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[Xperia Play General] ncaissie:
Can you say if there are plans to integrate the PSN into the play or add trophy support?

Edit: Also there is a very cool PSN application for the android but is UK only. Do you know if there are plans to bring this app to the rest of the world? It has news, Blogs, friends and trophy list in it.

Edit 2: I have one more question. Who can we request a feature to? I love the Playstation app but I hate having to use three different launchers for my games. There is the Playstation app, the Pocket app and the normal desktop.

I would like the ability to add installed games to the Playstation app so I can slide the control pad and select any game I choose from the one that starts. So far some titles don’t show up there like the PSX games. I also have emulators that use the controls and would like that option. Or if sliding the controls down would give me a list of apps to run for instance a choice to run an emulator or the pocket app or the Playstation app. That would be cool.
[Xperia Play General] ShaunD103:
I'll forward these onto my ADM and see if we can get some answers. WIth regards to the PSN intergration I believe there were plans for this before the play launched as we were told that the Play would have the same functionality as the Sony Ericsson Aino had. However now it all appears to be unofficial rumour.

I feel your pain regarding the multiple launchers for games and also the fact that they won't auto rotate while browsing through my selection.

We are constantly being told that both the Play and the Arc will be receving major new features with software updates so heres hoping for more playstation intergration. I'll see what I can dig up for you though!
[Xperia Play General] Nhialor:
are you serious? So it's not going to be tied into the PSN? What a load of ****...
[Xperia Play General] -josh-:
We need better pc software, the sony ericsson pc suite is rubbish. Its like a cheap piece of software you get with a no brand piece of electrical equipment

and needs updating.

Any chance this will happen?
[Xperia Play General] TheBassman369:
This reminds me of SamsungJohn from the Captivate section. Lol
[Xperia Play General] Mozza2k11:
Try MyPhoneExplorer Client
[Xperia Play General] Nhialor:
Are we not getting PSN integration? No LBP or God of War as was said before launch?
[Xperia Play General] svenk919:
I still hope for a LBP version every day :(
[Xperia Play General] DeadlyDazza:
Anything SONY related regarding the Xplay is a joke, how long has the phone been out now & how many ps1 games are available or dedicated Xplay games released?

Op really does has big balls coming on here claiming to be from S.E.

Personally, I smell a Troll.
[Xperia Play General] Deoxlar:
The only troll I smell in here is you...

The phone only been released for two months.. How many wii games were released two months after launch? Give it some time..
[Xperia Play General] dsswoosh:
I bought the phone for emulators.

If you was hoping for it to be a proper Sony handheld system you should of waited to buy the NGP. (vita or w/e).

The Xplay is first and foremost an Android phone with Android and Gameloft games.

I didnt see any mention of titles like God of War or LBP being made for it. And if Sony Ericsson actually did claim this, i wouldnt of believed it anyway.

SE is not Sony.

SE is a London based/Swedish input company that works and is a division for Sony Japan.

It is a different entity from Sony.
[Xperia Play General] zerojay:
i don't know where you ever thought we were getting PSN, LBP or God of War. They NEVER said anything like that.
[Xperia Play General] Nhialor:
No you see, that's where you're wrong:

"Sony Ericsson Mobile Communications AB is a joint venture established on October 1, 2001[1] by the Japanese consumer electronics company Sony Corporation and the Swedish telecommunications company Ericsson to manufacture mobile phones. The stated reason for this venture is to combine Sony's consumer electronics expertise with Ericsson's technological knowledge in the communications sector. Both companies have stopped making their own mobile phones."

I'm still a firm believer that Sony will support this phone in ways. I'm not banking on them releasing amazing games and ps1 titles, that doesn't bother me. I have fpse for that, and the Android Market, Gameloft also does what I need it to. I'm just hopeful that we will get some decent games from Sony. But I'm happy having it for the emulators for the moment
[Xperia Play General] sdlaurin:
I personaly could care less if sony does anything for this phone. I already got everything I want for it. There is enough to keep me happy for years to come.
[Xperia Play General] ncaissie:
Hmmm, that is why it is a "Sony Playstation" certified phone?

I bought this phone because it was Playstation certified and I fully expect Sony to support it with some great games “like” God of War. GOW port would be perfect and make it worth the purchase but I Have them both on my PSP so I don’t really care. But I do expect better than regular android games with improper button support.
[Xperia Play General] dsswoosh:
Sony "may" port games over, but highly unlikely.

Here's how i see it -

1) Ericsson (a swedish company) struck a deal with Sony and merged into a telecommunications company called Sony Erriccsson. They moved headquarters to London.

2) Sony Ericcson made a new phone with a playstation pad and got it certified by Sony Entertainment, Playstation division.

3) All Sony would of done was say "yep, make the phone half decent, get our brand on it and we will certify it".

I doubt anybody on the gaming side of Sony even got involved with the production of this phone.

This phone to me is a pure Android phone that can play emulators with a decent control pad.

Thats all i wanted. Thats all i will get. IMO thats all it is ever going to be.
[Xperia Play General] ncaissie:
You’re wrong. Sony wouldn't certify the phone without plans to support it. Ericson is part of Sony just like Sony makes Toys, TVs, among other things.
[Xperia Play General] thatsupnow:
Yea but sony has bigger and better things out there, a playstation phone is whatever to them they brought it out to satisfy a certain crowd nothing more just you watch
[Xperia Play General] DeadlyDazza:
Well, I for one can't wait for all the good things SONY have planned for the Xperia Play, like... Wait... They haven't actually said they'll support it at all.

And since its release the Playstation blog has been full of news on upcoming projects for the Xperia Play.

What? It hasn't?... Wait, let me check...

Nope, Jack.

Well, I'm sure they will support the Sony Ericsson Xperia Play, won't you SONY?... SONY?... Guys?... Anyone?... (Sounds of gentle breeze & tumbleweed)

And I see the 'Ambassador' has been putting in a heavy appearance... Not!

Told you this was a Troll thread.
[Xperia Play General] dsswoosh:
They support it by slapping a "certified" label on it :)
[Xperia Play General] svenk919:
Getting more sales, having more developers interested. It does help a little bit that it's certified.

I think that PS certified just means you'll get the PS suite.
[Xperia Play General] Nhialor:
Well, the "Ambassador" has said that we're not going to get the suite now after all...
[Xperia Play General] Deoxlar:
Certified means they allow sony Ericsson to use the signature cross, square, triangle, and circle buttons. They are a separate company. The cameras blueray player, tvs and real playstation is under the name sony and only sony... Sony Ericsson is a completely different company. Otherwise sony would have let them go with playstation phone, instead of "certified"
[Xperia Play General] ammarcool12:
I want zoom and hd video redording :P

Im really happy with games like backstab asphalt samurai 2 nova....i finish these games in 1 week or.lesser where as my friends who have iphones are dumb struck at how I finished the games so fast :P they have been playing asphalt with the accelometer and they suck at it :P
[Xperia Play General] emann56:
He did not say that. He said no psn integration. We all should know that by know since Sony Ericsson told us this from the start. However he did not say we wouldnt get PS suite. This is still planned from Sony. Heck even Sony said many times certified android devices will get ps suite and well the Xperia play is certified. Also Sony Ericsson said we will get it later this year. I'm guessing when Sony is ready to roll it out.
[Xperia Play General] Logseman:
And exactly what is PS Suite going to bring? I mean, aside of forcing us who paid for PSN games to re-pay for them yet again. Sony presented the thing in January, and nothing has been heard since.
[Xperia Play General] Logseman:
They support it by cheering for you when you're playing an online game against people with other devices :D
[Xperia Play General] emann56:
Well their tablets S1 and S2 will have playstation suite on launch. So at least by then.
[Xperia Play General] ncaissie:
LOL Are you head of Sony PR? Sony will take it seriously we just need to give it time. Look how long it took the PS3 to get some good support. They still don’t advertise the PS3 enough. MS spends probably 5 times what Sony does on advertising. Sony puts its money into first party studios instead.
[Xperia Play General] ncaissie:
He didn't say that. He said that it was designed for it but isn't in place yet. Any update can enable it at any point.
[Xperia Play General] Nhialor:
No, he said this, and I quote.
[Xperia Play General] ncaissie:
it is a rumor. you said it wasn't happening. No one knows for sure except Sony.
[Xperia Play General] TheBassman369:
What happened to our foreign ambassador?

Sent from my R800a
[Xperia Play General] ncaissie:
we scared him away.
[Xperia Play General] thatsupnow:
No I'm not head of sony pr, I'm just not blind and am able to read in between the lines its really not that hard to see that this thing is going nowhere fast! You can keep the blind faith if you want I'm not holding out this phone is quickly being dated
[Xperia Play General] ncaissie:
I'll keep my faith thanks.
[Xperia Play General] Logseman:
Faith alone... won't sustain us anymore...

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[Xperia Play General] semclurker:
Call me a troll because I just registered an account, fine.

I can promise everybody here that we at Sony Ericsson read this forum and suggestions, feedback, and criticism are discussed at all levels of the company. So keep posting (we'll keep reading) and help us continue making the best products on the market.
[Xperia Play General] lstreet:
wot a cop out, you open with im this im that ive got the info, the inside scoop on the xperia gay, well so far u aint revealed anything we dont already know, now ur like keep posting we read ur comments ..yade ya ya when actually u havnt adressed anyones questions, .....someone delete this thread it smell stale yakult . Peace luv
[Xperia Play General] TheBassman369:
We get an ambassador first and now we have a troll? I expected more, but I digress.

Just kidding, but if you all are really from SE, that's cool. I have enjoyed the Xperia Play for the most part. I just wish we had the camera from the Arc. :-/
[Xperia Play General] gwaine:
What's the address for Google Translate?
[Xperia Play General] Deoxlar:
More games from sony, just for play would be nice mr. Ambassadors. Games like Pro evolution soccer 2011 really makes the play stand out, even more the fps. On a regular touch phone there is only directional button and a+ B. On the play it uses all the buttons, just like on the ps3, allowing you an advantage over other phones to do tricks, accelerate, and overall much better control.
[Xperia Play General] AndroHero:
Who cares about PSN integration?? if you want psn buy as ps3, do you really think sce want as **** load of android users using a crappy gprs network on psn slowing it down?? its just a phone end of the day, move on, get over it :rolleyes:
[Xperia Play General] -josh-:
Where is everyone getting told that this "phone" will support psn integration. Even though it would be nice, I knew long before it was even released it would not.

I remember watching a review on youtube at some phone conference a long time ago and the guy kept asking about psn support. The xperia guy kept waffling on about playstation certified but admitted that it would not support psn. Just that it was a certified device with a playstation feel to gaming or some such bs.
[Xperia Play General] Nhialor:
There's code in the play which states PS suite, but no psn!
[Xperia Play General] Logseman:
I paid for Medievil on PSN. Not paying again for it on PS Suite. And if Sony can't sort out the "****load" of Play users who would come to check their trophies and download minigames, they should just stop the farce and sell the gaming division.
[Xperia Play General] ammarcool12:
I think these guys(SE) are jealous of the developers here :P

They told us we cant relock our bootloader we did it

They told us we wont be able to update if we unlock our bootloader

They told us we cant unbrick our radio we did that too

After all this.they are.saying that they are helping.us wow!! U guys need some real awards to be given :P

The least you guys can do is atleast reply to our suggestions with a yes or a no which will atleast tell us wheather or not we can or cannot expect something from you guys

Plz dont just let this phone rust like this :P

A humble xplay owner who.expected much more

*peace*
[Xperia Play General] Laird_Attwood:
'SEyorkO2' - So he works for O2 and is an Ambassador in their stores i.e. mainly trys to flog SE handsets to the customers?

I worked with SE, Motorola, Nokia etc for years. I sorted out approval of devices with the networks and software with the manufactures and approval to sell stock for lots of UK retailers. (Moved away from telecommunications these days) I still know a few people at SE but even device engineers in the UK don't really know anything these days they always have to send questions through the right channels to the R&D/Software teams. If it's a question out of your remit you rarely get an answer, so well don't hold your breath for any real information.

Also hasn't code which point to some PSN integration already been found by users of this very forum even though they are not used in the Playstation Pocket app? (read it somewhere before)

Also no offence to original "SE Ambassador" but Aino PSN integration - you mean streaming media and mirroring display (not when in games)... uhmm shed load of apps do that, Audio, Pictures & Video. It had NO "PSN" integration, no link to games or trophies which I think is the actual PSN integration people want and are looking for since it's a gaming device.

Oh and before people doubt it, just a couple of people I dealt with daily from SE from my LinkedIn
[Xperia Play General] zerojay:
The Xperia Play launcher has hooks for downloading and listing games from PSN which have no code in them at this point, but it's clearly something they were thinking about on some level. I wouldn't expect full PSN support, just access to the PS Store for PS1 titles that people have already bought, that sort of thing.
[Xperia Play General] semclurker:
@ammarcool12 - There's no doubt you guys are doing some pretty incredible stuff here. If you weren't, we wouldn't pay it as much attention. While everybody involved with the Zeus project is excited about the product and would love to share our feature and content roadmaps, we're legally bound from disclosing that information for competitive reasons.

Regarding your comments about causing the product to "rust," I think Sony Ericsson as a company has made it pretty clear that we intend to continue evolving our products (see the change of heart on the X10 as a specific example). Again, keep putting ideas, improvements, and bugs out there and we'll continue trying to incorporate and fix as many as possible.
[Xperia Play General] ammarcool12:
Im sorry if I was rude ...the thing is im frustrated that this phone is not perfected when it couldve been u can do more with whats already present like using the touchpad as a mouse ,more cam options etc
[Xperia Play General] Deoxlar:
Why would you want to use touchpad as a mouse when the phone is touchscreen.... It
[Xperia Play General] zaith1234:
Do you think you could provide us CDMA users with an update on unlocking the bootloader? Per the unlock site SE is working on a solution but it has been that way since the phone came out.

Thanks in advance.
[Xperia Play General] DeadlyDazza:
Have you not read through the thread & the fact that this 'Ambassador' is actually non existent?
[Xperia Play General] ncaissie:
I care. I want trophies, chat and multi player support.
[Xperia Play General] ammarcool12:
Lol +1
[Xperia Play General] Nhialor:
oh you guys... :(
[Xperia Play General] zaith1234:
Yeah sorry I didn't see that.... oh well
[Xperia Play General] FK1983:
Yes we may get android os updates with silly facebook intergration which bloats our devices but where are all the actual improvements and new features?

Where is the better camera app, touch to focus, face detection, widescreen support, 720p recording?

Where is the SE Play exclusive games which are not made by Gameloft? where is the large selection of PS1 games? where are the Play launcher updates? where are the SE Launcher bug fixes?

As a Sony Ericsson device I am very disappointed by the lack of development and support for the Play, this is the sort of thing you'd expect from LG or Samsung, not SE! we have been left and when the Play is discontinued because of poor sales where will that leave us?
[Xperia Play General] Deoxlar:
You got 2.3.3 a month and a half after the release of the play... Isn't that improvements already... Other phones arnt even running gingerbread yet... Some new ones released are still on foyo. You bought the phone knowing its 5mp and no 720p recording... Why would you expect it to be released? This phone was an android device built for more enjoyable gaming.. Anything else is a bonus. If you people would stop looking at life full of negativity and focus on the positive aspects of it... It would be a much better world. Why can't you be like an apple fanboy, all forgiving, following everything Steve Jobs tells you... Buying all their products.... Even when their phone would drop to no signal from holding it... People looked past it and kept buying it...
[Xperia Play General] Logseman:
Acritical behaviors are most damaging to communities like XDA. To encourage them is not a good idea.
[Xperia Play General] AndroHero:
720p video recording works great on lgcamera pro ........
[Xperia Play General] ammarcool12:
0__o
[Xperia Play General] Deoxlar:
Other phones also support 1080p... Get that one if you are enjoy taking videos that much. Really, who uses the video camera... The only time is when you are having sex.. And it is better when your gf finds it hacked in the net that it's not 720p
[Xperia Play General] ncaissie:
You have youtube links?

LOL Jk
[Xperia Play General] DeadlyDazza:
Pics or it didn't happen
[Xperia Play General] ncaissie:
I agree. LOL
[Xperia Play General] Deoxlar:
You horny bastards..... Let me rephrase that.

Video camera is only good when you are having sex with your gf.

But even for that it's better if it's not 720p, because when it gets hacked and posted online, everyone will recognize your gf.

Let me be clear that it did not happen to me...
[Xperia Play General] ShaunD103:
Haha takes more than that to scare me. Wow I don't sign on for a while and bam! I'm still waiting on some responses on any questions I'm forwarding to my ADM. I'll post stuff at the start of my thread whenever I hear back.
[Xperia Play General] ShaunD103:
With regards to PSN support etc we are getting teased as much as everyone else at the moment. Apparantly Sony Ericsson have big things planned with regards to software updates which will unlock a number of features on the Play and the Arc. However we aren't being told what.

I keep reading a lot in threads about what 2.3.4 could possibly bring to the Xperia range. In my opinion it will be something that delivers some more Sony Ericsson updates rather than Android. So here's hoping for PSN integration!

I'll send the question "What will 2.3.4 bring to the Arc and Play?" In my batch of questions today. Who knows, maybe they will respond to something as blunt as that :P
[Xperia Play General] ncaissie:
As long as those big plans are not more crapy Facebook and Twitter!

We are Gamers and don't give a **** about Facebook and twitter. We bought the phone for games. Please tell them to wake up and get with the program.
[Xperia Play General] ammarcool12:
+1 someone got owned :P
[Xperia Play General] ShaunD103:
Think I need body armor posting in this thread! :P
[Xperia Play General] DeadlyDazza:
Troll or not Troll is debatable.

However, you ARE as much use as typing 'SONY ERICSSON XPERIA PLAY' into Google!
[Xperia Play General] TheBassman369:
It's only because no one really knows if you're real.

If you think this is bad, you should have seen what the Captivate forums did to a real Samsung rep...lol.

Sent from my R800a
[Xperia Play General] ShaunD103:
I look forward to it! However us Ambassadors aren't given as much info as the reps are, we are basically retail staff who are given a little more info than normal and can send our questions direct to the reps. So basically I'm like one of you lot who owns a Play (so I understand your frustrations with the device) Just I figured I can offer assistance wherever possible.
[Xperia Play General] ShaunD103:
Plus even if I am a troll I've sure created a hell of a thread for you lot to either tear the Play apart or defend it lol!
[Xperia Play General] TheBassman369:
Oh no, man, I'm not frustrated with it at all. I actually enjoy the Play. It could have some optimizations and some extra stuff, but I'm generally happy with what it is now.

I just love watching these threads.

Sent from my R800a
[Xperia Play General] ShaunD103:
I love mine also, however the things I love about it most tend to be the unofficial things I.e. game emulators which give access to a larger range of PS1 titles. Fingers crossed for more official stuff coming direct from the source in future! And fingers crossed that my questions get answered before you lot tear me apart ;)
[Xperia Play General] TheBassman369:
I wouldn't hold my breath. Lol

adb shove iPad2post.apk to /forum/thread
[Xperia Play General] ncaissie:
Is your play Rooted?
[Xperia Play General] Nhialor:
hahahaha, good man, straight to the point! What about the bootloader? Locked or unlocked?
[Xperia Play General] TheBassman369:
*pops popcorn*

Sent from my Nexus S
[Xperia Play General] Laird_Attwood:
point still stands, retail staff giving marketing material, can answer very few questions. most answers will be gained from rumor sites and developer sites like xda or other SE fan sites.
[Xperia Play General] semclurker:
From a technical perspective, VZW bootloader unlock will be available soon. Pragmatically, how many VZW devices can be officially unlocked, despite multiple OEMs announcements? Much like bloat-ware, there's certain things MNOs dictate.
[Xperia Play General] Logseman:
Prophetic words :D
[Xperia Play General] Blagus:
So, when is Play getting new update? One with xLoud and stereo rec?Arc and Neo already has it for days, and we still wait...