[Xperia Play General] Justinchi:
Hey everyone, I know a lot of us are disappointed about the ICS update cancelled for the PLAY, but I'm encouraging us all to show our concern and support for Sony. The worst thing we can do is lash out against them. That will only discourage them.

I have emailed Sony, and I am encouraging you all to do the same. Perhaps, we can show them that there is still hope, and spark innovation for a true Playstation/Phone union in the future. We should look forward to a true Playstation Phone, and not a low-spec hybrid. Below is a copy of my email. I know it's not perfect, but hope your letters may be even more helpful:

"I just read the news on the Xperia Play ICS Update being cancelled. I must first say that I am thankful to Sony for such good communication concerning this issue. Communication is one of the highlights of Sony and it has reflected in your devices' UI interfaces and features.

I have been using the R800i for almost two years now and it is quite an enjoyable device. One of the things that made me skeptical about buying it was the low RAM, Processor, and internal memory. When I first got it, these problems weren't big, but as a used it as a devoted gaming device I found it to be more and more disappointing. I honestly must say that I think it was very irresponsible for you all to make this device so weak when it was obviously made for hardcore gaming. Even as purely a phone, it is weak. Other phones released in its time were considerably more powerful and this device's expanded capability should have merited more processing power. My experience with this devices was only made better when I unlocked the bootloader, voiding the warranty, rooted the phone, and began to add customizations. This has made my current experience not only bearable but enjoyable.

I know that as a company, the Xperia Play has not been the most profitable, but that is very much the fault of Sony. It’s a weak device. If it had more processing power, internal memory, and RAM, I tell you the truth that it would not be comparable to any other mobile device! It truly has the potential to combine the best of both worlds. What has hindered it’s marketability is the non-integration of true Playstation Network functionality, weak specs, and second-rate games. It may be a “Playstation Certified” device, but people want a true Playstation Phone. The Xperia Play does not live up to those expectations. I used to want there to be an Xperia Play 2, but that is not going to solve the problem.

There needs to be a completely new device with full Playstation Network integration and full Android modernization. It must be powerful like the Vita but still have the full functionality of the Android experience. Or perhaps, Sony could take from the Android OS and develop a completely new Xperia OS. If developers on XDA can come up with their own custom ROMs that take advantage of the the PLAY, I am sure that Sony could do the same, and even more, and have even greater results.

In closing, please do not be discouraged at combining the mobile phone world with the Playstation gaming world. The new Sony Mobile has the resources to do this and many of us your customers are truly willing to support you in any capacity that we can. I really hope the company continues in innovation and success.

In sincerity and concern,

Justin "