Sony Ericsson F305 - a game phone that thinks its a Wii
Sony Ericsson have announced the new Sony Ericsson F305, a mobile phone with what the company calls "Motion Gaming." This feature is basically an accelerometer inside the phone, which lets you control the characters in your game by moving the phone around. For example, you can play bowling by making the appropriate bowling movements with the phone in your hand. Remind you of anything?!
Yes, despite rumours of a Sony Ericsson PSP phone, the company seems instead to have created its own Wii phone! The difference, though, is that with a Wii you get direct feedback from your actions by seeing your character respond to your movements on the screen in real time. With the Sony Ericsson F305, you can't see your character move, as of course the screen is attached to the phone. So you have to make the movement in isolation, and then look at the screen afterwards to see if your character did what it was meant to. Should make for an interesting set of games!
More details of the Sony Ericsson F305 game phone after the jump.
Sony Ericsson F305
From the press release:
Today's announcement sees Sony Ericsson putting gaming at the heart of its latest phone release. Targeted firmly at a youth audience, the F305 with Motion Gaming lets users control games with the flick of a wrist or the swing of an arm, and then see the results straightaway on the screen. Using advanced motion sensor technology, the phone can, for example, follow your actions to imitate bowling or casting a fishing line.
With the F305 your favourite game is only one-click away. Enjoy the full gaming experience with stereo speakers, which also come in handy for sharing the latest track on the media player. Add a 2.0" screen into this pocket-sized slider phone and the F305 takes playing games on your mobile to a whole new level.
"Gaming is no longer something you do on your own. It's about having fun with your friends and interacting with the game" says Sven Totté, Head of Product Marketing at Sony Ericsson. "We have used motion sensor technology before in our phones and integrating it into gameplay is a natural progression."
To complement the F305 there is also now a handy new accessory available for the serious gamer. Although the F305 gives you up to 8 hours of gameplay, there is always now a back-up with the Power Pack CPP-100. Attach it to your keyring and when you need it, simply plug it into the phone to receive an instant battery power boost.
The F305 is about more than just gaming. Slide it open and find it packed with the latest Sony Ericsson features. Never miss a fun or unexpected moment with the phones 2.0 megapixel camera. Share your photos or music with friends via Bluetooth™ or Memory Stick Micro™ (M2™). It will also be possible to change the look of your phone with Style-up™ covers - two covers to choose from in box.
The new F305 with Motion Gaming - Fun and entertainment on the move
- Motion Gaming with three preloaded motion games, "Bowling", "Bass fishing" and "Jockey" - encounter gaming in a completely new way
- Additional motion games developed by Gameloft™ plus 50 more 2D and 3D games available for download at PlayNow.
- Loud stereo speakers- enhance your gaming experience or share the latest music with friends
- Horizontal game play and dedicated gaming keys - play games the way you want
- 2.0 megapixel camera and Bluetooth™ - a complete media experience
- Expandable memory - Memory Stick Micro™ (M2™) slot.
The Sony Ericsson F305 release date is set for Q3 2008, and will be available will be available in Polar White and Mystic Black. It will be a Quad-Band EDGE phone supporting 850, 900, 1800 and 1900 frequency bands.
Power Pack CPP-100 will be available in selected markets from Q4 2008
Sony Ericsson F305 with Motion Gaming Specification
Gaming and Entertainment
- Motion gaming
- Horizontal gaming mode
- Cross key + Dedicated gaming buttons
- Gaming shortcut key
- 3D games
- Stereo speakers
- Java MIDP 2.0
- PlayNow™
- Media player
- MP3/AAC/AAC+/ eAAC+
- TrackID™
- Stereo FM radio
- Bluetooth™ stereo (A2DP)
Camera
- 2.0 megapixel camera
- 2.0" 176 x 220 TFT display
Internet
- WAP 2.0 xHTML
Communication & Messaging
- Picture messaging (MMS)
- Predictive text input
- Sound recorder
- Text messaging (SMS)
Design
- Style-up™ covers, two provided in box
Connectivity
- Bluetooth™ technology
- USB mass storage
Organizer
- Alarm
- Calculator
- Calendar
- Phone book
- Stopwatch
- Tasks
- Timer
Accessories
In-Box:
- Colour matched Stereo Headset HPM-60
- Wrist strap
- Charger
- Battery
- User guide
- Spare back cover
Optional:
- Power Pack CPP-100 - Instant boost to your battery
- Design Collection IDC-21 - Protect your phone in style
- Stereo Bluetooth™ Headset HBH-DS220 - Enjoy wireless music without missing a call.
- M2 USB Adapter CCR-70 - Transfer, store and share the content of your Memory Stick Micro™ (M2™)
Facts and Figures
- Size: 96 x 47 x 14.6 mm
- Weight: 97.5 grams
Colours:
- Polar White
- Mystic Black
Screen:
- Resolution: 176 x 220 TFT display (262,144 colours)
- Size: 2.0 inches
Miscellaneous
- Phone memory: Up to 10MB
- Memory Stick Micro™ (M2™) support
- Talk time GSM: Up to 8 hrs
- Standby time GSM: Up to 400 hrs
- Networks: EDGE 850/900/1800/1900
Available in selected markets from Q3 2008.
