# Game Console Phones The PlayStation Phone Will Be Powered by Android By Josh Milenthal | Published 2010-08-15 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/playstation-phone References: [mashable](http://mashable.com/2010/08/11/playstation-android-phone-sony/) & [engadget](http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/11/exclusive-sony-ericsson-to-introduce-android-3-0-gaming-platfor/) Sony [Ericsson](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/Early-Access-Program) is reportedly "actively and heavily developing" a new platform that will be a [PlayStation](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sony-playstation-handheld) phone most similar to the PSP portable PlayStation. This is the latest attempt at making the PSP a device that can rival the [Nintendo DS](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rgb30), but this design adds something the DS doesn't offer -- telephonic capabilities. The PlayStation phone will run on Google's Android platform, specifically the 3.0 model, called Gingerbread. If a PlayStation phone does make it to market in October 2010 as rumored, it will bring about an entirely new mobile gaming platform with an incredible social twist. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.1/10 - Popularity: 23% | Activity: 3% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Mobile](https://www.trendhunter.com/mobile) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Mobile Gaming Platforms:** The trend of merging gaming and mobile phones opens opportunities for innovative gaming experiences on the go. - **Telephonic Gaming:** The integration of telephonic capabilities into gaming devices creates a disruptive innovation that combines communication and entertainment. - **Social Mobile Gaming:** The incorporation of social features in mobile gaming platforms introduces opportunities for interactive and connected gaming experiences. ### Who This Affects Most - **Mobile Gaming Industry:** The mobile gaming industry has the potential to expand and evolve with the introduction of new gaming platforms. - **Telecommunications Industry:** The telecommunications industry can explore partnerships and collaborations with gaming companies to integrate telephonic capabilities into gaming devices. - **Social Networking Industry:** The social networking industry can tap into the growing market for social mobile gaming by offering platforms and features that enhance the social aspects of gaming experiences. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Mobile Console Game Emulators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aps3e.md) - [Game-Streaming Mobile Consoles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sony-playstation-handheld.md) - [Sliding Gamer Smartphone Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sony-playstation-xperia-smartphone.md) - [Android-Powered Gaming Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/logitech-g-gaming-handheld.md) - [Powerful Portable Gaming Consoles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/playstation-5-handheld-gaming-console.md) - [Horizontal Handheld Gaming Consoles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ayaneo-pocket-micro.md) - [Next-Gen Handheld Gamer Consoles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/playstation-portable.md) - [4G-Equipped Handheld Consoles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ktpocket.md) - [Mobile Gaming Controllers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/backbone-one.md)