Xperia Play..worth the buy???

[gino_76ph]

Hi there!

I currently have the wonderful HTC Desire S. and since having the phone for nearly 9 months i only had 2 updates for it. at the moment it's on Android 2.3.5 which improves upon the main home screen+lock screen, slight battery improvements and not a lot really.

I'm planning on selling it in favour of the Xperia Play. but, is it worth the plunge? well, let me tell my worries:

1. slightly underpowered GPU & processor; a single core 1.2Ghz with 768MB RAM phone might be better and faster than current-gen Play. (if specs were our priority)

2. not a lot of exclusive/optimised Play games

3. flip-out mechanism will be prone to dusts, damage or loosening of joints (from constant use)

4. based on reviews the call ringer is slightly softer than other phones out there

5. glass is not scratch-resistant

6. non-swappable card slots (i.e. microSD and SIM card)

7. stuck to 2.3.5 forever?

8. battery life not-so great and easily drains when playing games more often


please tell me the the Play is the one for casual mobile gamers like me. 9and one that is alos good for watching movies and the usual SNS stuff, etc.)

but i could be wrong. i only saw the phone once on the Carphone Warehouse and videos on Youtube. and some reviews.

please help....



Thanks..

[Betty_Swallocks]

I haven't used it myself but my son has one and he loves it

[gino_76ph]

Have you updated the software to 2.3.4? may i ask:
1.how is the video recording?was it smooth @ 30fps?
2.is the loudspeaker much improved with the 2.3.4 update?
3.is the browser much more faster?
4.are you able to delete an app on-the-fly?
5.how would i know if a game is optimised or compatible with my Play?
6.how is the battery life in total when playing a game?drains much?
7.did you experienced any improvements with the wifi as well?
8.any improvements with the camera?

Thanks.

[gino_76ph]

Thread moved to Android.

[Fraz]

Why are updates so important to you, as a matter of interest?

[Orion1971]

'. stuck to 2.3.5 forever?' No there is a update coming in the new year to Android 4.0...

[gino_76ph]

Updates are impprtant to keep the device "up to speed2 in terms of features, enhancements, battery life, etc.

[rymilky]

i will be getting it just waiting for it to be delivered but yeah you get 11 free games update to 4.0 is a yes and you get 50 gb free from box.net and you can swap the sd cards but comes with an 8gb card already and there 200+ games for it plus the android market ones

[rymilky]

plus theres loads of things to buy like docks

[gino_76ph]

A bit uncomfy on my hands though when i tried it. this is when my index/trigger fingers are on the L+R shoulder buttons as the phone's back was getting in my way a little bit.

i would probably think it's better if it is just a normal phone + this Gametel bluetooth controller for a much free-er gaming experince.

has anyone tried that? or what should i do?

I'm torn between an Xperia Play and buying a dual-core phone with similar screen size and roughly the same price (like the LG Optimus 2X) then buying a £50 Gametel device.


arghhh....