Finally, after getting lots of exposure from Chinese websites, the Xperia Play is being reviewed by a U.S. gadget site. The guys over at Engadget have gotten hold of a test unit and gave the unit a spin.

Here’s what we know so far about the Xperia Play

  • 4 inch multi-touch 854×480 screen
  • Mobile Bravia Engine
  • Qualcomm Single Core Processor
  • Adreno 205 GPU
  • 512 MB RAM

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Additional photos of one of the worst kept secrets of Sony Ericsson, the Xperia Play, were seen over a couple of Chinese websites. We can now confirm some of its specifications which are:

  • Qualcomm Snapdragon QSD8255
  • Qualcomm Adreno 205 GPU
  • Capable of 60 frames per second
  • 4 “ display , 854×480 resolution
  • 5 MP camera, autofocus, LED Flash
  • 512 MB RAM/ROM
  • microSD slot
  • SIM slot
  • Second mic for active noise cancellation
  • 1500 mAh battery

A game launcher is also included called “Playstation Pocket”.


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