Sony Ericsson Xperia PLAY (SONY ERICSSON XPERIA PLAY)
Overview of Sony Ericsson Xperia PLAY
The wait is finally over; the long anticipated 'Playstation Phone' is here and with an official name - Xperia PLAY. The Xperia PLAY promises to deliver the functionality that serious smartphone owners need combined with immersive gameplay as the first Playstation certified Android handset to date. The Xperia PLAY runs Android 2.3 (Gingerbread) with Sony Ericsson's customised Timescape UI on top and a speedy 1GHz Qualcomm Scorpion processor with an integrated Adreno 205 GPU to provide the graphical power this device needs.
In standard portrait form, the Xperia PLAY resembles other Sony Ericsson Android devices with the four recognisable hard buttons and Timescape. Sony Ericsson's interface is clean and easy to use, providing simplified access to all of your contacts, messages, emails and media. Turn the device horizontally and you can slide out the full control pad. The Xperia PLAY features a digital 4 button d-pad, the 4 Playstation symbol buttons (Triangle, Circle, Cross and Square), 2 shoulder buttons and 2 perfectly positioned analogue thumbpads for pinpoint control.
The device will have pre-loaded games at launch (exact list to be confirmed) and current content partners include Electronic Arts, Namco Bandai, Gameloft, PopCap, Digital Legends and Unity Technologies so quality titles are assured and the amount of Xperia PLAY optimised games available for download will also continue to grow. Confirmed franchises coming to the PLAY include The Sims, FIFA and Assassins Creed.
Full smartphone functionality and media integration is to be expected and the PLAY delivers a knockout punch with a 5 megapixel camera capable of HD video recording, a high-quality music application, messaging and social media updates displayed uniquely through Timescape.
Features of Sony Ericsson Xperia PLAY
- Android 2.3 (Gingerbread)
- Timescape UI
- 1GHz Scorpion Qualcomm
- IntegratedAdreno 205 GPU
- Certified Playstation phone
- Up to 32GB micro SDHC
- 16GB micro SDHC included
- A-GPS with Google Maps
- 5MP camera with autofocus and LED flash
- 1500 mAh Li-ion battery
- 119 x 62 x 16 mm175 grams
What's in the box of Sony Ericsson Xperia PLAY
- Sony Ericsson Xperia PLAY handset
- 1500mAh battery
- 16GB MicroSDHC memory card
- Documentation - getting started guide, etc.
- 3.5mm stereo headset
- UK mains adaptor
- 2 x MicroUSB cable
- Car power adapter
- 2 x Screen protectors (1 is already applied to the device)
Manufacturers
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Sony Ericsson
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