Today Sony Ericsson launched their new phone called the Aino and with it the ability to use it together with your Playstation 3.
You simply register the phone on the remote play settings on your PS3 and voila! With the phone you can do quite a few things together with you PS3, here’s a list:
- Turn your PS3 on and off
- Browse and control the XMB
- Access the internet or any DRM free content saved on the drive
- Sign into PSN and even message your friends
- Shop in the Playstation Store
- Watch and record live TV using PlayTV
That’s some pretty groovy stuff if you ask me. I did however find it funny that Facebook was still chosen as the application of choice for the product shot of the phone. Maybe one day Facebook will release a console too and this will all be easier for everyone.
Source: EU Playstation Blog
Last Updated: October 14, 2009
Goose ZA
October 14, 2009 at 16:42
But why would you WANT to control your PS3 with your phone? I just don’t get it….
Geoff
October 14, 2009 at 17:09
Same reason I control my ps3 with my psp – So I can stream video to it and watch porn in any room in the house.
IloveBobbyKotick
November 16, 2009 at 14:11
You are my hero Geoff. I believe we could even be brothers from different mothers.
Abe
October 14, 2009 at 17:47
I like the fact that you can see who is online without turning the machine on!
Knight
November 16, 2009 at 14:06
How much does this phone cost in South Africa at the moment?
Geoff
November 16, 2009 at 14:13
RRP out of contract is R6999.00, according to the Marketing folk.
IloveBobbyKotick
November 16, 2009 at 14:18
For that amount of money, I hope it can give massages, make sandwiches and make me look more manly. The concept behind it is very cool, pity about the cost. :pirate: