The Xperia PLAY pushes the limits, expanding the type and number of video games beyond those that have previously been available on smartphones. The phone's PlayStation-like controller sets the bar higher than it's ever been for exciting game play on a phone. The hybrid device also performs well as a phone, though it has several technical limitations such as only 3G data transfer and a single-core processor that we expect will become dated relatively quickly. Nonetheless, for consumers who need the functionality of a smartphone but place great emphasis on high-quality mobile game play, this phone is hard to beat.
Kicked–Up Control
Everything you need in a smartphone morphs into the one thing you’ve always wanted. Xperia™ PLAY is the world’s first PlayStation® certified smartphone, and comes equipped with dedicated slide–out gaming controls and all the buttons your thumbs will never forget.
Ninja Speed & Reflexes
The Xperia™ PLAY’s Android™ OS doesn’t just throw multitasking into overdrive. It ups the ante with smooth animation and responsiveness for an awesomely immersive gaming experience.
Colossal Victory
The 16–million color 4 inch screen is as brilliant as it sounds. Vivid characters roam lush landscapes, and everything you do on your smartphone looks sharp and vibrant.
Stacked Apps & Games
Start chalking up wins the second you slide out the gaming pad with Xperia™ PLAY’s pre–loaded games, including Bruce Lee Dragon Warrior, Star Battalion, and Madden NFL 11. A boatload more games–and all the apps you can tackle–are available in the VCAST Apps Store.
Camera
* Primary 5.0 megapixel
* Auto–focus
* Led flash
* Secondary VGA front–facing camera
BLUETOOTH
* BLUETOOTH v2.01+ EDR
* Bluetooth® Profiles Supported: Headset, Handsfree, A2DP, OPP, PBAP, SPP
Music
* Create and Manage Playlist
* Sync music from PC to phone
* Headset: 3.5mm Audio Jack (3.5mm adapter cable incl. for use with non–Sony Ericcson headsets)
* Audio Formats Supported: MP3, HE–AACv2, AMR–NB/WB, PCM/WAVE
* Embedded ringtones, vibrate alert and silent
Web
* Browser: Android Webkit
* Wi–Fi Capable 802.11 b/g/n
* Pre–loaded services include: Skype, Backup Assistant, My Verizon, V Cast App Store, Amazon Kindle eReader, Visual Voice Mail, VZ Navigator
* Google Maps 5.0 with Navigation, Latitude, Google Talk; Gmail; YouTube™, Google Calendar, Google Search
* 1000’s of apps & 100’s of widgets available on Android Market
* Fast access to YouTube™ (pre–loaded)
Communication
* 3G Mobile Hotspot Capable
* Text, Picture & Video Messaging with threaded messaging feature
* Text to Speech Feature
* Premium gaming content: PlayStation, Android, and native games
* Multi–player gaming ready
* Tools: Calculator, Clock, Calendar, Voice Dialer, & Voice Search
* Languages: US English / Espanol
* Phonebook capacity dependent upon available memory
* TTY Compatible
* Hearing Aid Compatibility = M4/T4
Specifications
Dimensions
* 4.68” x 2.44” x .63”
* Weight: 6.17 oz
Operating System
* Android 2.3 (Gingerbread)
Display
* 4.0” Capacitive multi–touch screen
* 480x854 FWVGA display
* Supports up to 16M color
Keyboard/Controller
* Virtual QWERTY Keyboard
* Gaming controller: advanced PlayStation–like controller
Battery/Network
* 1500 mAh battery
* Talk time: Up to 460 minutes or
* Standby: Up to 405 hours
* SAR: Head: 0.76 W/kg; Body: 1.21 W/kg
* CDMA 2000 and EVDOrev0/EVDO revA
Memory/Processor
* 8GB pre–installed memory card (approx 2GB used for pre–loaded games)
* Up to 32GB microSD support
* Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon II 1GHz CPU with Adreno 205 GPU
* Powerful gaming engine; best in class platform w/3D gaming
Kicked–Up Control
Everything you need in a smartphone morphs into the one thing you’ve always wanted. Xperia™ PLAY is the world’s first PlayStation® certified smartphone, and comes equipped with dedicated slide–out gaming controls and all the buttons your thumbs will never forget.
Ninja Speed & Reflexes
The Xperia™ PLAY’s Android™ OS doesn’t just throw multitasking into overdrive. It ups the ante with smooth animation and responsiveness for an awesomely immersive gaming experience.
Colossal Victory
The 16–million color 4 inch screen is as brilliant as it sounds. Vivid characters roam lush landscapes, and everything you do on your smartphone looks sharp and vibrant.
Stacked Apps & Games
Start chalking up wins the second you slide out the gaming pad with Xperia™ PLAY’s pre–loaded games, including Bruce Lee Dragon Warrior, Star Battalion, and Madden NFL 11. A boatload more games–and all the apps you can tackle–are available in the VCAST Apps Store.
Camera
* Primary 5.0 megapixel
* Auto–focus
* Led flash
* Secondary VGA front–facing camera
BLUETOOTH
* BLUETOOTH v2.01+ EDR
* Bluetooth® Profiles Supported: Headset, Handsfree, A2DP, OPP, PBAP, SPP
Music
* Create and Manage Playlist
* Sync music from PC to phone
* Headset: 3.5mm Audio Jack (3.5mm adapter cable incl. for use with non–Sony Ericcson headsets)
* Audio Formats Supported: MP3, HE–AACv2, AMR–NB/WB, PCM/WAVE
* Embedded ringtones, vibrate alert and silent
Web
* Browser: Android Webkit
* Wi–Fi Capable 802.11 b/g/n
* Pre–loaded services include: Skype, Backup Assistant, My Verizon, V Cast App Store, Amazon Kindle eReader, Visual Voice Mail, VZ Navigator
* Google Maps 5.0 with Navigation, Latitude, Google Talk; Gmail; YouTube™, Google Calendar, Google Search
* 1000’s of apps & 100’s of widgets available on Android Market
* Fast access to YouTube™ (pre–loaded)
Communication
* 3G Mobile Hotspot Capable
* Text, Picture & Video Messaging with threaded messaging feature
* Text to Speech Feature
* Premium gaming content: PlayStation, Android, and native games
* Multi–player gaming ready
* Tools: Calculator, Clock, Calendar, Voice Dialer, & Voice Search
* Languages: US English / Espanol
* Phonebook capacity dependent upon available memory
* TTY Compatible
* Hearing Aid Compatibility = M4/T4
Specifications
Dimensions
* 4.68” x 2.44” x .63”
* Weight: 6.17 oz
Operating System
* Android 2.3 (Gingerbread)
Display
* 4.0” Capacitive multi–touch screen
* 480x854 FWVGA display
* Supports up to 16M color
Keyboard/Controller
* Virtual QWERTY Keyboard
* Gaming controller: advanced PlayStation–like controller
Battery/Network
* 1500 mAh battery
* Talk time: Up to 460 minutes or
* Standby: Up to 405 hours
* SAR: Head: 0.76 W/kg; Body: 1.21 W/kg
* CDMA 2000 and EVDOrev0/EVDO revA
Memory/Processor
* 8GB pre–installed memory card (approx 2GB used for pre–loaded games)
* Up to 32GB microSD support
* Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon II 1GHz CPU with Adreno 205 GPU
* Powerful gaming engine; best in class platform w/3D gaming
