Guest Reesters Posted August 2, 2011 Report Share Posted August 2, 2011 Since being handed the PLAY it has made a firm impression in my gaming routine. With it's 854 x 480 resolution screen (compare that to 3DS at 800 x 240 and PSP at 480 x 240), full Playstation controls under it's hardy sliding screen and a catalogue of titles containing the classics that are Crash Bandicoot and Wipeout plus the newly added Battlefield: Bad Company 2 you can appreciate why. This is the place where you will find all the Play related news and reviews. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Reesters Posted August 3, 2011 Report Share Posted August 3, 2011 Whilst the six pre-installed games on the Xperia PLAY are a sweet selection I have now played them to death. Crash Bandicoot got my attentions first and I almost completed it (again :P) as the game transfered so beautifully from the original Playstation. Graphics are bright and pop off the back-lit LED screen and gameplay is fluid with smooth and responsive controls. After wearing out my thumbs to the PS1 classic I turned my immersion to Bruce Lee Dragon Warrior. Being one the most demoed games on the PLAY I had to have a look see. A game you do need to see for yourself but don't expect it to make you feel like a kung fu master and there are framerate issues. It would appear the AI has been eating his spinach, either that or pumping up on steroids. The only way I got close to winning was button smashing... there go my thumbs again. Next up came Asphalt 6: Adrenaline which is available just about everywhere from DS to PSP and everything inbetween so I wasn't expecting anything new. I was right. OK so it has plenty of variety within the game but racing fans looking for a new experience have come to the wrong place. It was the same with the also pre-installed Sims 3. If you are a fan then it is a handheld pleasure trip for you guys... if not, steer clear. It does showcase the XP's technical mastery but little else regarding gaming experience. The XP does make even the dullest game ... (Star Battalion) look like a visual masterpiece and I am sure my thumbs will harden up to the Playstation control pad. There are many more titles to download and within Android > Software - Gaming you will find all the links you need to free games and reviewed titles. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Reesters Posted September 2, 2011 Report Share Posted September 2, 2011 Here are some tasty looking pictures of the XPLAY in a bold burnt orange colour :-) The finish on the orange PLAY is matt which obviously increases grip on the device. Handy when gaming. and side by side with the XPLAY in white Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Simon O Posted September 2, 2011 Report Share Posted September 2, 2011 Here are some tasty looking pictures of the XPLAY in a bold burnt orange colour :-) The finish on the orange PLAY is matt which obviously increases grip on the device. Handy when gaming. and side by side with the XPLAY in white Orange Xperia Play? Don't tell Paul or he'll want one! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Reesters Posted September 2, 2011 Report Share Posted September 2, 2011 Orange Xperia Play? Don't tell Paul or he'll want one! Yes he began to drool when they were shown off last night... then it was fight to the death (on Need For Speed: Hot Pursuit) to win one. btw Need For Speed is an Xperia PLAY exclusive and the review of it's demo will be up tomorrow. I can't put the game down long enough to write about it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Simon O Posted September 5, 2011 Report Share Posted September 5, 2011 Yes he began to drool when they were shown off last night... then it was fight to the death (on Need For Speed: Hot Pursuit) to win one. btw Need For Speed is an Xperia PLAY exclusive and the review of it's demo will be up tomorrow. I can't put the game down long enough to write about it! Did either of you two win the phone? Shame the game is Xperia exclusive.. looks mint! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Reesters Posted September 5, 2011 Report Share Posted September 5, 2011 Did either of you two win the phone? Shame the game is Xperia exclusive.. looks mint! No :-( The game is only exlusive for XPLAY at the moment. It will be coming to other devices soon... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Reesters Posted September 15, 2011 Report Share Posted September 15, 2011 I have only heard whispers of hearsay when it comes to the Playstation Suite for the Xperia PLAY but today at the Tokyo Game Show and during the Keynote speech I can confirm that Sony will be sorting out the SDK for cross platform for November. So the somewhat weak catalogue we have at the moment will be taking a massive injection of c# developer know how over the next few months! Great news. Full press release below: Sep 14, 2011 23:37 ET Sony Computer Entertainment to Offer Software Development Kit for PlayStation®Suite Starting This November SCE to Provide Strong Support to Content Developers for PlayStation®Suite With the Distribution of the Newly Developed Content Starting Next Spring TOKYO, Sept. 14, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. (SCEI) today announced that it will offer software development kits (SDK) for PlayStation®Suite (PS Suite), called "PlayStation®Suite SDK," *1 for content developers starting this November. PS Suite is an initiative solution to deliver the world of PlayStation® to Android™ based portable devices. Through PS Suite SDK, content developers can create content for PlayStation™Certified (PS Certified) devices, hardware certified through the PS Suite license program, as well as for PlayStation®Vita (PS Vita). Supporting C# as the programming language, PS Suite SDK can run programs developed in C# on virtual machine equipped on both PS Certified devices and PS Vita. By supporting development for multiple devices and by adopting libraries to create a variety of content not only limited to games, PS Suite SDK will not only help developers save their cost in creating new content but also allow them to efficiently create their content on one SDK and without having to create on several different SDKs. Through PS Suite SDK, SCE will provide to game developers and publishers the potential to further expand their business opportunities to Android based portable devices. In addition, SCE can approach to a wider range of content developers, non-gaming developers and individual programmers. The detailed information of PS Suite SDK, including how to download, will be announced via a dedicated PS Suite section on SCE's official website. As of September 15th, 2011, PS Certified device line-up includes Sony Ericsson Mobile Communications AB's Xperia PLAY, Sony Corporation's "Sony Tablet" S, "Sony Tablet" P, and SCE will continue to further accelerate the expansion of PS Certified devices in addition to the current hardware line-up. Furthermore, SCE will provide a variety of content towards these PS Certified devices from end October through PlayStation®Store*2 on PlaySation®Network, starting with original PlayStation games (PS one® classics). The service will start in nine countries including Japan, United States, Canada, United Kingdom, France, Germany, Italy, Spain, and Australia and with more countries to follow. In next spring, SCE will enhance the PS Store for PS Certified devices and provide content created by PS Suite SDK, further prevailing the world of PS Suite. Through PS Suite, SCE will deploy various measures to support content developers in their business for rapidly prevailing Android based portable devices and will expand the PlayStation entertainment experience on an open operating system. *1 Software Development Kit is a set of development tools and software libraries. Developers are able to obtain this SDK by signing a license agreement with SCE and by purchasing tool products. *2 Users can download vast digital content including games through PS Store for PS Network for PS3, PSP, PS Vita and PS Certified devices. *3 Number of content differ by regions. About Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. Recognized as the global leader and company responsible for the progression of consumer-based computer entertainment, Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. (SCEI) manufacturers, distributes and markets the PlayStation® game console, the PlayStation®2 computer entertainment system, the PSP® (PlayStation®Portable) handheld entertainment system and the PLAYSTATION®3 (PS3®) system. PlayStation has revolutionized home entertainment by introducing advanced 3D graphic processing, and PlayStation 2 further enhances the PlayStation legacy as the core of home networked entertainment. PSP is an innovative handheld entertainment system that allows users to enjoy 3D games, with high-quality full-motion video, and high-fidelity stereo audio. PS3 is an advanced computer system, incorporating the state-of-the-art Cell processor with super computer like power. SCEI, along with its subsidiary divisions Sony Computer Entertainment America Inc., Sony Computer Entertainment Europe Ltd., and Sony Computer Entertainment Korea Inc. develops, publishes, markets and distributes software, and manages the third party licensing programs for these platforms in the respective markets worldwide. Headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. is an independent business unit of the Sony Group. PlayStation, PS one, PS3, PSP are registered trademarks of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. Xperia is a trademark of Sony Ericsson Mobile Communications AB. "Sony Tablet" is a trademark of Sony Corporation. All other trademarks are property of their respective owners. SOURCE Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest TProfit Posted November 22, 2011 Report Share Posted November 22, 2011 A friend of mine was looking into picking up the Xperia Play for her son. He is totally into gaming and this looks like a great compromise between phone and gaming system. As I am the tech junkie, I'm the one doing all the research but of course I don't mind that. :P Any issues or flaws that she should be aware of? So far the reviews I've read have been pretty good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Reesters Posted November 22, 2011 Report Share Posted November 22, 2011 A friend of mine was looking into picking up the Xperia Play for her son. He is totally into gaming and this looks like a great compromise between phone and gaming system. As I am the tech junkie, I'm the one doing all the research but of course I don't mind that. :P Any issues or flaws that she should be aware of? So far the reviews I've read have been pretty good. TProfit - It's a great compromise. What a lucky lad! As a mobile gaming device, the Xperia PLAY is average, say compared to the PSP. The gaming library is getting more concise and I am sure 2012 will see more and more titles being added. The games that are available right now really showcase the capabilities of the handset and never fail to impress. Add the fact that it is a mobile 'phone to the equation and it becomes an impressive bit of kit. With prices diving to under £150, and with only minor issues to consider, I highly recommend the Xperia PLAY to any gaming addict. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest TProfit Posted November 26, 2011 Report Share Posted November 26, 2011 Cool thanks for the feedback. I am picking it up today and will have a little bit of testing time before I hand it over to its new owner.... Maybe in a week or two LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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