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Sony Ericsson breaks out white Xperia Play, makes it an O2 exclusive in the UK

Engadget writes:
We'll confess, we did see Sony Ericsson execs flashing white Xperia Play handsets during the company's MWC 2011 press event, but curiously enough none of those made their way to the demo areas. Now we've finally got ourselves some fully fleshed out press shots, along with the news that O2 will be the sole carrier for this alabaster gaming smartphone in the UK. Other markets have yet to announce availability of the white Xperia Play, but you'll know more just as soon as we do. Skip past the break to see how the front end looks.

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diehardgamer10004830d ago

wow it really does put haters to shame.lets GO sony!!

siyrobbo4830d ago

who would want this when the NGP is out soon which can play the same games and also awesome NGP games? In fact i bet the NGP works out cheaper

silvacrest4830d ago

what don't you get about this being able to make phone calls while the NGP cant?

what you said is the same as "why buy a iphone when you can get a DS lite"

I'll give you a simple scenario, i have a phone contract that is ending very soon, i am eligible for an upgrade, why wouldn't i pick this up if i like games?

people like you need to understand that the ngp and play aren't the same device and dont fulfil the same roles

Quagmire4830d ago

I hope the 400USD price point is correct, that'd be cheap for its functionality, and I would def buy one close to release.

Neko_Mega4830d ago

My only problem is that if it is only through AT&T.....Well I'm going to miss out on a very nice looking phone.

Sarcasm4830d ago

I'm confused, why does a color change put haters to shame? Its the same device...?

Neko_Mega4830d ago

I don't think it does, but you can't say it isn't really pretty looking (well in less you don't find the color pretty).

Baka-akaB4830d ago

what's a shame is that some can't even use vinyl and other dyes properly instead of paying for an exclusive color

Neko_Mega4830d ago

You can, if you willing to pay the cost for it.

Heck I found a site that will color your tv's (Not the screen or picture but the body of it).

Baka-akaB4830d ago

Vinyl is quite easy , as it "permeate" the plastic after a while , even avoiding the ugly looking drips of paint .

With the proper paint and some sanding paper you can even get glossy and mirror effects .

kharma454830d ago

It's just a sensationalised headline, heck it's not even the same headline as is on Engadget.

Spinal4830d ago

Looks great in white. Although I will only be buying the black version. I know how White looks when it gets some wear an tear and it really shows when its dirty.

I prefer black for all my devices.

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The 5 Weirdest Sony Devices

"I talk about the 5 weirdest Sony PlayStation devices. From weird business choices, to just weird in general! What devices from Sony do you think are the weirdest? Do you agree with us?" -- PlayStation Enthusiast

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LaWiiG3164d ago

I think the PSP was weird in itself. I mean the tech was cool and all with the UmD, but Sony often pushes its own media with their consoles and doesn't always find success. The memory stick duo was and is expensive as hell.

brettnll3164d ago

I agree. What a weird idea lol. Seems like they were mainly just trying to be unique.

parentsbasement3163d ago

I wouldn't call any of that "weird"....the book thing maybe...

brettnll3163d ago

It's not always the device that's the weird part. Could also be the timing (PSP Go) and the lack of marketing (PSTV). Makes you really wonder what was the point of following through with releasing these things. Xperia phone could have been something special, then Sony didn't fully support it. WHY!? lol. Just weird.

Wonderbook is weird, but that easy platinum though!

WitWolfy3163d ago

I cant get over this dudes comb over.

brettnll3163d ago

Comb over? Never heard that before lol =]

dkrusen873163d ago

I used to own a psp..first 1000 then 2000 then 3000 then after that I had a psp go and then I finally got a ps vita brand new..then lost that and the later in the year or month got a new used version of the Vita...so the journey has been really out there for me for the systems I used to own..all of them were great in there own special way..

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The Most Hardcore Android Phones 2014

Whether you’re hunting down the perfect phone for the hardcore gamer in your life or looking to treat yourself to an upgrade, the time has never been better. At present, there is a wealth of great options out there, especially for folks looking to play state of the art games on their smart phone. The following ten phones carry Hardcore Droid’s vaunted nod of approval for being the most hardcore Android phones for gaming on the go. If you are shopping for a phone for mobile gamer, you’ve come to the right place as any one of these bad boys is guaranteed to put a smile on the face of the most hardened, hardcore mobile gamer. If, on the other hand, you are just looking for a phone that stands out from the pack, and allows you to enjoy the best high-end mobile games in existence, you have also come to the right place as what follows is a list of the Most Hardcore Android phones of 2014.

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The Top 8 Android Phones of 2013 | The Hardcore Gamer’s Guide to Android Phones

Even as the power of mobile devices is outpacing Moore’s Law, and graphics power seems to double every year, it’s a sad fact that phones simply aren’t marketed toward gamers. Walk into a phone store and ask a rep about a phone’s CPU. If you’re lucky, they might tell you how many cores it has, but getting a real idea about a phone’s performance is going to require some independent research. Even then, not everything is equal. Chips grouped under the same family are sometimes radically different on the inside, and even a savvy shopper might be surprised to find his phone comes up short. We’re here to cut through the nonsense and give you some straight talk about which phones are best when games matter most.

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rluttrell3886d ago

For anyone using iOS, I suggest you try the stock android experience offered with the nexus 4. I used to prefer iOS but android has more customization and very recently competitive build quality.