Getting a new phone soon any recommendations

quinnd6

I'm getting a new phone soon as I think its time for an upgrade.
I'd be willing to spend about 300 euros prepay or sim free only as I'm not a billpay kind of person.
Anyway I'd like a good smartphone that allows me to use emulators so I can play loads of classic games on the go like psx and n64 and the less powerful ones too, use the internet and apps without any problems too, play max payne and gta 3.
I had thought of the xperia play but found out nowhere stocks it and it's just too heavy.
So I was looking at the htc desire S then I saw htc are coming out with HTC one V which has pretty much the same specs.
The problem with the HTC One V though is the battery can't be replaced so when the lifetime of the battery runs out you're stuck with a brick.
Am I right in thinking this?
Anyway would like some recommendations.
Is the Desire S a good phone?
Are there any better ones out there you'd recommend?

quinnd6

Well it was a waste of time posting that up here.
This forum is completely dead.

Jarren

Not a waste of time .

http://www.amazon.de/gp/search/ref=sr_nr_scat_3468301_ln?rh=n%3A3468301%2Ck%3Asony+xperia+play&keywords=sony+xperia+play&ie=UTF8&qid=1335386393&scn=3468301&h=0b565c207313f2d6efc1a1301bc327b08f47d59f

Delivery via UPS , 2 days tops

My nephew was using the Sony Experia play primarily for gaming ,was very happy with it
untill the yoke was stolen.

I had the HTC Desire S myself but never managed to play a single game so I won't be able to advice you about it from gaming perspective.

My Nephew got this last week

http://www.amazon.de/Ericsson-Smartphone-Touchscreen-Megapixel-Email-Funktion/dp/B005JS7MMC/ref=sr_1_1?s=ce-de&ie=UTF8&qid=1335386799&sr=1-1

He claims that it is perfect for his needs, using mostly this device for gaming.

http://geekaphone.com/compare/Sony-Ericsson-Xperia-neo-V-vs-Sony-Ericsson-Xperia-PLAY

Not dead yet;)

AlmightyCushion

For gaming/emulators the xperia play is the way to go and this is from someone who thought it was a stupid idea when it was announced. I have one myself (got it when they were going cheap) and while I don't use it for playing games any more, it was great when I was. On screen controls are crap and in no way comparable to proper buttons. Check adverts out and you might be able to get one in good condition.

quinnd6

Ok thanks guys.
Only thing putting me off the xperia play at the moment is the weight.
I think its heavier than the most phones out there.
Does it not feel like a bit of a heavy load when carrying it around in your pocket?

AlmightyCushion

quinnd6 wrote: »

Ok thanks guys.
Only thing putting me off the xperia play at the moment is the weight.
I think its heavier than the most phones out there.
Does it not feel like a bit of a heavy load when carrying it around in your pocket?

I went from the Orange SanFrancisco which is a pretty light phone. At first you'll notice the difference but after a day or so it feels normal.