You have to make the decision yourself.

But you should analyse what you gain vs. what you lost in switching to S3, and give a 0-10 points weighting/importance to each point according to your needs, with 0 being useless to you, and 10 being most useful. Think hard, some gains/losses are not obvious.

For example (and example thinking behind the weighting):


Gains:
- (+3) Better CPU/RAM/Storage (The PLAY does okay with the tasks I throw at it, but better hardware would still give better experience.)
- (+4) Friends will no longer say your phone is thick
- (+7) Better Camera capabilities (Oh! I have kids and a good Camera in a pinch is really useful for me.)
- (+1) New Android 4.0 Features that the PLAY does not already have
- (+2) Larger Screen
- (+4) It's currently in promotion which nets me $40 savings
- (+2) I'll end up with 2 android devices (which I think can be somewhat useful in some situations)


Lost:
- (-7) lose built-in gamepad, Xperia Play Optimised android games, and emulators. (I think not many future Android games will support Xperia PLAY, but I'm still enjoying current ones that does, and emulators a lot! Best alternative on S3 is clip-on gamepad but it's another piece to charge; another piece to bring with me and may not have so much game support.)
- (-6) Opportunity cost of 24 Months Contract (I'm on the fence about the S3... I probably won't bother changing handsets again for the duration if I commit. By keeping the Xperia PLAY, I can still wait until I'm certain about the S3, or another handset.)
- (-4) all those accessories for the PLAY cannot be used with S3 anymore
- (-2) Financial Costs of device + accessories you plan to buy $800 (pffft..., I'm rich.)
- (-2) Environmental impact (I feel bad about changing handset while it still serves all my purposes nicely... well, a little anyway...)



Results:
Gains = +23 points
Lost = -21 points
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Total = +2 points


In this example, a result of +2 points, out of the scale of +23 points, is not a very convincing win for S3. If you want to be rational in this decision, I would suggest pulling the trigger only if it's a little more convincing or if there's some gains you want to put a +10 into.

Hi everyone,
I read all of these answers. Thanks for your helpful comments. I selected a movement after reading your answers. Probably, i will switch to Samsung Galaxy S3. The only reason that Im thinking, S3 does not have a gamepad. Yeah, I think this is the only problem. Oh, and I have a one more problem too. My Play's battery is 3600mah and this is amazing for me. Battery life is really long. But I looked S3's battery. It was 2100mah. It is terrible for me. (Yeah, seriously !) Is there any extended battery for S3? (Must be 3600) I know S3 is a new phone. And I'm sure it will be a working for extended batteries. If 3600mah battery came, will s3 be more thick ?
And here is my Number one problem.
S3 doesn't hace gamepad. (Yeah, this Is ) I found a gamepad that named "iControlPad" please check it. Aaand, is there anyone know a gamepad that Compatible with S3, compatible with all of games like Play have. If I found this, it will be amazing. Oh god, s3 with gamepad!
(I'm on holiday, so my data connection is horrible. I can't look extended battery or Gamepad on internet. So don't be mad please ! )
Im thinking, if I will not found any gamepad I will keep my play for gaming only. But graphical problems will be more, comparing S3. Anyway, I shouldn't think this right now. Because I'm hopeful. I will find a gamepad. Yeaaaa. Thanks for answers.


Regards,
Me

Huh. I've tried S3 nearby my house and i must say, that the phone is really awesome, but. Do you like gaming more or you just install some apps and work and sometimes you play games like Angry Birds? S3 has quadcore processor and 4.0.4 ICS preinstalled. But, i must say that play has 1ghz 1core and games run so smooth with good graphics too! And as a phone, play is really awesome. Price is just too good too.

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I need gamepad for s3. Right ?

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Originally Posted by Android Is ReadyTo Play.

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There are other ways to get Hardware controls on portable devices.

I've used my Play for nearly 14 months now, and I hate it. Gaming is more of a gimmick to me.

If being able to slide out a little gampad is extremely important to you, you should have the Play.
If its not, then get the S3.

Originally Posted by Android Is ReadyTo Play.

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I saw one of " xperiagamerworld"s (poo-tang) video talking about a gamepad.

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What I head from Mugen the extended battery for the S3 is coming out soon.

Originally Posted by Leraeniesh

There are other ways to get Hardware controls on portable devices.

I've used my Play for nearly 14 months now, and I hate it. Gaming is more of a gimmick to me.

If being able to slide out a little gampad is extremely important to you, you should have the Play.
If its not, then get the S3.

Yes you're completely right! But I need yours help again. Because I want find a gamepad for S3. Is there any one can help me about this problem ? If I find Can I use gamepad like Play gamepad's compatibility ?

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Originally Posted by Leraeniesh

There are other ways to get Hardware controls on portable devices.

I've used my Play for nearly 14 months now, and I hate it. Gaming is more of a gimmick to me.

If being able to slide out a little gampad is extremely important to you, you should have the Play.
If its not, then get the S3.

Yeah that's so true in my opinion it's quite boring, there's only so much gaming you can do and thats not great either!

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