Sony Ericsson Xperia Play. Sony Ericsson Xperia Play is a phone for games. Memory cards are used in mobile devices to increase the storage capacity for storing data
Have you noticed that all new phones have the same face? It seems that the time when you could buy a phone with some special feature has already passed. Today, all you can surprise with are inches, gigahertz and gigabytes. Manufacturers, in pursuit of power, forgot about chips, soulfulness, if you like. But still, there are still extreme sports enthusiasts who rely primarily not on technology, but on uniqueness. Sony Ericsson Xperia Play is just like that.
Yes, what everyone was waiting for has happened. The PSP was crossed with a phone and it remains to be seen how successful it is.
Design, size
The size of the smartphone takes us back to 2008 - a time when smartphones were big and thick and no one complained about it. Compared to the current thin ones, the Xperia Play looks wild. But everything changes after a day of living with a smartphone. You start to like the plumpness, and the weight inspires confidence. In addition, due to its round, non-brick shape, the phone is comfortable to hold in your hand.
The design is entirely dedicated to the pleasure of gamers. The smart is made in the form factor of a side slider, on the second half of which there is not a keyboard, but the standard console control buttons - a cross and four buttons familiar to everyone: a triangle, a circle, a cross and a square. Between them there are two touch circles - this is a replacement for analog sticks. Also, the “Start” and “Select” keys have not been forgotten and, just in case, the call button has been duplicated context menu. On the right side there are two game triggers, with a volume rocker between them. MicroUSB and 3.5 mm connectors are located on the left. This was done to make it convenient to hold the smart phone while playing, even with connected peripherals, and also due to the possibility of installation in a special docking station. Just below are the stereo speakers.
Almost the entire front panel was occupied by a four-inch screen, leaving space for four thin mechanical buttons on the bottom and a speaker with a front-facing VGA camera on top.
At the back there is a five megapixel camera with LED flash, a second microphone for noise reduction and the inscription “Xperia” in the middle. Under back cover(which, by the way, is very thin and must be removed carefully) contains a 1500 mAh battery and slots for SIM and microSD cards. The power button is usually located on the top right. It has a built-in LED for notification of missed calls, SMS, etc.
The body is made of black glossy plastic with silver inserts on the sides. The coating is very easily soiled, any touch is immediately visible on the phone. At the same time, the gaming unit is made of matte gray plastic and remains visually attractive even with active use. Like any side slider, the Xperia Play develops play in the halves over time. In the rather used test sample it was present right away, but in general the mechanism rails look quite reliable.
Filling
When the device first appeared, speculation immediately began about what platform it would be built on. It would be logical to assume that Tegra 2 from Nvidia fits perfectly into a gaming smartphone. But apparently the Swedish-Japanese have a different logic and they decided to build a PSP background on a rather outdated Qualcomm platform. It is based on the MSM8255 processor with clock frequency 1GHz, which even at the time the phone was released (which was May 2011) was no longer an advanced solution. The Adreno 205 graphics chip also lacks stars from the sky, and 512 MB random access memory have already become a standard in the mid-end segment. For everyday work and multimedia, this bundle is enough, but damn it! This is a Playstation phone, which is bought for the gaming component, and it requires top-end components. If now all games work normally on Play, then soon the power of the smart device will simply not be enough to render the maximum level of graphics. In benchmarks, the smartphone produced the following results: Quadrant – 1486 points, Neocore – 57.4 FPS
The screen also makes its contribution. The four-inch diagonal and 854x480 pixel resolution are quite suitable for the tasks assigned to a smartphone. But with quality Sony Ericsson problems again. Does everyone remember the Xperia X10 with its display, which they simply saved money on? History repeats itself with Play. The screen is very dim, its brightness is so low that you constantly catch yourself thinking about turning it up more. But it was not there. On a sunny day, a mobile gamer runs the risk of losing, because when light hits, the image fades and becomes unreadable.
The Xperia Play has 1GB of memory installed, but about 400 MB is available to the user, which is also not enough. The maximum memory card capacity is 32GB.
Communications are standard as follows: 3G module for high-speed mobile connection, Bluetooth version 2.1 and Wi-Fi standard 802.11 b,g,n. In addition, there is a Qualcomm GPSone receiver. In general, there is almost always a connection with the world.
Things are much better with sound. If in the majority Android smartphones They build in rattles instead of a speaker, then in the Xperia Play not only is the speaker of normal quality, but there are also two of them! Smartphone with xLoud option enabled! will easily shout over both the noise of the street and the screams of a neighbor begging to let him play on an outlandish device. When playing through headphones, the quality is also at the same level. The sound is rich, clear and loud. The phone can become a replacement for the player in most cases. For inquisitive music lovers, Sony Ericsson has added the ability to search for clips, song lyrics and general information about the artist by tags.
The Play's camera is set to five megapixels, has autofocus and a flashlight. Although the quality cannot be called higher than “telephone”, sudden pleasant moments can be captured with a telephone. The camera interface is standard, without interference from Sony Ericsson.
They didn’t place a bet on the video either. Shooting takes place in a maximum resolution of 640x480, zooming is available only during a pause. Although the phone has two microphones, when recording video, the sound is recorded in mono mode. The front camera with VGA resolution is standard and of no interest.
Sample photos
The connection quality is good. When talking, there is no echo or interference, the voice is clear. A medium-power vibration alert is just what you need.
The battery here has a capacity of 1500 mAh. On average, with normal use (an hour of calls, a couple of SMS, Wi-Fi, an hour of music), a smartphone lasts a day and a half. If you use it for its intended purpose, namely to play, the battery will last from 3 to 5 hours.
Technical Sony specifications Ericsson Xperia Play
- Dimensions, weight: 62mm x 119mm x 16mm, 175 g.
- Screen: TFT, capacitive, 4 inches, 854x480 pixels.
- CPU: QualcommSnapdragonMSM8255 1 GHz
- RAM/ROM: 512/~400
- Video: Adreno 205
- Camera: 5 MP with flash, 0.3 MP
- Sensors: G-Sensor, Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor, Digital Compa With
Software
Sony Ericsson Xperia Play comes with installed Android version 2.3.3. and its own graphical shell. The shell is a redesigned Timescape UI from the previous generation Xperia. Actually, Timescape is now just a widget; it is not so tightly integrated into the system. The launcher itself has rather primitive functionality. You can add, remove and drag widgets or shortcuts. Advantages over the standard shell are the ability to store not two, but four applications in the bottom panel and create folders on desktops. Folders already have prepared icons that describe the contents, be it games or multimedia. By the way, about icons. Sony Ericsson redrawn the standard shortcut images for greater visual integrity of the interface, but did not do it completely. For example, the icon for the same camera remains standard and is already hurting the eyes. All actions in the menu occur smoothly and are accompanied by pleasant animation.
In the display settings, you can choose a Playstation-inspired theme. There are seven color options to choose from.
The lock screen does not differ in functions from the standard one, but it is also redrawn. Pay attention to the screenshot: there is a black bar at the bottom. It's just an unused place, a small thing, but unpleasant.
In the menu, applications are arranged in a 4x4 grid, the list scrolls horizontally. It is possible to sort the list by frequency of use, name, installation time, or set your own order. You cannot create folders in the menu.
The smartphone has an additional set of applications from Sony Ericsson. TrackID– this is a very useful thing for DJs or just music lovers. The application recognizes the song based on the fragment you give it to listen to. Sony Ericsson's base is still larger than that of its competitors and indeed, there are people who buy phones only from this brand because of TrackID. Application WisePilot – online maps, which, with a built-in receiver and the presence of other navigation programs, are quite useless. Touchnote– a service for creating postcards based on a template and their subsequent materialization. And the most useful application for most users is office suite Office Suite.
IDDQD
The most delicious thing about a smartphone and what everyone has gathered for is its other half. The first and so far the last Playstation is a smartphone designed to kill the stereotype “Android is less gaming than iOS.”
The most important thing in such a device is convenience. The control keys have good travel and there are no complaints about them. But the idea of replacing analog sticks with touch pads was disappointing. In the same PSP Go there was at least one, but a real analogue. The design of the console was the same. Sony Ericsson's know-how is simply inconvenient to use; only adjusting the sensitivity in each game helps. You also need to get used to the triggers located under your index fingers. The finger, trying to feel the key, rests on top cover. Despite the above, this is still the most convenient smartphone for gaming.
We can start playing by downloading the four games that the manufacturer offers us. This is FIFA10, arcade flying game Star Batallion, fighting game Bruce Lee Dragon Warrior and Sims 3! All you need is to load the game cache when Wi-Fi assistance. If this is not enough, when we open the phone we are taken to the Xperia Play menu, where we can download games adapted for our phone.
There is plenty to play - there are arcade games, shooters, and sports simulators. The good news was the decision of Electronic Arts to distribute four of its hits for free for Xperia Play: Battlefield: Bad Company 2, Dead Space, Need for Speed: Hot Pursuit and Need for Speed: SHIFT. Unfortunately, the most significant thing is that this moment there is not a single exclusive, only for Xperia Play, and this says a lot about the popularity of the platform. But the Play is tempting to play, because doing it is more enjoyable than on other phones. In the same Dead Space, in which the fingers obscured the floor of the screen, it became much more convenient to control Isaac. And this applies to all games available for Android.
Dead Space
Modern Combat 2: Black Pegasus
Asphalt 5
FIFA 10
Bruce Lee: Dragon Warrior
Star Battalion
Plus, a Playstation One emulator is initially available. It doesn't shine with functionality (you can't even stretch an image from 4:3 to 16:9), but it allows you to run everything that warmed your heart ten years ago. Crash Bandicoot was immediately installed, in which I spent an hour or two.
To play or not to play?
Sony Ericsson Xperia Play is a very strange phone. This is the only gaming smartphone, a descendant of Nokia's N-Gage. However, it is made on a deliberately outdated platform; in such a device you expect better hardware. There is a lot to play on it, but there are no standout games that make a name for the gaming platform. It is unreasonably expensive. And with all this, the Sony Ericsson Xperia Play is an iconic phone. Just because it's catchy. It has something that the vast majority of current smartphones lack - zest. Everyone who had an N-Gage remembers it only with a smile. Xperia Play will face the same fate.
Video review of Sony Ericsson Xperia Play
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Another important point is the presence of a PSOne emulator, which allows you to download and run game images for free for the first gaming platform from Sony. The smartphone's performance is enough for comfortable gaming, and that's the main thing. If the pre-installed emulator is not to your taste, there are several in the Android Market free alternatives. 8-bit and 16-bit platforms are also successfully emulated: NES (Dendi), Sega, Super Nintendo, NeoGeo and so on.
Time battery life in game mode depends greatly on what games you play. Android applications with high-quality graphics (Asphalt 6, BackStab) drain the battery in 4 hours. The PSOne emulator also has about the same amount of charge. And 8-bit games that do not require high computing power can be played for 6 hours. The result cannot be called outstanding, PlayStation Portable works much longer. However, let's not forget that the Xperia Play is a phone with the capabilities of a gaming console, and not a console that can make calls. Its use assumes that the games will be used sparingly (on the way to work, on flights, while waiting for someone), in which case the battery lasts for a day. That is, Xperia Play performs no worse than the average Android smartphone.
conclusions
In general, it is difficult to disagree with the fact that the initially announced price for the Xperia Play was high. However, if you go to the price.ru catalog, you will see that this smartphone is now offered at a price of 15,500 rubles. Given this state of affairs, it looks interesting, you can easily turn a blind eye to some of the shortcomings. Well, let's sum it up.
Sony Ericsson Xperia Play looks stylish and is quite convenient as a phone. The large thickness of the case and heavy weight are a little frustrating. However, these disadvantages are directly related to the advantages of the gaming component. If the body were smaller, the controls would also have to be made smaller or placed more densely, which would hardly be beneficial. Battery life is consistent with most Android smartphones. It is small, but there is practically no choice within this OS. The support from the developers turned out to be quite good, so Sony Ericsson Xperia Play has a right to life. At the current price level, it is available to a wide audience, and there are no direct competitors and are not expected.
Information about the make, model, and alternative names of the specific device, if available.
Design
Information about the dimensions and weight of the device, presented in different units of measurement. Materials used, colors offered, certificates.
| Width Width information - refers to the horizontal side of the device in its standard orientation during use. | 62 mm (millimeters) 6.2 cm (centimeters) 0.2 ft (feet) 2.44 in (inches) |
| Height Height information - refers to the vertical side of the device in its standard orientation during use. | 119 mm (millimeters) 11.9 cm (centimeters) 0.39 ft (feet) 4.69 in (inches) |
| Thickness Information about the thickness of the device in different units measurements. | 16 mm (millimeters) 1.6 cm (centimeters) 0.05 ft (feet) 0.63 in (inches) |
| Weight Information about the weight of the device in different units of measurement. | 175 g (grams) 0.39 lbs 6.17 oz (ounces) |
| Volume The approximate volume of the device, calculated based on the dimensions provided by the manufacturer. Refers to devices with the shape of a rectangular parallelepiped. | 118.05 cm³ (cubic centimeters) 7.17 in³ (cubic inches) |
| Colors Information about the colors in which this device is offered for sale. | Black White Blue Orange |
SIM card
The SIM card is used in mobile devices to store data that certifies the authenticity of mobile service subscribers.
Mobile networks
A mobile network is a radio system that allows multiple mobile devices to communicate with each other.
Mobile communication technologies and data transfer speeds
Communication between devices on mobile networks is carried out using technologies that provide different data transfer rates.
Operating system
An operating system is a system software that manages and coordinates the operation of hardware components in a device.
SoC (System on Chip)
A system on a chip (SoC) includes all the most important hardware components of a mobile device on one chip.
| SoC (System on Chip) A system on a chip (SoC) integrates various hardware components, such as a processor, graphics processor, memory, peripherals, interfaces, etc., as well as the software necessary for their operation. | Qualcomm Snapdragon S2 MSM8255 |
| Technological process Information about the technological process by which the chip is manufactured. Nanometers measure half the distance between elements in the processor. | 45 nm (nanometers) |
| Processor (CPU) The primary function of a mobile device's processor (CPU) is to interpret and execute instructions contained in software applications. | Scorpion |
| Processor size The size (in bits) of a processor is determined by the size (in bits) of the registers, address buses, and data buses. 64-bit processors have more high performance compared to 32-bit processors, which for their part are more productive than 16-bit processors. | 32 bit |
| Instruction Set Architecture Instructions are commands with which the software sets/controls the operation of the processor. Information about the instruction set (ISA) that the processor can execute. | ARMv7 |
| Level 1 cache (L1) Cache memory is used by the processor to reduce access time to more frequently used data and instructions. L1 (level 1) cache is small in size and works much faster than both system memory and other cache levels. If the processor does not find the requested data in L1, it continues to look for it in the L2 cache. On some processors, this search is performed simultaneously in L1 and L2. | 32 kB + 32 kB (kilobytes) |
| Level 2 cache (L2) L2 (level 2) cache memory is slower than L1, but in return it has a higher capacity, allowing caching more data. It, like L1, is much faster than system memory (RAM). If the processor does not find the requested data in L2, it continues to look for it in the L3 cache (if available) or in RAM memory. | 384 kB (kilobytes) 0.375 MB (megabytes) |
| Number of processor cores The processor core executes software instructions. There are processors with one, two or more cores. Having more cores increases performance by allowing multiple instructions to be executed in parallel. | 1 |
| CPU clock speed The clock speed of a processor describes its speed in terms of cycles per second. It is measured in megahertz (MHz) or gigahertz (GHz). | 1000 MHz (megahertz) |
| Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) Graphics processing unit (GPU) handles calculations for various 2D/3D graphic applications. IN mobile devices it is used most often by games, consumer interface, video applications, etc. | Qualcomm Adreno 205 |
| Amount of random access memory (RAM) Random Access Memory (RAM) in use operating system and all installed applications. Data stored in RAM is lost after the device is turned off or restarted. | 512 MB (megabytes) |
| Type of random access memory (RAM) Information about the type of random access memory (RAM) used by the device. | LPDDR2 |
| Number of RAM channels Information about the number of RAM channels that are integrated into the SoC. More channels means more high speeds data transmission. | Dual channel |
Built-in memory
Each mobile device has built-in (non-removable) memory with a fixed capacity.
Memory cards
Memory cards are used in mobile devices to increase the storage capacity for storing data.
Screen
The screen of a mobile device is characterized by its technology, resolution, pixel density, diagonal length, color depth, etc.
| Type/technology One of the main characteristics of the screen is the technology by which it is made and on which the quality of the information image directly depends. | LCD |
| Diagonal For mobile devices, screen size is expressed by the length of its diagonal, measured in inches. | 4 in (inches) 101.6 mm (millimeters) 10.16 cm (centimeters) |
| Width Approximate screen width | 1.96 in (inches) 49.78 mm (millimeters) 4.98 cm (centimeters) |
| Height Approximate screen height | 3.49 in (inches) 88.57 mm (millimeters) 8.86 cm (centimeters) |
| Aspect Ratio The ratio of the dimensions of the long side of the screen to its short side | 1.779:1 |
| Permission Screen resolution shows the number of pixels vertically and horizontally on the screen. Higher resolution means clearer image detail. | 480 x 854 pixels |
| Pixel Density Information about the number of pixels per centimeter or inch of the screen. Higher density allows information to be displayed on the screen with clearer detail. | 245 ppi (pixels per inch) 96 ppcm (pixels per centimeter) |
| Color depth Screen color depth reflects the total number of bits used for color components in one pixel. Information about maximum quantity colors that the screen can show. | 24 bit 16777216 flowers |
| Screen area Approximate percentage of screen area occupied by the screen on the front of the device. | 59.95% (percent) |
| Other characteristics Information about other screen features and characteristics. | Multi-touch |
| LED-backlit |
Sensors
Different sensors perform different quantitative measurements and convert physical indicators into signals that a mobile device can recognize.
Main camera
The main camera of a mobile device is usually located on the back of the body and is used for taking photos and videos.
| Flash type The most common types of flashes in mobile device cameras are LED and xenon flashes. LED flashes produce softer light and, unlike brighter xenon flashes, are also used for video shooting. | LED |
| Image Resolution One of the main characteristics of mobile device cameras is their resolution, which shows the number of horizontal and vertical pixels in the image. | 2592 x 1944 pixels 5.04 MP (megapixels) |
| Video resolution Information about the maximum supported resolution when shooting video with the device. | 1280 x 720 pixels 0.92 MP (megapixels) |
| Characteristics Information about other software and hardware features related to the main camera and improving its functionality. | Autofocus Digital image stabilization Geographical tags |
Additional camera
Additional cameras are usually mounted above the device screen and are used mainly for video conversations, gesture recognition, etc.
Audio
Information about the type of speakers and audio technologies supported by the device.
Radio
The radio of the mobile device is a built-in FM receiver.
Location determination
Information about the navigation and location technologies supported by your device.
WiFi
Wi-Fi is a technology that provides wireless communication for transmitting data over close distances between various devices.
Bluetooth
Bluetooth is a standard for secure wireless data transfer between various devices of different types over short distances.
USB
USB (Universal Serial Bus) is an industry standard that allows different electronic devices to exchange data.
Headphone jack
This is an audio connector, also called an audio jack. The most widely used standard in mobile devices is the 3.5mm headphone jack.
Connecting devices
Information about other important connection technologies supported by your device.
Browser
A web browser is a software application for accessing and viewing information on the Internet.
| Browser Information about some of the main characteristics and standards supported by the device's browser. | HTML HTML5 Flash xHTML WAP 2.0 |
Audio file formats/codecs
Mobile devices support different audio file formats and codecs, which respectively store and encode/decode digital audio data.
Video file formats/codecs
Mobile devices support different video file formats and codecs, which respectively store and encode/decode digital video data.
Battery
Mobile device batteries differ from each other in their capacity and technology. They provide the electrical charge necessary for their functioning.
| Capacity A battery's capacity indicates the maximum charge it can hold, measured in milliamp-hours. | 1500 mAh (milliamp-hours) |
| Type The type of battery is determined by its structure and, more precisely, the chemicals used. There are different types of batteries, with lithium-ion and lithium-ion polymer batteries being the most commonly used batteries in mobile devices. | Li-Ion (Lithium-ion) |
| 2G talk time 2G talk time is the period of time during which the battery charge is completely discharged during a continuous conversation on a 2G network. | 8 hours 25 minutes 8.4 h (hours) 505.2 min (minutes) 0.4 days |
| 2G latency 2G standby time is the period of time during which the battery charge is completely discharged when the device is in stand-by mode and connected to a 2G network. | 425 h (hours) 25500 min (minutes) 17.7 days |
| 3G talk time 3G talk time is the period of time during which the battery charge is completely discharged during a continuous conversation on a 3G network. | 6 hours 25 minutes 6.4 h (hours) 385.2 min (minutes) 0.3 days |
| 3G latency 3G standby time is the period of time during which the battery charge is completely discharged when the device is in stand-by mode and connected to a 3G network. | 413 h (hours) 24780 min (minutes) 17.2 days |
| Characteristics Information about some additional characteristics of the device's battery. | Removable |
One of the company's bold attempts to create a mobile phone and gaming device is the . The result was an interesting model that attracted the attention of young people. They appreciated the innovative development and the device gained popularity among young people. Gaming phone with joystick Sony Ericsson Xperia Play (R800) created using modern materials. They do not lose their original appearance even after a long period of using the gadget.The appearance of a hybrid on sale game console and the P800 mobile device caused many positive emotions among the company's fans. They were enthusiastic about the gadget and it immediately began to be popular. The model was distinguished by its original design, which literally attracted attention at first sight. The device received a respectable size. Despite this, it is quite convenient and simple to use.
When creating a phone Sony Ericsson Iskperia Play Only high-quality and durable plastic elements were used. They had a significant margin of strength and reliability. Resistant to scratches on the surface of the material. The entire front side of the mobile phone is given over to the screen. At the bottom there are several control keys. Above the display Sony Ericsson Iskperia Play P800 can be found with a light sensor. Using its screen in automatic mode Its brightness is adjusted depending on the light level.Not far from the light sensor you can find a peephole front camera. It is very convenient during video calls. On the left side of the device you can find a headphone jack. Not far from it there is a microUSB connector, which is used to connect charger and other gadgets.
On right side phone Sony Ericsson Xperia Play (R800) there are two buttons. They are located in opposite corners. They only work in certain game modes. They press easily and do not require excessive force. Between them you can find a key to adjust the volume of your mobile device.Under the back cover you can find the battery. It holds a charge for about 3 days. Below them are a SIM card and a memory card. On mobile phone very convenient to play games. All thanks to a well-thought-out control system. The display diagonal is 4 inches. It perfectly conveys the color gamut and has a rich picture.
Buy Sony phone Ericsson Xperia Play (R800) is available at a low price on our website.
Another important point is the presence of a PSOne emulator, which allows you to download and run game images for free for the first gaming platform from Sony. The smartphone's performance is enough for comfortable gaming, and that's the main thing. If the pre-installed emulator isn't to your taste, there are several free alternatives in the Android Market. 8-bit and 16-bit platforms are also successfully emulated: NES (Dendi), Sega, Super Nintendo, NeoGeo and so on.
Battery life in game mode varies greatly depending on what games you play. Android applications with high-quality graphics (Asphalt 6, BackStab) drain the battery in 4 hours. The PSOne emulator also has about the same amount of charge. And 8-bit games that do not require high computing power can be played for 6 hours. The result cannot be called outstanding; the PlayStation Portable lasts much longer. However, let's not forget that the Xperia Play is a phone with the capabilities of a gaming console, and not a console that can make calls. Its use assumes that the games will be used sparingly (on the way to work, on flights, while waiting for someone), in which case the battery lasts for a day. That is, Xperia Play performs no worse than the average Android smartphone.
conclusions
In general, it is difficult to disagree with the fact that the initially announced price for the Xperia Play was high. However, if you go to the price.ru catalog, you will see that this smartphone is now offered at a price of 15,500 rubles. Given this state of affairs, it looks interesting, you can easily turn a blind eye to some of the shortcomings. Well, let's sum it up.
Sony Ericsson Xperia Play looks stylish and is quite convenient as a phone. The large thickness of the case and heavy weight are a little frustrating. However, these disadvantages are directly related to the advantages of the gaming component. If the body were smaller, the controls would also have to be made smaller or placed more densely, which would hardly be beneficial. Battery life is consistent with most Android smartphones. It is small, but there is practically no choice within this OS. The support from the developers turned out to be quite good, so Sony Ericsson Xperia Play has a right to life. At the current price level, it is available to a wide audience, and there are no direct competitors and are not expected.