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> In reply to Anonymous @ 2012-05-25 20:34 from 3SMg - click to readConfirmed. =(

Contrarily to ALL that had been announced, the Xplay will NOT get ICS update.

That actually reveals how UNimportant customers are to large companies.

No feedback to customers' output:
NO 3G Video Calls;
NO FM Radio;
No camera improvements (as were made to other Xperia phones)
(List may continue).

Sony has actually lied and deceived all those who bought the phone based on the announced premise that it would be "upgradeable".

Maybe, we are also guilty of buying more and more (often) phones that are not that different... but are more and more expensive.

Unless we stop financing these companies with our purchases, their web of deceival won't finish.
They'll just keep us coming back for more...

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  • 2012-05-25 22:57
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After sellings phones for 2 years now, not once have i EVER been asked if a phone has 3G video calls or fm radio. Guess its not that important

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  • 2012-05-25 21:38
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It was anounced by Sony officialy, Xperia Play isn't getting ICS update.
This is really disappointing, never again gonna buy a Sony device.

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  • 2012-05-25 20:34
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> In reply to PG @ 2012-05-25 00:53 from nqFS - click to readUnfortunately, sony seems to believe video calling is too expensive or not worthy to develop.

LG (P970) has got 3g video caling. The galaxy 2 also allows 3g "native" video calling.
That means today's top sellers across Europe provide video calling as a strong selling point.

Sony's sales are dwindling and the poor customer support is an essential reason for that.
Not many people wish to buy a new model and LOSE functions.

For the price the Xplay was introduced in continental europe, most phones provided native video calls.
Result? The Xplay didn't sell nearly as much as expected and the poor sales continued, despite sucessive price drops which didn't work.
Other example/causes for this evident failure? Any midrange phone has got FM Radio - The Xplay doesn't.

Is sony going the right way? It's just not me: Sales figures and market shares also seem to agree.... NO, it isn't.

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  • 2012-05-25 16:25
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> In reply to Asif Mondal @ 2012-05-24 17:30 from s8iW - click to readyes buddy its a 3g phone video calling suppotred

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  • 2012-05-25 10:55
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> In reply to Asif Mondal @ 2012-05-24 17:30 from s8iW - click to readUnfortunately, it does NOT.
There is no option to place a voice OR a video call on the UI.

For all those who haven't got unlimited or free wifi connections, for those who have to pay extra for limited traffic data connections, it does make a difference. =(

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  • 2012-05-25 00:53
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does xplay supports video calling???

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  • 2012-05-24 17:30
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I hope sony make a version of this that looks like n97. I like the its design. It has d-pad on the right and qwerty keyboard.

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  • 2012-05-24 15:02
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> In reply to ATRIUM @ 2012-05-23 10:43 from TryQ - click to readno. you have plenty of emulators and the phone connects and shoes you all games that are specificaly desiigned to work with the Xplay.
you have plenty of game that work w. the gamepad and all other function normally, through the touch screen.
if you want to play psx games, you'll need to look for compatible/adapted gams and emulators as the Xplay is not meant/designed to play psx games. the only one you've got on the phone is an adapted version of crash bandicoot.

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  • 2012-05-23 12:16
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xperia play have playstation store?

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  • 2012-05-23 10:43
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> In reply to I.T @ 2012-05-02 14:43 from ftKH - click to readyou may visit www.widgetcity.com or www.widgetcity.multiply.com and you can buy SE Xperia Play

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  • 2012-05-22 18:06
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> In reply to AndresVillaGangPagon @ 2012-05-21 08:15 from th64 - click to readWe'll just have to wait until... June?

Sony has delayed ICS, so only a few Xperia model have got it.
Keep your fingers crossed, though.
The word is that ICS make the phone 'laggy', slower and there ain't no fm radio or 3g video calling...
I guess that is why sammmy phones are selling like hot cakes.

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  • 2012-05-22 03:02
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Xplay is a very great phone... actually its underrated during its debut. its a great smart phone but if you'll compare it to the latest phone announced of course it won't satisfy your expectations. its a great smart phone with game console...
the negative side of this is its weight.
but of course i'll wait for the sony xperia play2! :))

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  • 2012-05-21 20:13
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> In reply to tama @ 2012-05-12 12:06 from IVWk - click to readHow to update XPLAY to ICS without having to root my phone?

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  • 2012-05-21 08:15
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Cant believe people are moanin about 3g video calls, if you want them so bad get an app, your all just bone idle, the weight and low memory is the only downside to the play overall a freakin awesome phone I wouldnt upgrade because you get these phones with all the power and no where to use it so really dont see the point

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  • 2012-05-19 17:38
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Cant believe people are moanin about 3g video calls, if you want them so bad get an app, your all just bone idle, the weight and low memory is the only downside to the play overall a freakin awesome phone I wouldnt upgrade because you get these phones with all the power and no where to use it so really dont see the point

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  • 2012-05-19 15:22
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> In reply to Xperia play rubbish @ 2012-05-17 19:48 from myWi - click to readThis phone is no more, or no less (as you prefer) than announced.

If you want a light, slim phone, you must be really dumb if you buy an Xplay!

If you want a true gamepad, then you'll have to sacrifice and read the phone's specifications.
It's not the world's best phone, it should have a larger internal memory, it almost literally forces you to root in order to get some games and apps into the sd card... well, it's far from being flawless...

But, at the end of the day, it's the only phone that allows you to hang up your calls, turn off your gps and slide your pad to start playing without having your fingers all over the screen, providing you a true "console-like" gaming experience.

That's the ghole point of buying an XPlay in a market filled with a multitude of different brands and models to choose from.

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  • 2012-05-18 15:42
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Simply love the fact that others envy the fact that their big thumbs cover the screen when playing. Wish they'll have XPlay 2 with Super AMOLED screen, better GPU and better CPU.

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  • 2012-05-17 22:38
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Give 5 out of ten for play controls. the size and weight is so awful it pulls your trousers down got rid and got Xperia arc s much better phone overall I'd give 4 out of ten don't recommend

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  • 2012-05-17 19:48
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> In reply to Sssdxs @ 2012-05-14 19:03 from 3YhA - click to readNO you cant.. the control pad is just a design. you use the playstation buttons so you can full your friends that your phone is a PSP

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  • 2012-05-16 15:27
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