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Xperia™ Play by Sony Ericsson

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Key Features

  • World's First PlayStation® Certified Smartphone

    The task-shattering Android smartphone you need joins forces with the dedicated slide-out gaming keys you want for a phone that's as fun as it is smart.

  • Android

    A rich operating system with innovative mobile applications.

  • Pre-Loaded Console-Quality Games

    Save your quarters. The Xperia PLAY's pre-loaded games-Bruce Lee Dragon Warrior, The Sims 3, Star Battalion, Asphalt 6: Adrenaline , Madden NFL 11, and Crash Bandicoot, plus many more available in V CAST Apps - give the arcade a run for its money.

  • 4 inch, 16-Million Color Screen

    Game action jumps off the brilliant four-inch screen. Colors pop with every punch, and blade-sharp graphics make every win a beautiful thing.

  • 5MP Camera and VGA Front Facing Camera

    Point, aim, shoot. The front-facing camera and 5 MP rear-facing camera instantly transform your smartphone into an in-your-pocket photo-capturing device.

Pricing For

Full Retail Price
$449.99
with month to month service
Data pack required
Early Termination Fee $350 (2yr contracts)

Kicked–Up Control
Get a console quality experience– quality game play with dedicated gaming controls. Xperia™ PLAY is the world’s first PlayStation® certified smartphone, and comes equipped with dedicated slide–out gaming controls and all the buttons your thumbs will never forget.

Ninja Speed & Reflexes
The Xperia™ PLAY’s Android™ OS doesn’t just throw multitasking into overdrive. It ups the ante with smooth animation and responsiveness for an awesomely immersive gaming experience.

Colossal Victory
The 16–million color 4 inch screen is as brilliant as it sounds. Vivid characters roam lush landscapes, and everything you do on your smartphone looks sharp and vibrant.

Stacked Apps & Games
Start chalking up wins the second you slide out the gaming pad with Xperia™ PLAY’s pre–loaded games, including Bruce Lee Dragon Warrior, Star Battalion, and Madden NFL 11. A boatload more games–and all the apps you can tackle–are available in the VCAST Apps Store.

Xperia and the Xperia logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Sony Ericsson Mobile Communications AB.

Camera

  • Primary 5.0 megapixel
  • Auto–focus
  • Led flash
  • Secondary VGA front–facing camera

BLUETOOTH

  • BLUETOOTH v2.01+ EDR
  • Bluetooth® Profiles Supported: Headset, Handsfree, A2DP, OPP, PBAP, SPP

Music

  • Create and Manage Playlist
  • Sync music from PC to phone
  • Headset: 3.5mm Audio Jack (3.5mm adapter cable incl. for use with non–Sony Ericcson headsets)
  • Audio Formats Supported: MP3, HE–AACv2, AMR–NB/WB, PCM/WAVE
  • Embedded ringtones, vibrate alert and silent

Web

  • Browser: Android Webkit
  • Wi–Fi Capable 802.11 b/g/n
  • Pre–loaded services include: Skype, Backup Assistant, My Verizon, Apps Store, Amazon Kindle eReader, Visual Voice Mail, VZ Navigator
  • Google Maps 5.0 with Navigation, Latitude, Google Talk; Gmail; YouTube™, Google Calendar, Google Search
  • 1000’s of apps & 100’s of widgets available on Android Market
  • Fast access to YouTube™ (pre–loaded)

Communication

  • 3G Mobile Hotspot Capable
  • Text, Picture & Video Messaging with threaded messaging feature
  • Text to Speech Feature
  • Premium gaming content: PlayStation, Android, and native games
  • Multi–player gaming ready
  • Tools: Calculator, Clock, Calendar, Voice Dialer, & Voice Search
  • Languages: US English / Espanol
  • Phonebook capacity dependant upon available memory
  • TTY Compatible
  • Hearing Aid Compatibility = M4/T4

Specifications

Dimensions
  • 4.68” x 2.44” x .63”
  • Weight: 6.17 oz
Operating System
  • Android 2.3 (Gingerbread)
Display
  • 4.0” Capacitive multi–touch screen
  • 480x854 FWVGA display
  • Supports up to 16M color
Keyboard/Controller
  • Virtual QWERTY Keyboard
  • Gaming controller: advanced PlayStation–like controller
Battery/Network
  • 1500 mAh battery
  • Talk time: Up to 460 minutes or
  • Standby: Up to 405 hours
  • SAR: Head: 0.76 W/kg; Body: 1.21 W/kg
  • CDMA 2000 and EVDOrev0/EVDOrevA
Memory/Processor
  • 8GB pre–installed memory card (approx 2GB used for pre–loaded games)
  • Up to 32GB microSD support
  • Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon II 1GHz CPU with Adreno 205 GPU
  • Powerful gaming engine; best in class platform w/3D gaming

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Learn More
The XPeria Play by Sony Ericsson is another reason to shop at Verizon Wireless when you are looking for smartphones that offer great technology and great style. Operating on the Android OS and boasting a 16–million color 4 inch screen, this smartphone comes pre–loaded with games, including Bruce Lee Dragon Warrior, Star Battalion and Madden NFL 11.