working together they could give apple a run for it's money.

WarZoneBrother

LookingFor wrote: »

PSPGo didn't fail because of its form factor. It failed because it was a more expensive machine that played less games than other versions of PSP.

The PSPGo form factor is actually quite nice. And if you wanted to make a smartphone that could play PSP2 games, wouldn't a slider design like that spring to mind? You want it to be able to easily turn itself back into a normal looking smartphone.

Yeah but I felt like it wasnt that comfortable to hold..

LookingFor

WarZoneBrother wrote: »

Yeah but I felt like it wasnt that comfortable to hold..

If speculation is true you might have a few different form factors to choose from

Sony's been talking about their mobile strategy during an earnings call, and you could read some interesting things into their comments.

http://www.engadget.com/2010/10/29/sony-earnings-call-entertains-playstation-phone-reveals-tablets/

As for the new PSP product, as mentioned, I know that you are not asking me to tell you when we will be coming out with a new product, but there is a gaming market based on [the] cellphones, and there are many changes that are being seen [with] Nintendo, as well as ourselves, in the field of the product for the gamers. And there are smartphones and others or even cellphones gaming markets are very popular here in japan. So the market itself is very... expanding.

Of course, we can't talk about specific products, but smartphones and tablets... it is difficult to tell you how we can put the games on them, but they are not going to be planned in different parts of our company. When we organized ourselves last April, we introduced network services, and within that umbrella, network services, all of these products are handled. Therefore, the planning and the prototypes for various content [are] all carried out within this... one umbrella. So we are trying to figure out what we can do as Sony in this market.

There [are] so many different elements. There is Sony Ericsson and there is SCE. They moved from Aoyama, the design and headquarters had to come to Sony City. Of course this contributes to savings on rent on an office... but they are [also] closer to the planning and engineering group of Sony, and I think we can better incorporate all of these capabilities better... so when the timing is right we can probably announce [to] you about the new product that we have.

The ideal outcome, IMO, is that there's a PSP2 and then Sony will embed the same platform and technology into a range of other devices - like Sony Ericsson phones, like the tablet devices he mentions.

That could be a very interesting proposition. They could potentially reach a much wider audience than with a single standalone handheld like the PSP, and it would simultaneously give their Android devices a very unique selling point. The one area Android is weak in right now versus iPhone/iPad is gaming, and Sony could solve that problem exclusively for their own devices.

iPhone reaches many pockets and then people have latterly discovered that the gaming on them is fun. Closet gamers, if you like. Nothing marks out a iPhone owner as a gamer, but games are the dominant app on that platform. Sony should equally aim to get Playstation compatible devices into people's hands without them even necessarily knowing they can play Playstation games, and then let them discover themselves the gaming side of the device. That way their content, their games, aren't limited to 'geeky' Playstation-specific devices that mark you out easily as a gamer.

I have heard from some connected friends in the UK that the phone is indeed a phone version of the PSP2, so I'm hoping this will come to fruition.

ShaneU

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O6cxaVRs60w

hmmmm

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pafJvpOv7Qw

PaddyBomb

Hurry up and finish it, Sony. I want!

Varik

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NIppZqO6lrc

Branded as part of Sony Ericsson's "Xperia" series, the device is powered by a Qualcomm Adreno 205 GPU, along with a 1GHZ Snapdragon processor. Tech nerds will want to know that its being benchmarked at an already impressive 59.1fps, which could improve as hardware and software is finalized.

Other key notes about the alleged hardware:

• 1,5000mAh battery
• 854 x 480 resolution on a 4-inch LCD
• 5 megapixel autofocus camera, LED flash
• 512MB RAM, 512MB ROM
• microSD slot
• SIM slot
• micro-USB
• A second microphone for active noise cancellation

These new leaks also confirm "PlayStation Pocket" software, although it's unclear what the application will be used for. The easy conclusion to jump to would be games, but what kind of games? PlayStation Portable titles, PSP Minis, or a completely new line-up of software? Given the system's specs, it seems it should be able to play current PSP titles with ease, although the lack of an analog nub could cause compatibility issues.

RedXIV

Could be wrong but the two circles in the middle could be used as touch sensitive analog sticks. not perfect but better than none

Varik

RedXIV wrote: »

Could be wrong but the two circles in the middle could be used as touch sensitive analog sticks. not perfect but better than none

There are but it's closer to older Pointing stick that laptops sometimes or turning a optical mouse upside down and using you finger over it, using a normal touch pads would suffer as different parts of your thumb will affect it but there is no physical analog stick.

rizzla

Not that great. The rumoured specs are behind the curve of the announced phones at CES. Also, LCD screen? Why it will be very hard to see the phone screen in daylight outdoors. People are predicting about a 7 hour battery life on the rumoured specs, way to little on a phone.

Again all predictions based on rumour.

WarZoneBrother

How much do you guys think this would cost.? I think it probably be 500-600 which may be a bit expensive and not sure if it would beat iPhone.. I should start saving anyways would love this phone..

LookingFor

I think it's probably clear now that this is not a phone version of the PSP2. Which is sort of a shame, but maybe that was unrealistic to expect for the moment.

This Playstation Pocket business sounds like another brand aimed at phone/tablet gaming ala iOS. The less costly end of the market. From what sony's hinted at at CES it might live inside a number of mobile Sony devices, phones, tablets etc.

Then PSP2 I guess will sit on the other end of the spectrum, for high-end more expensive gaming.

PaddyBomb

It now has an ad. A very odd ad but still an ad.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MV09PRsAU2Y

GothPunk

That's a Sony ad if I ever saw one!

- Most of ad spent on footage unrelated to product whatsoever - Check!
- Slightly creepy use of crying babies, weird looking models or mutilated body parts - Check!
- Only 2 seconds devoted to shots of the device and/or gameplay footage - Check!

Still, totally going to get one. Would you believe I still don't have one of the 'smart' phones...

Otacon

GothPunk wrote: »

That's a Sony ad if I ever saw one!

I thought we had left those days behind us with Kevin Butler and 'It Only Does Everything'. Guess not.

As for the phone, SE are rubbish at updating their phones, so tbh, unless this thing is spectacular. I will be going with HTC in future.

Varik

KB with a playstation phone and something to do with having a direct line to some of the worlds leaders that be a good ad.

"Hello Egypt, i accept the Job" Kevin Butler - VP of Egypt.



There have been some ads showing up that aren't real but business trying to sell the ads to Sony to use.

Varik

Sony Ericsson has finally stopped teasing, winking, and nodding knowingly and has just come clean.

The Xperia Play is most definitely real and it'll be one of the first devices announced at this year's Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, February 13th at 6PM GMT. Also that ad it sadly real.

eddhorse

NGP vs XPERIA PLAY

Inside
NGP: 2GHz ARM Cortex A9 CPU, SGX543MP4+ GPU
XPERIA Play: Adreno 205 GPU, Single Core Processor

Dimensions
NGP: 182.0 x 18.6 x 83.5 mm
XPERIA Play: 119 x 63 x 13 mm (approximately)

Display
NGP: 5-inch OLED, 960x544px
XPERIA Play: 4-inch LCD, 854 x 480px

Connectivity
NGP: 3G, b/g/n Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 2.1
XPERIA Play: 3G, 802.11n b/g/n WiFi, Bluetooth 2.1 with EDR, and FM receiver plus transmitter

Controls
NGP: 5-inch OLED 960 x 544 multitouch-capable touchscreen on the front, multitouch pad on the back for what Sony describes as “touch, grab, trace, push and pull” gameplay gestures, standard triangle, square, x, and circle buttons on the right front, directional pad on the left front, two analog joysticks, two buttons on top, six-axis motion control system with gyroscopes, accelerometer, and electronic compass.
XPERIA Play: 4-inch 854 x 480 LCD multitouch-capable touchscreen on the front, standard triangle, square, x, and circle buttons on the right front, directional pad on the left front, two touchpads in the center (for joystick functionality,) and two buttons on top.

Audio
NGP: Stereo speakers and mic
XPERIA Play: Stereo speakers, mic, and 2nd mic (possibly for noise cancelation.)

Games
NGP: Flash memory, PlayStation Suite, LiveArena / Near (social gaming)
XPERIA Play: microSD card, internal memory, PlayStation Suite, LiveArena/Near (social gaming,) Android Marketplace, 3rd party apps.

Imaging
NGP: Front and rear-facing cameras (specs unknown.)
XPERIA Play: Rear-facing 5 megapixel camera with 800 x 480 video recording (these numbers are up for dispute.)

http://androidcommunity.com/xperia-play-vs-sony-ngp-psp-2-ultimate-smackdown-20110127/

Varik

vodafone and O2 are getting it in the Uk.

Varik

Varik wrote: »

vodafone and O2 are getting it in the Uk.

Sony Ericsson Xperia Play available in March.

ShaneU

From Kotaku


The device will come in black or white, and work on a surprisingly large list of cell networks, according to the release. The 4-inch screen is a 16,777,216 colour TFT with capacitive multi-touch and 480 x 854 pixels (FWVGA). THe device will ship with a battery, stereo portable handsfree headset, 8GB microSD memory card, charger, micro USB cable for charging synching and file transfer and the user manual.

Battery life, right next to price, is one of the more important things we love to know about a new bit of gadgetry when it hits.

Here's what Sony Ericsson is saying about the Xperia Play:

*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*

Here's a run down of the rest of the specs:

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
Email
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™

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

TrustedApple

Also have read that if you have getting PS1 games for the PSN Shop you need to rebuy them for this

GothPunk

samapple789 wrote: »

Also have read that if you have getting PS1 games for the PSN Shop you need to rebuy them for this

Is that true? I thought that they announced that PlayStation Store and PlayStation Suite games could be transferred across platforms?

HooterSnout

ShaneU wrote: »

From Kotaku


The device will come in black or white, and work on a surprisingly large list of cell networks, according to the release. The 4-inch screen is a 16,777,216 colour TFT with capacitive multi-touch and 480 x 854 pixels (FWVGA). THe device will ship with a battery, stereo portable handsfree headset, 8GB microSD memory card, charger, micro USB cable for charging synching and file transfer and the user manual.

Battery life, right next to price, is one of the more important things we love to know about a new bit of gadgetry when it hits.

Here's what Sony Ericsson is saying about the Xperia Play:

*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*

Here's a run down of the rest of the specs:

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
Email
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™

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

Also.......am am... you can use the screen light as a torch if you drop something in a dark orifice. The phone can also be used as a hat.

Varik

GothPunk wrote: »

Is that true? I thought that they announced that PlayStation Store and PlayStation Suite games could be transferred across platforms?

It's not a hardware thing or a software thing, read the article on the ps blog about how hard it is to get the games licences to be sold again.

I'd say most Sony owned games will work and all new games will have the license gotten at the start, but some others will need further licences bought to allow it and that may mean re-buying or it just never working.

TrustedApple

I still think I will stay with my iPhone 4 then get a PSP phone due to have over 100 euro of apps on my iPhone that took over 3 years to build up and I am happy with my iPhone even if I have had 4 iPhone 4s to get one that works

WarZoneBrother

Wow no way in hell would I pay the 650euro price tag I have seen for this... Tbh it is not worth near that much...

Though we now have more or less full specifications for Sony Ericsson’s four new Xperia handsets, the company have been conspicuously silent on the issue of price. However, thanks to a Twitter post spotted by the guys over at Xperiablog.net we now have at least an idea of what we can expect the handsets to cost. The tweet revealed the RRP for all four new Xperias on the German market, which we assume will not be too far removed from what we eventually see here in the UK.

The Xperia Neo is set to be the cheapest of the four, with a recommended retail price of €479 (£403). Next up is the Xperia Pro at €499 (£420), followed by the Xperia Arc at €599 (£504). The Xperia Play will be the most expensive at €649 (£546).

Of course, these prices are only the recommended retail prices for Germany, so we can’t be sure the same pricing structure will make it over to the UK. Additionally, we expect all of these handsets to be available on contracts which will subsidise the prices significantly. We’ll let you know when more UK-specific information emerges.

http://www.blog.best-mobile-contracts.co.uk/2011/02/sony-ericsson-xperia-play-arc-neo-and-pro-prices-emerge.html

TrustedApple

WarZoneBrother wrote: »

Wow no way in hell would I pay the 650euro price tag I have seen for this... Tbh it is not worth near that much...



http://www.blog.best-mobile-contracts.co.uk/2011/02/sony-ericsson-xperia-play-arc-neo-and-pro-prices-emerge.html

I can get a iPhone a lot cheaper

There asking for there death on this thin before it's even out

For 650 euros you can pick up a iPhone 4 32GB and a 3DS not just a PSP that can only play old PS1 games

If they are looking for 650 euro for this which is basically a NGP with out the phone we are looking at 500 euros for the NGP

AlmightyCushion

samapple789 wrote: »

I can get a iPhone a lot cheaper

There asking for there death on this thin before it's even out

For 650 euros you can pick up a iPhone 4 32GB and a 3DS not just a PSP that can only play old PS1 games

If they are looking for 650 euro for this which is basically a NGP with out the phone we are looking at 500 euros for the NGP

The iPhone 4 32GB is €700 (http://store.apple.com/ie/browse/home/shop_iphone/family/iphone?mco=MTgxNTgzMzY).

Varik

That's 200 above what other high end smart phones cost and one that would be more powerful than the play anyway, it won't be that price.

TrustedApple

Well I paid 299 for my iPhone 4 32GB and pay 40 euro every 4 Weaks with 150 mins of any network calls 600 txts with 2gb of web and free 02 calls and txts and if I am watching my txts I use Facebook to chat

Also I got a free iPod neno 16 GB for free from apple due to have problems and also free line rental from 02 so and also 4 free cases for my phone so really I paid notting for my phone

Just buy your phone on bill it's a lot cheaper in the long run

WarZoneBrother

samapple789 wrote: »

I can get a iPhone a lot cheaper

There asking for there death on this thin before it's even out

For 650 euros you can pick up a iPhone 4 32GB and a 3DS not just a PSP that can only play old PS1 games

If they are looking for 650 euro for this which is basically a NGP with out the phone we are looking at 500 euros for the NGP

The NGP and xperia play can't play the same games? The NGP will be fit to play much more graphical games so if that price is true then NGP probably cost 700 lol..

If that is the price the iPhone will just kill and destroy the xperia play.. I can see them charging 500 anyways.. Even that is a high price for it..

eddhorse

Gameplay :

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-ZNhMLZ6UFQ

HandsOn :

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1uwESaLFekU

Varik

Sony has owned-up to the development of prototypes that fill a "very important position" somewhere in between its own Vaio PC lineup and the Xperia Play byproduct of its Ericsson commingling.

It's meant to be a 9.4-inch Android 3.0 tablet. Details of which have been confirmed by two highly trusted and independent sources. Known by its "S1" codename internally, Sony is busy customizing Matias Duarte's Honeycomb interface to its own specification.

The team is lead by the VAIO organization but will probably launch as a Sony product without VAIO branding, according to one source. Sony's custom-built transitions and UI elements have created a user experience that rivals and at times improves upon the iPad's renowned experience. The tablet itself is 100% focused on Qriocity, Sony's music, games, ebooks, and videos on demand service that's just been launched in Europe. It comes preloaded with Sony PS One games, a Bravia Media Remote, and PlayStation integration and will be PlayStation Suite certified making it a full-blown gaming tablet.

billyboy01

I wonder does this PSP Xperia Play have a user removable battery!

As the 1500mAh batt. wont last long! For running complex PSP style games!:cool:

Also having to rebuy rehashed games for it will cost you another 2-300quid!

No thanks, I'll stay with the iPhone or HTC Android phones!

Varik

The PS Suite will play Playstation One games on the Xperia Play and is also coming to Tegra 2 android devices, and will use the extra power by including support for PlayStation 2 games.

Sony will be first with a certified tablet using NVIDIA's Tegra 2 and any other tablets that use it and are certified will also be capable of playing PS2 games.

Chris P. Bacon

Its been released in the UK at the end of the month, source,is there an Irish release date yet?

Chris P. Bacon

Carphonewarehouse are selling them this morning,id be interested but very pricey though http://www.carphonewarehouse.ie/Product/strongSony-Ericssonstrong-Xperia-Play-Black/238302/325.0