Sony Ericsson Xperia PLAY Review

[@obiousalias2234]

They really should make another one.

[@obsgaming47]

They wont They're more focused on ps4 to z3 remoteplay and making it a gaming masterpiece

[@kaSeProductionsUK]

OBS GAMING And that's why i ditched the play and got a Z3

[@Steven-dt2sh]

Obious Alias I NEED ONE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! SO BAD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@SuperKREPSINIS]

Obious Alias yas they need new one i would buy it right now

[@sasapetroski981]

Yes, this phone looks soooo good😍😍😍

[@jobejer]

I wanted that phone so bad when it was released

[@apryctic]

me too BRUHHH its so nice

[@triton1427]

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[@maxti6]

Have owned one since August 2012. No matter how you manage it, this phone is Constantly 'Low On Space'. Has 512 ram. A 16GB SD card is good, but Google seems to automatically take space back that you just cleared in App manager. A real novelty, sure. A good phone- yes. A game system? No. New Android phones running Snapdragon 801 and with the availability of Moga or other controller makes the old Xperia Play a thing of the past, but it is Very enjoyable in many ways, good screen. Very durable design

[@osamashaher3772]

so should i buy it is 2014.... cuz i am looking for a budget phone and this price is good so should i get it ??????

[@sorbazorb5g692]

Awsome Robloxian no... Buy something a little more modern. Theres a lot of phones today that are good for being on a budget. As a natter of fact, some of the best phones start at $200.

[@maxti6]

+Awsome Robloxian. It's been some time since I've used this phone. Unless you have some reason to buy it or just can't afford anything better or more modern like the galaxy s4 for $50 or less then feel free to drive yourself madd with the Xperia Play. I now own a G3 and nothing compares. The Xperia Play was my first android phone and in 2012 I thought it was cool, two years later I just can't recommend it since there are better options, and even a freebie these days has 16Gb ram standard and at least a Snapdragon 600 (S4). The gamepad is really the only viable attraction. The Xperia play is Tanked by being unable to grow. Modern Combat 4 for instance. Compatible yes, can you install it? No. Insufficient storage. Can't use SD slot unless app is already installed. The larger the file, the unlikely fact is you can't install it on Xperia Play. There are just too many better options in 2014.

[@osamashaher3772]

+maxti6 thx for ur advice. i might go for the iphone 5 or 5c now.. i have more money now.. but stil, thanks for ur help

[@JoypadDivison]

link2SD should take care of the problem with "low on space". I still think this is the greatest phone ever made, but would I have liked a built in gamepad on a phone with better specs... yes, yes I would. I hope Project ARA will deliver an accessory kind of like this, but until then I'll stick with the PLAY. :)

[@JMic247]

This is the only video that i have found that actually has the full review of the phone instead of some guy just talking about the games.

[@709zzy]

If they made this phone support PSP and PS2 games it would have been huge. But no, people just don't like nice things and you end up with this mediocre phone that lets you run "some" of the PS1 games. Nice work Sony.

[@Mineshack]

You can get a PS1 emulator and a PSP emulator, as well as many others such as GBA, Wii, DS, and more. Considering this phone is 3 YEARS + old, then I'd say its better than mediocre, for its day.

[@Mineshack]

***** I think you're looking for the Nvidea Shield :)

[@விஷ்ணு_கார்த்திக்]

***** Great idea but its toooo costly.. heck Vita is too costly and is a deemed a fail.

[@விஷ்ணு_கார்த்திக்]

Mineshack Nivdia shield is a tank.. why not just buy a gaming laptop? that thing is a stupid piece of tech.

[@dexgray4581]

+ConnorTheNative is there a way to modify the D pad to be more normalized/connected ? I never could stand those button the pads, otherwise I hear this thing is perfect! UGGh!

[@YouArentValid]

Definitely get it. I just got mine the other day from a friend. Its about a year and a half old but it has held up very nicely. My only complaint would be that its only a Snapdragon CPU and not a gaming optimized Tegra, but it can still hold its own.

[@shtechvn]

A PSP GO with gsm, 3G, 5mp camera, multi touch display and android! \m/

[@SolidusSnake1976]

I'm very happy! I bought my Xperia Play December 2012 and until now it has been excellent in every way. Has a phone, with Gingerbread, it's nice. But the most amazing is the game interface with the gamepad. If you spend a lot of time playing with your phone, Xperia Play is the master of then all. Just brilliant.

[@hugmesillypeople]

Just bought it yesterday and was the first person at the store to purchase it in my town. it's a great phone and the gaming on it is amazing. So slick and smooth its awesome. Great graphics and although it runs a little hot it's very fun to play.

[@maxie0789]

I also just ordered it. Ill be getting it in the morning. CANT WAIT!!!!!!!

[@tommybyrne9171]

Just bought this badboy... I had read alot of reviews before hand - some of them offputting. Lets start by saying, I am glad I didn't listen to them and bought this. Screen brightness is fine - I have it on 3/4 setting and it is still very bright. The auto brightness feature is turned off on any new devices running gingerbread 2..4 ...Very happy with the display and feel of phone. Resolution on web not as good as alot of phones today but still gets job done 100%

[@ozera16]

I love the screen size of this phone it's just perfect and responsive, I'm on youtube for hours with this phone

[@bigsteamfan]

WOW, you are fucking amazing... You were kicking ass in the last game and AT THE SAME TIME you were giving us compelling information about the PLAY... Most reviewers when saying something and playing, for instance, a racing game, they all crash like crazy... but your are a multitasking deity !

[@sa-x19]

The best thing about this device are the emulators, that alone saves it from being a catastrophe. I've got emulators for psone, n64, gbc, gba, nes, snes, genesis, neo geo, the list goes on.

[@sa-x19]

Eduardo Luna They do. Nowadays I use it rarely if I wanna play something old (mainly gba games). For a handheld emulator it gets the job done. For anything else, not really.

[@millionaire9999]

@2thumbvids Personally, I find it annoying to use controls on a touch screen, and having to move the phone to turn during racing games kills it for me, so hard to stay in control. Which is why I love this phone and the game pad. Best gaming phone right now IMO

[@azmibrahim1]

Just bought this a few hours ago, and now watch this review with this phone. Yayy!!

[@DaNinjaWaffle6]

i just ordered this phone from verizon. looks awesome cant wait till it arrives!!!

[@TautBrigas]

I got this phone in the past year's christmas still can't forget this phone :) The problem is that the screen scratches a lot and the hardware is outdated

[@otimo144]

To bad they didn't try to expand on this phone it was a really good idea especially its size.

[@BlueangelmanBlogspotPt]

UltimaCheese still a good pjhone and unique..some news we are developing a 3xx kernel to support android kitkat roms for xperia play.:)

[@otimo144]

***** As do I Connor as do I...

[@ghyprh]

It took about 2 years for mine to mess up, but i found out it was a rare issue that happens to a lot of people with cell phones. For some reason, no one could hear me speak but I could hear them. Using speech-to-text was NOT a problem because it could clearly understand me.

[@16RiverHawks]

Im getting it today, CANT WAIT!!!!!!!!!

[@chocolatestarlight]

@coalminedipper if the auto tilt is on, it will automatically go landscape if horizontal. It will go horizontal if the game pad is slid out, if not on your home screen (on home screen it will open Xperia play app). It is the same size, if not bigger than an iPhone.

[@marion817]

Looking at the Xperia Play's display makes me sooooo happy for the display in my Xperia arc.

[@tyreez10]

A good review when u include how the speakers of the phone sound. and u sir did a good review

[@Lukaino]

One was released very recently and this one also works with the Xperia Play.

[@dekuboy45]

I want to get this in August. Looks great!

[@DJGKid]

do you have this phone and what do you think about it should i buy it?

[@trublack]

Great review,very informative.

[@dabszn]

Honestly, it looks cool. I have one. I've had it for about five months now, and ever since it's been crashing randomly. I've gotten three different xperia plays due to this problem, and it still tends to crash. It may look cool, but I wouldn't recommend it

[@BenjaminBebop]

I had this phone and sold it recently. IMO It was already outdated under the hood when compared to duel core giants like the SGS2, HTC Sensation, LG Optimus 3D etc. It is a very buggy phone and freezes a lot!! The control pad is awesome however what makes it great is the emulators (Ocarina of Time anybody!) If you're planning on getting one now I would honestly suggest against it as it's a duel core world out there now. The next one needs to be duel core with a more intuitive UI and better cam

[@dojo149]

Thanks man I am looking to get one and now that I have seen this I am really tempted to get one

[@TheNaresh308]

Contract is almost up! Sony Xperia Play HERE I COME!!

[@TornadoCreator]

@airtwaine The NGP isn't out at the moment. You are planning to buy a new handheld gaming device. The two most recent devices are the 3DS, a console with a 3D gimmick or the Xperia Play, a console that's also a phone.... they're DIRECTLY competing. All it 'being a phone' does is add another feature to a portable games console meaning the gamer now doesn't need to take two devices with them when they do out. Non-gamers looking to buy a phone will not consider the Xperia Play. Think about it.

[@pyronmasters]

you can convert your old PSONE games to install into the phone, videos play smoothly up to 720p, 1080p is very sluggish.

[@NicholasDowney]

i have had mine for almost a year and it still works fast. oh yes and to all those apple fans who constantly insult android can you get fifa 12 for free? or asphalt 6 for free? angry birds for free and many other apps for free...NO! look i dont hate apple i appreciate it but i prefer android.

[@DinoAce]

Is this a good phone ? Should i buy this or Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc ? please answer me :)

[@wweehheehhoohhaa]

@catsloverish it depends...whether you want a phone for music or a phone for gaming, it's based on your personal preference

[@Ayeeton]

I have This phone and its very good, even with no bravia engine the phone screen is bright enough and is very sharp. Also the 5 megapixel camera was upgraded and now captures 720p HD video and pictures and the stereo sounding systems are VERY loud when u want them to :)

[@Koopa901]

I am considering this phone, but jumping to this phone from an iphone, is it worth it? Along with playing a lot of games I like twitter and facebook and internet browsing, is all that good?

[@aguy7848]

I had a Droid DNA. Originally worked great until the damn thing wouldn't charge. Got mad and threw it and now it's cracked. So I went on eBay and bought one of these, and I love it!

[@123thepyro123]

@ventut Cant compare them, but I would still want the xperia more. It's like a PSP Go with phone options and android..

[@DaveKarl]

If you like the classic gaming, like Sega megadrive and Super nintendo stuff, you can get emulators for free, which will run the hundreds of games they had - all for free on this.

[@Bongster7]

I work in a mobile phone store, its a good phone no doubt but you can get a htc hd for the same price which is a more reliable phone, but no doubt the built in game controller is cool. Thinking of getting it tomorrow as I'm due a contract upgrade. Its going to be this or a htc hd, still not sure :/

[@daniel30000i]

@1622 matt xperia play definately.Galaxy ace is a good phone, but it doesnt have the gamepad so isnt as good.plus it has a smaller screen.You can get the ace for £130 and The xperia play for £180 from amazon so its quite a bit more expensive but its worth it if u ask me.

[@Absolute550]

If you want a gaming phone for 2016 check out the snail w3d. I do hope sony makes another xperia play though, they are dropping out of the dedicated handheld market after the vita so releasing another play wouldn't make them compete against themselves and it would be a easier way for them to do portable gaming since the google play store has many many many games already that support controllers so they don't have to worry about getting developers to make games just for it.

[@sonyyuser97]

hey,how much this phone ? i lovee it...some1 answer me please thanks

[@EVERE5T]

so i noticed a lot of people asking if it will play gba or ps1 games on it, since its an android there are tons of emulators for a bunch of systems and all you have to do is map the buttons to them. basically you can play hundreds of games outside of sony's lineup for free as well which is just too sick!

[@DarkAli66]

@MrHazzinator, yeah it does, iOS still has plenty of apps that Android doesn't have, it just depends what your requirements are.

[@Reublol]

Good review, think i'll be buying this now

[@balaurada]

Need to get this, €450 dropped to €179, happy Days!

[@angrychocolaterabbit]

I've got this phone.. If you are thinking of getting it you should it's amazing!!

[@cheezburgerluver123]

I really, REally, REALLY want this phone! i think i am getting it!

[@phanchien82]

Xperia Play is a great gaming phone with exellent audio quality and very good camera .

[@TheEmmaleaFactor]

I am very interested in purchasing this phone...my only question: I've had a lot of smart phones that will not let me save ringtones sent to me in messages and use them. Is this one of those pains in the butt? Because I'd really like free range with pics & tones.

[@Trusteft]

Is this still supported? Can you get games for it etc?

[@sa-x19]

Trusteft Yes you can

[@Trusteft]

Alex B Thank you.

[@TheLewis0113]

Mine has just arrived and i got it in white and it is the best phone ever i had an iphone but i replaced it for this and its miles better.

[@dynamitemonster360]

is it worth it getting it ?

[@FSXgta]

How is this phone? Want to buy it but i want to know

[@clivejefferies]

Brilliant review.

[@SM1995.]

I have this phone on o2 and have had it since december. Im from the uk and never had a probpem with it. Pick it up very big screen and a good phone

[@upanddowntwice1]

My major concern is that the apps on this arent very good. Are they as good as other devices?

[@SJ008gaming]

Great review!Are you French?

[@itchydaggeriphone]

Great review bro

[@liamelliottwood1]

I think the sim free version was made extremly expensive to get everyone on contracts. Because sony had a deal with the mobile network companies

[@TheHero000007]

Got this as a BD present, its pretty neat.

[@mayurgawade95]

So do i get this phone or not? Is it worth selling my new galaxy S3 mini?

[@_lunatic_666_]

HEyyy hw is the battery life of this phone ?? i wanna buy 1 ! can u suggst ?

[@blackdave25]

should i buy this one or the xperia pro?

[@TankConnorL]

Today one of my mates told me that the phone is slow, is there any downsides to this phone. Personally I think it's great

[@fajats]

Should I get this instead of the iPhone 4?

[@thedrumminmaniac]

Honestly I'm on the same fence with you except I'm considering the Droid Incredible 2 as well. The thing that I'm almost dismissing the charge completely for is that the Charge has extremely poor battery life hence the name. (; But honestly to keep a daily charge is important to me. and I'm afraid the Sony might be too bulky and too focused on just gaming then the phone aspect.

[@Dulayne]

This seems like a really good device, I might just end up getting it.

[@Bawssish]

for GAMING this ofc but for a "everyday" phone u might wanna check other models first

[@Radlefly]

Is there a problem with the network !? thanks in advance (:

[@muhdaizatshakimimazuki6849]

which one do you think is the best,nokia asha 311 or sony xperia play?

[@TheNoobiexD]

"u can basically beat the crap out of this phone." with that accent is hellla funny lol 2:18

[@IchiEfficient]

yes it can. I'm using xperia play and already played lots of android and xperia play games :)

[@bamskates218]

I'm a hardcore gamer. Should I get this or the galaxy s 3 mini?

[@Cobweb404]

@MsMrn444 was it worth it? i might it get next week?

[@FurkanDuru]

yes it does, i already skyped with it, but the front facing camera isn't so good... but it is a great phone so... Enjoy

[@V4L3R1]

witch should I buy Xperia Play or Arc, since I will buy the NGP?

[@wiwaxiagirl]

I'm probably getting this phone tomorrow :)

[@jasonkindo93]

Awesome this phone. Want Sony to make an update one with top of the range specs of today

[@taipangr]

Yes you can install newer version i got it like 3 days before and i play on it minecraft gta 3 and other games its so worth you need get it if you love to play one of the best games on the phone!

[@Multi1Vids]

is this phone a good ... recomended phone? please respond:-)

[@TheRogueMonk]

how long is the battery life when you play .. and use the phone?

[@ZeroGunzRoyCHP]

Should I get a Xperia Play or Xperia Ray???

[@TheJaredXD]

@MsMrn444 alright thanks!! oh another thing. is the phone firm? like does it feels like it will spoil fast? and is it durable? thanks again

[@matissCG]

Battery time?

[@ThatOneSeong]

what emulator are you using for the arcade one? PLEASE LET ME KNOW!!!

[@jonathanyawson9502]

I am getting the xperia play even though I have a ps vita and ps4

[@WhoNeedsAXbox]

Oh,I almost gave a fuck.

[@Abyssosdarkos]

WhoNeedsAXbox hahahahaha class

[@GamingInTime]

***** I had the phone for 2 years I dropped it a shit ton and very hard and only ended up with 3 scratches on the screen, so it was a beast. It played pretty much every game on the play store. The only problem is at one point the task manager would only let certain apps be open for 30 seconds and it was like that for a month for some reason and before and after that apps really weren't open for very long as the task manager was constantly closing apps. Then the battery would only last 50-60 mins of minecraft and just going on the internet it would last 3 hours, so the battery was lacking a bit. Overall I would not recommend it as for the first year it was fine but after that it just became a shitty experience.

[@GamingInTime]

This phone is pretty bad compared to newer phones if I were you I would get a z1 compact and a bluetooth controller. I've owned this phone for 2 years and I would not recommend it.

[@V4L3R1]

@miiiikeh Thank you! One more question Neo or Arc? Because Neo seams better and cheaper, Arc is just a little bit bigger.

[@Yoshimitsu745]

thanks for the review

[@ZotiNox]

Is this phone worth it nowadays ? Please reply :)

[@TheRelentlessCarnage]

What should I get? A Google Nexus 7 or this?

[@TankConnorL]

Today one of my mates told me that the phone is slow. Is it? Is there any problems with this phone? If so what are the problems. I think it looks great though

[@DarkAli66]

They're great on their own but you have to have an iPod Touch with it to really complete the picture.

[@MrGeocidal]

It's sad there isn't going to be an Xperia Play 2 but it was actually Ericson's idea and they're no longer linked with Sony. Sony doesn't want to have two handheld consoles at once. They want to sell Vitas only because the more they sell the more games will be made for it and then more can be sold. They should just make a Vita phone. That way, it won't reduce the number of Vita games sold.

[@sovjettank]

Should i buy this, or should i stick to the iPHONE's, and buy a 16 g? Or maybe an LG optimus duel Core? Please, i really need help with this!

[@andy1992uk]

Are you in the UK so you have the iplayer app?

[@ahmadalshehabi1138]

If this phone would get a ps4 game streaming feature like the z3 I might actually consider buying both ps4 and xperia play