Xperia Play 4G Review

I've now had my Xperia Play for over a week, here is my opinion on the gaming cell phone. For starters as a phone it functions fine. I've had no trouble with calls. Android 2.3 runs well on the device. The camera on the back side is a 5 mega pixel camera with flash. It's not going to wow you with mad picture taking skills...but it's fine.

As far as gaming goes, I bought this device to hopefully replace my Nintendo 3DS. Has it so far...yes it has. The controlls on games made for the Xperia Play are great. Of course it's up to the publishers to actually use the controller. For instance Madden 11(not Madden 11 HD? WTF) came preinstalled on the Play. It's bizarre because some actions you'll still have to touch the screen for. However Dead Space on the Play both looks and plays amazing. It plays like an actual console game. So in the end it comes down to will the publishers take advantage of these awesome gaming controlls.

There are PS1 classics for the Play. It comes with Crash Bandicott preisntalled. I have played it a lot and it works great. The other list of PS1 games available so far doesn't impress me. I'm really hoping for Metal Gear! Keep our fingers crossed.

If you want a cell phone that plays games like they are made to be played, then buy the Xperia Play.

Sony Xperia Play 4G

I went out on day one that AT&T released the Xperia Play 4G and bought one. I'm hoping this will replace my very lame Nintendo 3DS. I'll keep everyone posted.