Verizon Wireless today announced that the Sony Ericsson Xperia PLAY will be available as of May 26th. Ahead of the launch, Verizon will be taking pre-orders starting on May 19th.
Take conference calls, send emails and win football’s biggest game, all on one device. The Sony Ericsson Xperia™ PLAY, for Verizon Wireless, redefines mobile gaming by combining all the features customers expect from a fully-featured smartphone with the ultimate gaming experience.
It will come with seven games preloaded: Madden NFL 11, Bruce Lee Dragon Warrior, Asphalt 6: Adrenaline, The Sims 3, Star Battalion, Crash Bandicoot, and Tetris.
Sony Ericsson Xperia Play specifications:
- Processor: 1GHz Scorpion ARMv7 processor (with Adreno 205 GPU)
- Operating system: Google Android 2.3
- Connectivity: CDMA/EVDO
- Other connectivity: A-GPS, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, DLNA
- Display: 4-inch FWVGA (854 by 480) touchscreen display
- Input: Slide-out game pad
- Storage: 400MB onboard / microSDHC cards up to 32GB (8GB card included)
- Camera: 5.1MP with auto-focus
- Connectors: 3.5mm headphone jack, micro-USB port
- Dimensions / weight: 119 by 62 by 16 millimeters / 175 grams
- Other: Mobile hotspot support for up to five Wi-Fi-enabled devices
Verizon will sell the Sony Ericsson Xperia PLAY for US$199.99 with a two-year contract.