Although the iPhone wasn't developed to compete with prominent mobile gaming devices from the likes of Sony and Nintendo, Apple's touchscreen smartphone has still managed to unwittingly become one of the most popular portable gaming systems ever devised. Looking to re-capture some of its lost marketshare, the makers of the PlayStation have teamed with mobile phone maker Sony Ericsson to produce the first of its kind "PlayStation Phone."
After months of rumors and speculation, Sony Ericsson teased the forthcoming gaming-optimized smartphone in a commercial that aired yesterday during the Super Bowl. On the grandest marketing stage in the world, the Sony Xperia Play was unveiled to the world as a revolutionary "PlayStation certified smartphone."
Although full details on the Xperia Play won't be available until February 13th, the device will run on Google's Android operating system and features a sliding screen with familiar PlayStation gaming controls like directional pad, four face buttons and Start and Select buttons. While there are clearly some modifications from the control mechanisms of the PSP, PlayStation gamers should have no problem getting accustomed to the new "PlayStation phone."
The only question is whether the new platform will truly eat into the iPhone gaming audience. Expectations, naturally, for the new Sony Xperia Play are already very high. And with the PlayStation Portable having sold an estimated 60 million units worldwide, Sony has a large "built-in" audience that will try virtually anything with the PlayStation brand emblazoned across it. As a result, the new platform could make a significant dent in the smartphone space as we presently know it.
You love Sony? They installed rootkits to keep people from pirating their music. Over-doing it much? It's not like there aren't a million other places to get it from. Not to mention their latest bull****ery.
Ps, I'm not a supporter of piracy, just sayin'
I just still don't understand how Google managed to make such an unresponsive OS. My sister's Android with the specs of a 3G is completely unusable on a watered-down version of 2.1. You swipe and two seconds later it registers half a swipe and shutters. This is on the HomeScreen with all the memory cleared and nothing running. What the hell? Oh and one of the new tablets they were showcasing did something similar in a photo viewer
I just still don't understand how Google managed to make such an unresponsive OS. My sister's Android with the specs of a 3G is completely unusable on a watered-down version of 2.1. You swipe and two seconds later it registers half a swipe and shutters. This is on the HomeScreen with all the memory cleared and nothing running. What the hell? Oh and one of the new tablets they were showcasing did something similar in a photo viewer
Use a phone with the chops to do Android right and it will really surprise you. Why the hell did you let her get the Aria in the first place? Some brother you are.
In all seriousness, if you want to see an Android done right, root a Captivate and run the Andromeda rom. I flashed it for my wife and she says she's never had a snappier phone experience in her life.
Use a phone with the chops to do Android right and it will really surprise you. Why the hell did you let her get the Aria in the first place? Some brother you are.
In all seriousness, if you want to see an Android done right, root a Captivate and run the Andromeda rom. I flashed it for my wife and she says she's never had a snappier phone experience in her life.
Lol I had nothing to do with her getting a Samsung. Trust me.
Personally think this phone is a complete waste of time. It seems like it could be a goof platform but I feel this phone is going to be more of a novelty than anything else.
Ok I Got A iPhone 4 But Why Is Everyone Hating Saying Can It Make Calls And Battery Life Like Seriously Apple Was The One Who Gave Free Bumpers Cause Their Single Was Alil Sucky And Battery Sucks To I'm Lucky If I Day Out Of A Charge Idk If This Will Beat The iPhone But Damn It Looks Good Lol
ok i got a iphone 4 but why is everyone hating saying can it make calls and battery life like seriously apple was the one who gave free bumpers cause their single was alil sucky and battery sucks to i'm lucky if i day out of a charge idk if this will beat the iphone but damn it looks good lol
Am I the only one who thinks that commercial is a bit disturbing? I'm sorry but iPhone offers some pretty intense games that aren't any worse than whats on a PSP device.
I just still don't understand how Google managed to make such an unresponsive OS. My sister's Android with the specs of a 3G is completely unusable on a watered-down version of 2.1. You swipe and two seconds later it registers half a swipe and shutters. This is on the HomeScreen with all the memory cleared and nothing running. What the hell? Oh and one of the new tablets they were showcasing did something similar in a photo viewer
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