Description
Sony Ericsson Xperia Play R800 Black, New, Claro locked (export)
Offered as Eric-r800-black-lkd, this is the Sony Ericsson Xperia Play R800 in black, new, Claro locked and sold for export. The slide-out game pad makes it a recognizable collector item, but the practical buyer is an exporter supplying Claro markets where 3G service is still live, since the phone has no LTE for US use.
The Sony Ericsson R800 is the Xperia Play, the 2011 Android slider with a slide-out game pad in place of a keyboard, a 4-inch display, Qualcomm Snapdragon processor, 5 MP camera, and PlayStation-certified game support. It shipped on Android 2.3 and was sold through carriers worldwide; the units here are locked to Claro and offered for export.
With 3G as its fastest data radio and no LTE, the Xperia Play no longer works on US carriers. Exporters serving Claro markets in Latin America, collector shops focused on gaming hardware, and prop buyers are the accounts that take the R800 from TG Wireless.
Key specifications
| Model | Sony Ericsson Xperia Play R800 (listed as Eric-r800) |
|---|---|
| Color | Black |
| Network status | Claro locked |
| Form factor | Slider smartphone with slide-out game controls |
| Operating system | Android 2.3 as shipped |
| Display | 4-inch touchscreen |
| Camera | 5 MP rear |
| Connectivity | 2G GSM and 3G HSPA, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, GPS; no LTE |
| Carrier lock | Claro locked, export listing |
| Year | 2011 |
Condition: New
Brand new units in the original box with the original in-box accessories as listed. Nothing has been activated or reconditioned. If your channel needs sealed retail packaging rather than open-box new, say so when you request a quote so the account manager can confirm how the lot is packed.
Network and compatibility
The R800 is a GSM and 3G HSPA phone without LTE or VoLTE, and this lot is locked to Claro. US carriers retired 3G in 2022 and T-Mobile retired 2G GSM on August 3, 2026, so it cannot be activated in the US regardless of lock. See the network status line in the table. Realistic buyers are exporters serving Claro markets where 3G service remains, collectors of PlayStation-branded hardware, and props; Wi-Fi gaming and media use works without a SIM.
Resale fit
- Export to Claro markets in Latin America where GSM or 3G service is still live.
- Collector shops and gaming-hardware resellers wanting the PlayStation-certified Xperia Play.
- Film and TV prop houses needing a 2011 Android slider.
Ordering from TG Wireless
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