Sony Xperia Play 2 rumors squashed, launch looks unlikely
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24 Comments
20. Non_Sequitur posted on 30 May 2012, 15:20 1
I know, right? My friend has the Play. It's AWESOME. I really think a Play 2 would be incredible.
True innovation by Sony.
2. remixfa posted on 30 May 2012, 08:25 0
maybe if they released a play version that had top end specs instead of being outdated when they launched it. hmmmmmmmm??
Get a T3 or Exynos device, or even the S4 pro, and make it top end. If they would make it a cornerstone device instead of "a phone with a gamepad", it would sell a lot more.
3. shadowcell posted on 30 May 2012, 08:54 0
I think you might be missing the point what the CMO is trying to accomplish. In the future, we won't need a dedicated device to run Playstation suite so whatever future phone you purchase, you can still play PS Certified games on it.
Saves your upgrade renewal on a phone worthy of being a phone and not something that's nearly twice the size of a Galaxy Nexus in thickness. Need a controller? There are several 3rd party companies that make bluetooth controllers, one of which gives you that DS3/Sixaxis look.
9. remixfa posted on 30 May 2012, 10:29 1
they dont need to have a "PS certified game only" device.. just like the Vita has no place in the world.
What I liked was the idea of a dedicated game pad. There are a lot of mobile gamers out there. Having a dedicated game pad phone become popular would do WONDERS for the game ecosystem. You dont think the last hold outs in the iOS game world like Id and a few others wouldnt take notice that they could make games with controller based controls instead of on screen controls?
Its not the "playstation" part I want per se.. I want a controller device to be high end and popular to spur more app development.
13. shadowcell posted on 30 May 2012, 11:35 0
FYI Gametel sells a BT controller pad that attaches to your phone easily. It supports a phone size up to a Galaxy Nexus and can be used on a variety of Android/iOS games.
Problem is it's pretty pricey and only available in the UK and some European countries.
5. Osama2332 posted on 30 May 2012, 09:41 0
If it(xperia play) had at that time high end specs It would've still played the same games as it does right now.
18. jove39 posted on 30 May 2012, 15:12 0
Well...sony has their own top end soc running in PSP Vita...only if they could build a device like Galaxy Note with psp soc...I wont mind paying any price they ask!
4. Sniggly posted on 30 May 2012, 09:03 2
Well now, what did the Sony guy call a hardware innovation? Did I hear iPhone? No?
Oh yeah, it was the Droid Razr.
That's right. *does nerdy victory dance*
10. Zephyron posted on 30 May 2012, 10:29 1
Same thing really, just different software for different carrier .3./
8. Zephyron posted on 30 May 2012, 10:28 2
Well, the RAZR is a pretty good phone for consumer standards for the most part
- It's thin
- Low latency high contrast screen
- Navigation is smooth
- Moto's software optimized well enough to run fluidly on the TIOMAP chipset
- Very thin
- Very good signal reception (though the same can't be said for it's wifi, where it's only good as opposed to flawless)
- Scratch (not shatter) resistant Gorilla Glass
The original XT910 RAZR real weaknesses are probably it's battery life and the sheer amount of heat it generated during operation (in Singapore, where the antennae has to work extra hard due to population density)
14. snowgator posted on 30 May 2012, 12:34 1
Kinda fun to see Moto get a shout out, huh?
Sniggs and the King just giggle all day.....
19. Non_Sequitur posted on 30 May 2012, 15:18 1
You don't have to say that the Razr has better hardware: anyone on earth can see that! :D
12. Lousclues posted on 30 May 2012, 11:01 0
They're not releasing another Xperia play phone at the moment because it'll affect the sales of PS vita. I don't think that's what they want lol.
16. snowgator posted on 30 May 2012, 12:47 0
Than they are really missing the point, as mobile in general is killing the PSP market. Sony needs to integrate Android in general, sorta like what Microsoft is trying to do with their XBOX Live hub. (Which they need to get an app on all Androids and iOS as well, but a post for another day...)
15. snowgator posted on 30 May 2012, 12:44 0
No, the Play wasn't a runaway hit, but it was an enjoyable phone for those that own it. And in the credit where credit is due department, it is one of the finest call quality phones I have ever used.
While I am really excited for Sony as a independent company (and Erickson is doing okay as well. Didjya see how much cash Sprint is forking over to them?? Geez....) and I would put them on my short list of Android manufacturers if I go that direction (along with Moto and Sammy), the no Play sequel will bum out my boy. That also probably means no more game support for his.
Bummer.
17. Jyakotu posted on 30 May 2012, 15:12 0
The Xperia Play was a good idea on paper, but it just wasn't supported enough. Not to mention, due to the ICS upgrade, the gaming experience would've been ruined and that's what the phone is about. Also, many mobile games still require touch screen controls and I doubt developers would care to make their games support the game pad. Still, it was a good effort from Sony Ericsson, but they already have the PS Vita for its portable gaming experience and not to mention, it does have Skype and a front facing camera.
21. Jericho posted on 30 May 2012, 18:21 0
hey you must be stupid to think that sony did not support their ''one of a kind'' smartphone. Do some homework before you talk(or write). Don't mis-lead other readers.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1217060
22. InspectorGadget80 posted on 30 May 2012, 18:40 0
Theirs no point in buying a PSP Phone if it can't handle the upgrade like the original does then theirs no point in buying it. Just glad I didn't bought the PSP phone like some people do
24. Iphone4 (unregistered) posted on 31 May 2012, 04:13 0
out of date prosecer and screen. too thik and now no ICS. that explain it
