Major software problems have apparently hit the latest gaming phone, a PSP substitute from Sony Ericsson, Aino. A large number of UK customers have reported problems regarding touchscreen interface of the model. SE has admitted “issues” regarding the phone. This comes just few days after its another much hyped high-end handset Satio was pulled off from the markets after high returns at Carphone Warehouse and Phones 4u saw both retailers halt Satio sales.
“Aino has sold in limited numbers in the UK, so this issue affects only a very small number of customers,” says a Sony Ericsson representative.
Aino and Satio are Sony Ericsson’s key products for the final quarter,” said analyst Geoff Blaber from British consultancy CCS Insight.
There’s no denying that the PSP Go, Sony’s newest portable gaming console, looks a lot like a touchscreen smartphone (think Blackberry Storm) when it is closed.
It makes us wonder what it would take from the Japanese consumer electronics giant to offer one version that comes with the features you’d expect to find on an iPhone and more.
Motion sensors are so three months ago. Sony has filed a patent for an emotion sensor to be used to detect a gamers feelings during a game such as joy, anger or sadness.
Using clever tech the application uses metadata to detect players laughter and other forms of emotional expression during a game via microphone and camera.
According to the patent it will be used to detect a players “laugh”, “frown”, “yawn”, “applaud” or boo’s and other such outward emotions projected by gamers bodies.
Reports are suggesting that Sony will start work on an iPhone conquering “cellphone/game gear hybrid” as early as next month.
Reports and rumours of a Sony gaming phone are nothing new. Last month Sony Ericsson president Hideki Komiyama admitted that a PlayStation mobile “could happen.”
Now Japan’s Nikkei business daily is reporting that work on “a new product that combines functions of its portable game player and Sony Ericsson’s mobile phones” will start next month.
If such device does go ahead it’s likely to feature its own app store, like Apple’s after Sony earlier paved the way for non-gaming PSP applications.
Its been nearly five years since Sony released the PSP, this years E3 saw the debut of the Sony PSP Go and it looks like Sony are trying to do away with trips down to your local video game shop.
Hey Guys? Remember the officials said that we may expect that a new playstation phone will be released probably late december?? Christmas time, in particular?.. Looking at the fact that so far only recently released Sony Ericsson Aino is the playstation replacement with its mighty gaming functions, it seems that this phone will see light in late december.. that tallies with the fact that it wont be out before October!
BUT.. yea here’s a BIG BUT! Our Partner in Crime, se-blogger, claims that it shall be launched on 28th September, 2009!!
Amazing, aint it? .. Alongwith it, its been claimed Satio and Yari too will see your eager faces at the markets
Latest pics of Sony Ericsson Aino, the playstation phone that brings to you a new gaming experience with no compromises on its ‘other’ features like photography or music resonances! Enjoy the ultimate combination.. second in line of ENTERTAINMENT UNLIMITED!
Yari
Twist, tilt, turn, smash – gesture gaming is here
* Gesture and motion gaming for action on and off the screen
* A/B buttons – gaming shortcut keys
* Gaming carousel gives direct access to your games from the desktop
* State-of-the art music player and stereo speakers for easy listening
* Music call – one button press to share your favourite tracks while you talk
* 5.0 mega pixel camera – easily upload images to your web album
* Send your location by SMS
To enhance your gaming experience Yari comes complete with the EC500 phone stand. The phone stand is small and portable and comes with an integrated keyring which makes it easy to carry thereby ensuring that you never miss an opportunity to play to your heart’s content. To pump up the volume while on the move use the Outdoor Wireless Speaker MS500 – small enough to fit in the palm of your hand, and so light it can be taken anywhere and everywhere.
Major software problems have apparently hit the latest gaming phone, a PSP substitute from Sony Ericsson, Aino. A large number of UK customers have reported problems regarding touchscreen interface of the model. SE has admitted “issues” regarding the phone. This comes just few days after its another much hyped high-end handset Satio was pulled off from the markets after high returns at Carphone Warehouse and Phones 4u saw both retailers halt Satio sales.
Hey Guys? Remember the officials said that we may expect that a new playstation phone will be released probably late december?? Christmas time, in particular?.. Looking at the fact that so far only recently released Sony Ericsson Aino is the playstation replacement with its mighty gaming functions, it seems that this phone will see light in late december.. that tallies with the fact that it wont be out before October!
pics of Sony Ericsson Aino, the playstation phone that brings to you a new gaming experience with no compromises on its ‘other’ features like photography or music resonances! Enjoy the ultimate combination.. second in line of ENTERTAINMENT UNLIMITED!
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