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[Xperia Play Accessories] narflynn619:
About the front buttons, well yeah I couldn't agree more. But I think the extended hole of the 3.5mm jack is just fine to let the sound come out fully from the left speaker. This will only be a problem if the XPlay had a sound output like those in big ass players that you notice loss in sound in each channel, but then it doesn't, so it's not totally a big deal. Another point, who cares if the sound direction is sideways on the left speaker and downwards on the right speaker? It really really really really really really doesn't matter for as long as the sound comes out as I have pointed out earlier. Well, not unless you've got mutant eyes that you can see sound waves travelling through the air that it matters so much as if sound waves were for aesthetics.

You're not a case designer, so I advise you to stop complaining. We recognize the downsides of a product, but at least be thankful to have something to fill our needs. Trident cases are way better than having nothing, or having that crappy Otterbox ****. And oh, in my country the Otterbox is twice the price of Trident. So I'm really thankful.

PS, I do not work for Trident.
[Xperia Play Accessories] narflynn619:
Stop complimenting because I'm not a designer?

Seriously dude, WHAT'S THE CONNECTION? I don't see any. It's so out of the view.

Even if I'm a designer, I wouldn't compliment my work because it would be biased. I'd rather let consumers comment on my work, may it be compliment or criticize.

I compliment because I AM A SATISFIED CONSUMER.
[Xperia Play Accessories] CZroe:
Stop complaining because I'm not a designer?!

Seriously dude, WHAT'S THE CONNECTION? I don't see any. It's so out of the view.

Even if I'm a designer, I wouldn't comment on my work because it would be pointless. I'd rather let consumers criticize my work, may it be compliment or criticism.

I complain because I AM An UNSATISFIED CONSUMER.

OK. My point was that you don't have to be a case designer to have valid criticisms to complain about and that I have equal right to complain as you have to compliment. ;) Heck, even you said so when you said "I'd rather let consumers comment on my work, may it be compliment or criticize." It's clear that you didn't really realize what you said earlier, so let's just grin and keep sayin' what needs to be said :).
[Xperia Play Accessories] sfex3best:
Hi guys so I found this aluminium case which looks really cool.

Has anyone bought one of these to give me a quick tip on how good they really are?

http://www.g5-online.com/aluminium_cases/sony_ericsson/xperia_play_C1790.html
[Xperia Play Accessories] Michealtbh:
Saw thos before, they look cool but only seem to cover the back
[Xperia Play Accessories] narflynn619:
I'm pretty sure that you noticed that there were "CONS" in my post earlier, the one with the photos. Those are of course criticisms. But you just criticize so much you pull out the fun from having a very decent case, and Iwas kinda irritated from your first post after my photos.. It's like the end of the world for you. :rolleyes:

Well, okay...
[Xperia Play Accessories] sfex3best:
So what do you think should I get the aluminium case?
[Xperia Play Accessories] CZroe:
Yeah, which is why I thought that all I had to do was point out the weirdness in that statement. :) I was all set to give my impressions as soon as I got my case before you ever posted the pics and it just happened that mine was the next post. It wasn't to rain on your parade or anything.

They look interesting to me. I'd try one if they offered blue. :( My main concern is that any hard case that contacts plastic directly will mar the plastic as dust and lint gets ground in between. Yet another reason I'd like to see one that out-right replaces the battery door! :)
[Xperia Play Accessories] Zardos66:
I've got an Xperia Play coming in the mail Monday. How bad is the sound loss from the Aegis case? This has been a great thread for showing around cases.

I look forward to spending more time on the Xperia Forums.
[Xperia Play Accessories] CZroe:
Well, the phone is so much louder than any other phone I've ever used that it seems to overcome it quite well. If I was playing an old emulated SNES game or something with good stereo separation, I may be tempted to take it out of the case while I play, but it's more than fine for day-to-day stuff.
[Xperia Play Accessories] Zardos66:
Just ordered an aegis case green. Can't wait.

Sent from my White Xperia Play!
[Xperia Play Accessories] sufy1000:
Can anyone recommend me some good pouches for the Xperia Play ?

Thanks
[Xperia Play Accessories] CZroe:
I'm using "Sony Ericsson Xperia Play Pouch Case (Hard)" from Expansys-USA. Its a stiff leathery material with a soft suede-like inner surface but it is hard enough to protect the phone from a drop. The corners on the top side of the phone are exposed with a dip in the side of the case's materials to access your headphone jack but the front and back of the pouch extend far enough to protect it during a drop. The magnetic strap that protects the top of your phone and holds it in the pouch is connected to a pull tab that will slide the phone out of the pouch about an inch when pulled. It still requires two hands because there is no belt loop or button mount to hold the case. I'm sure you could easily attach one yourself because the surface is plenty stiff and flat enough. It's tightly fitted so don't expect to fit your phone in with anything more than an adhesive surface skin attached to it (no extended battery lids or fitted rubber skins).

That said, I rarely use it because my phone is completely unprotected when I am actually using my phone, so I have to chose to take my Otterbox Commuter, Trident Aegis, or this. My dummy Xperia PLAY has been sitting in it for the last two weeks. :)
[Xperia Play Accessories] Zardos66:
I am loving this Aegis case. Feels so good on the phone and in the hand. sound loss from the case isn't that bad.

Green looks great with the white phone.

Sent from my White Xperia Play!
[Xperia Play Accessories] Magnumutz:
I bought this: http://www.ebay.com/itm/ws/eBayISAP...7&ssPageName=ADME:L:OC:US:1123#ht_3180wt_1110

It's perfect, allows GOOD access to all the ports and buttons.

Makes your phone a little fat, but it's not a Motorola RAZR anyways :)
[Xperia Play Accessories] TLRtheory:
Verizon Xperia PLAY Hard Cover > All

It's not very heavy, doesn't add much bulk, the back naturally takes the battery cover with it so you aren't dual-disassembling to get to your battery, and it functions well without blocking off any buttons or making L/R keys harder to access (like SO many others do).

Additionally... it's just good-looking! I swear a lot of the cases were just too damn fugly to care how well they protected the phone; this offers protection, ease of use and doesn't make your phone look hideous :)

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[Xperia Play Accessories] sufy1000:
That is an awesome case ! is there one in White ?

Can you post a link to where you got it from?

Thanks
[Xperia Play Accessories] ShahinTehShiz:
Definitely, shame its not in the UK, if anyone could buy one and let me know a price I'll gladly pay to have it shipped here (as long as its not Suuuuuuper expensive xD)
[Xperia Play Accessories] TLRtheory:
Sadly, none in white (not that I know of, anyway) I just got it from Verizon's official website. I can't quite link to it because their site is set up strangely to where you get individualized results based on your ZIP code.
[Xperia Play Accessories] Roshi69:
I can confirm this one. i love it. very strong protection and hugs the phone very well
[Xperia Play Accessories] narflynn619:
uh guys, i noticed just now, or maybe a few days ago, regarding the Trident Aegis for Xperia PLAY, mine seems to not fit just right on the right side of the phone, i mean on the left and right shoulder buttons.. the case's clip doesn't just hold on too good, is anyone having this problem too?
[Xperia Play Accessories] Magnumutz:
You might have the same problem like i did, the case is a bit wider(1 mm maybe) than the phone and doesn't hold on the sides like it should.

That's the reason i got a refund on mine.
[Xperia Play Accessories] CZroe:
It would look funny on an AT&T phone because there is no "Xperia" logo for the cut-out to reveal, but it looks nice. It looks like the top frame dips down for easy access to the Android keys but it occurs to me that it may only look like that because there is additional coverage on the corners there. So, is it any harder to press the front keys without accidentally touching the touch screen?
[Xperia Play Accessories] maddog00:
I've had this case for close to 5 months now and don't have any issues with the case so far. Have you been taking the case on and off? Or dropped it?
[Xperia Play Accessories] narflynn619:
No & no.. it came like that out of thr box, never really got worried, thot it was normal den i became concerned when i pried it, it easily came off
[Xperia Play Accessories] LususNaturae:
Look at this one!

http://www.play.com/Mobiles/Mobile/4-/23722863/G5-Online-Protective-Aluminium-Hard-Back-Case-With-LCD-Screen-Protector-Guard-For-Sony-Ericsson-Xperia-PLAY-Black/Product.html?searchstring=xperia+play&searchtype=MBLS&searchsource=2&searchfilters=s%7Bxperia+play%7D+c%7B397%7D+c%7B528%7D+c%7B531%7D+c%7B534%7D+&ob=3&urlrefer=search

Holy ****e! :eek:

Edit:

Gotta be a mistake, elsewhere they're WAAAAAY cheaper
[Xperia Play Accessories] Michealtbh:
That's a ridiculous price. £14.99 on eBay, I've seen them as low as £5. Only covers the back of the phone though
[Xperia Play Accessories] CZroe:
I want to check oune out so I'm planning on ordering a few of the Verizon cases but it looks like they'll allow a maximum quantity of 3. If you want one but can't order yourself, LMK.

You can find ridiculous prices for it on eBay too.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Sony-Ericss...AU_MobilePhoneAccessories&hash=item2a15812d55

:eek:
[Xperia Play Accessories] ShahinTehShiz:
Sent a PM! :)
[Xperia Play Accessories] CZroe:
I went to a Verizon store and they only had two left (yes: for the cheap price). I was surprised to notice a clear red trim around the black back and thought that I might have missed that in the YouTube video and TLR's forum pics. I bought both and found that they have a clear red frame too, which I was pretty sure was black in TLR's video (now confirmed). Not sure what I'll get if I order online because there is no color selection. :/

Anyway, it's weird enough to have a blank blue area on the back (no Xperia logo ANYWHERE on the AT&T exclusive color), but it's even weirder to have something other than white, black, or red under a clear red frame. I asked my friend to let me borrow the white dummy phone I gave to him so that I can get proper pics.

FWIW, it is a tighter fit than other popular cases. I had to remove the two pieces of Invisible Phone Guard skin at the top and bottom to fit it even though Otterbox and Trident Aegis fit fine with them on there.

I'm kinda bummed that it still blocks access to the front buttons but the extra corner coverage should prove useful when cutting, which I intend to do. ;) I'd hate to gut a Trident Aegis for the volume and power-button pieces, but I might do that even if I need to use spray adhesive because it makes them so much easier to press. Also, the front frame does not line up with any kind of shell from the lower half on the long sides which makes it easy to accidentally partially slide open when simply gripping your phone, which is something that already happens with annoying frequency without this protrusion (accidentally move it a little bit and the phone unlocks if you don't set a PIN/pattern).

So far, it is my favorite case. I left it sitting on a table and my friend just noticed it and told me how much better it was than my old cases. :)
[Xperia Play Accessories] sufy1000:
I've just bought this one. It's not a bad case. It's all round plastic. Fits perfectly

http://www.fommy.co.uk/view-full-page.php?skuno=91144
[Xperia Play Accessories] headlesslouis:
I also have this case, but I'm not sure if I like it, when I got it the rubber had come of the front half of the case and it felt very flimsy, after a week of use the top joint on the front had snapped in two, the rubber only holding it together, it's usable, but not ideal.
[Xperia Play Accessories] nenobr2:
Got this one, very cool.It's very comfortable to the hand when open and closed.

http://www.amazon.com/Plastic-Rubberized-Ericsson-Xperia-Play/dp/B004Z274UI
[Xperia Play Accessories] veristic:
I've used both the otterbox version and tridentcase version.

The otterbox seems to have a better look and feel/design but i've gone through two of them. Once, when I dropped it in my room the case protected my phone but the snap-on teeth for the case broke easily. Next I tried taking the case off to get to my battery and it was hell... I ended up taking the case off but not without the same thing happening, one of the snap-on teeth broke off so neither of them would stay put on my phone afterward.

The trident case seems simpler and less aesthetically pleasing (although it has nice color choices) and slightly bulkier but it isn't a pain in the ass to remove at the expense of potentially ruining one of the snap-on teeth, and provides just as much protection. I can take off both portions of the case easy while I had hell trying to get the otterbox cases off. It protects the phone just as well as the otterbox, and it has open access to the shoulder triggers if that matters to you.

Go with the tridentcase > otterbox. My honest opinion after experience using both.
[Xperia Play Accessories] sfex3best:
Hey could anyone recommend me to a cheap case that words really well?
[Xperia Play Accessories] simcheat:
try IMAK xperia play case

-best cut-out case

-slim profile

-hinge is not easy to break unless you often take out the case
[Xperia Play Accessories] wredj10:
The trident aegis case is good,

bought on amazon
[Xperia Play Accessories] Jackill:
if you want something fancy then www.pdair.com has some nice looking ones. I personally have the book style leather case. looks chique :)
[Xperia Play Accessories] narflynn619:
Trident Aegis will always be my champion! :-D

The only problem it gives me is temperatures reaching 49 degrees when playing Gangstar Rio.. amd that's when my eyes already hurt and I need to sleep. :rolleyes:

---------- Post added at 08:43 PM ---------- Previous post was at 08:42 PM ----------

Trident Aegis will always be my champion! :-D

The only problem it gives me is temperatures reaching 49 degrees when playing Gangstar Rio.. amd that's when my eyes already hurt and I need to sleep. :rolleyes:
[Xperia Play Accessories] xRegrets:
Currently using a TPU Gel-like case for xperia play. Fits well and has a cover for both the headphone jack and micro-usb port. I cut off a little of the cover above the power button as it wasn't that comfortable to press with the cover .
[Xperia Play Accessories] Superdio:
Hello everyone.

I've tried to buy a trident aegis case for my xperia play from ebay (from a Premium Seller in the US, +36000 positive feedbacks), but unfortunately the package took quite a month to arrive (from US to Italy) and it was empty, because someone stole its content during the trip.

Due to this bad experience, can you suggest me a reliable online store who sells and send to Italy the trident aegis case for Xperia play?

Thanks in advance for your help.
[Xperia Play Accessories] narflynn619:
tridentcase.com itself..

why ebay in the first place? sigh
[Xperia Play Accessories] gfraizer:
Cheap alternative to Trident/Aegis case

This generic from ebay arrived in 2 weeks and I'm impressed; expected substandard quality and was happy to be wrong.All ports and buttons accessible, nice fit (haven't broken any clips off with moderate usage) excellent grip, easy clip-on/off and ventilated to keep cool...can't beat that price and I haven't even tried the other goodies it comes with.

http://www.ebay.ca/itm/310398977625?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2649

:cool:
[Xperia Play Accessories] RetroHero:
i dont use any case, because than the phone looks really weird...
[Xperia Play Accessories] narflynn619:
it looks weirder if it falls down without a case and blasts into a thousand pieces...
[Xperia Play Accessories] kitorz:
i think naked is the best case for my xperia play
[Xperia Play Accessories] Baltyre:
Noreve case > *
[Xperia Play Accessories] Cyborg Slayer:
I looked over my options endlessly and the best definitely seems to be the official Verizon one. Thin yet protective. Thanks to TLR for the recommendation.
[Xperia Play Accessories] CyberScopes:
I got the same one and its really GOOD. It also makes my phone look cool :laugh:
[Xperia Play Accessories] narflynn619:
That Noreve case looks sweet... but since dust collects on the margins of the digitizer (and they are hard to remove even with a can of compressed air), I'm still sticking to Trident Aegis since it covers that "canal" there with its front cover. Besides, my volume rocker has already fallen off and I reattached it with a very very very very very thin layer of super glue, and only Trident covers that.. sigh, I want cases like that Noreve there, but I just can't... :(
[Xperia Play Accessories] LordBattleBeard:
Ok, so after reading through the 10 pages of replies in this thread, I'm thinking of buying the Trident Aegis Case.

Its going to cost between 20-25 GBP to import from the USA, which isn't at all cheap for a case, seeing as though its mostly made up of a small amount of plastic and cloth. I guess the bulk of the cost is in R&D and the brand name.

I do have a few questions that hopefully somebody can assist me with:

Does the case make the phone less or more comfortable than without? I dislike the shiny/slipperiness of the stock fascia.

Is sliding the gamepad out impaired at all by this case?

I hear that the speakers are somewhat blocked off by this case, but to what extent? does it considerably reduce the sound level or quality?

Is pressing the R1/R2, volume and power buttons any more or less difficult with this case than without?

What about temperatures of the phones components. I expect any case to affect them to a certain degree, but what about with this case, playing games with it on and such, is it going to overheat and decrease the life of the device?

Is there anything else that I should be aware of? being unsatisfied with a case of this price, and after having to import it from overseas, isn't something I want to happen, obviously.

I always leave thanks for helpful replies.
[Xperia Play Accessories] narflynn619:
Okay, so I've been using my red-colored Trident Aegis case for the Xperia PLAY since February 3, 2012, to be exact, and here are my answers to your questions:

Q: Does the case make the phone less or more comfortable than without? I dislike the shiny/slipperiness of the stock fascia.

A: I kinda miss the way my Xperia PLAY looked and felt when handled back when I didn't have my Trident case yet. It just looks so sexy and you can't deny that. Remember that the case makes the phone really bulky, to the extent that I already consider the Xperia PLAY slim when in fact it is thick compared to other phones. As for me, since I have big hands, it feels really comfortable to hold, especially when playing a game, as there will be less strain on your pointy when using the L/R triggers because they just rest over the added bulk given by the case.

Q: Is sliding the gamepad out impaired at all by this case?

A: Definitely NOT! The sliding mechanism is the same without the case: SMOOTH. No grinding like Otterbox does. ;)

Q: I hear that the speakers are somewhat blocked off by this case, but to what extent? does it considerably reduce the sound level or quality?

A: As a musician, sound matters a lot for me. I came from using a long line of Walkman phones before coming to Android. You can barely hear the difference.

Q: Is pressing the R1/R2, volume and power buttons any more or less difficult with this case than without?

A: As for the triggers, nothing's changed because they're exposed. For the power button and the volume rocker, I think they're easier to press with the case on. (Heard about the issue on the Xperia PLAY's volume rocker falling off? Trident case holds it in place.)

Q: What about temperatures of the phones components. I expect any case to affect them to a certain degree, but what about with this case, playing games with it on and such, is it going to overheat and decrease the life of the device?

A: I don't know much about how heating affects life of the device QUANTITATIVELY, but as for temperatures, I max out at 35-38 degrees without the case, while 40-49 degrees with the case :( (though not always, I know heating reduces battery life). Heating is always a concern in every single brand of case. And oh, it heats like that maybe because here in the Philippines, it's awesomely hot you'd want to bunk in a bathtub for the rest of your life! :D

Q: Is there anything else that I should be aware of? being unsatisfied with a case of this price, and after having to import it from overseas, isn't something I want to happen, obviously.

A: Overseas? Aren't you from the US? My Trident case came from Chino, California. :confused:

Really, you won't ever regret having the case. I live in the Philippines and it came across Pacific from California, and no regrets whatsoever! AND PLANNING TO BUY AGAIN THE BLACK ONE! ;)

PS, it's pretty hard, I dropped my phone face down and everything's intact. ;)

EDIT: Sorry, you're from UK, I didn't notice your flag. My bad. ;)
[Xperia Play Accessories] CyberScopes:
lol :laugh:
[Xperia Play Accessories] abstractbeats:
1. Much more comfortable. Makes it grippy, not slippery, and more comfortable for gaming, like a real console. Without the case I get cramp.

2. No, it's fine.

3. I'll try a before and after later and update this post, but the speakers still sound clear and acceptable.

4. Power button becomes much easier to press, volume buttons also. It's great. R1/R2 still OK. If anything it's the triangle button that becomes more difficult to press because of the cover on the screen.

5. I sometimes remove the case from the back of the phone if overclocked, or gaming for longer than say 20 minutes at a time. If you pull at the case where the volume switch is it comes off easily. I often use Cool Tool monitoring app (there may be similar apps you already use) which is on screen at all times and tend to stop gaming if the temperature goes above 40 degrees...

6.

Since I had to pay a similar cost I think it's very worth it as physical protection for the phone, and an appropriate design. My last phone (a case-less iPhone) failed because all the external buttons fell off, and I'd probably dropped it once too many times. I also had to pay to replace a shattered screen. I'm not sure it would survive the 1 metre drop on to concrete that did for my iPhone, but I'm glad its there...

The cased Xperia Play's bulkiness is better for holding while lazily reading the web while lying in bed for example than doing the same with a slimmer phone with a larger screen. The Play + Trident case is annoyingly big when I go running tho, and since I have the white Play, the case makes it lose those looks (although the appearance of the case itself is good - high quality and practical)...

EDIT: Oops, how come I didn't see that narflynn619 had already responded to your questions?! May as well leave this post up anyway :p