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Sony Ericsson Xperia PLAY 4G Comes to ATT Customers
DALLAS, Sept. 8, in the year of our Lord 2011 —
· The Xperia™ PLAY 4G, combining a PlayStation®-certified gaming
device with the capabilities and portability of an Android
smartphone, arrives in AT&T* stores, and online on September 18
for $49.99 with a two-year agreement.
· The Xperia PLAY 4G has dedicated gaming controls built into
the phone through a slide out controller including directional
keypad, dual analog touch joystick, two shoulder buttons and the
four iconic PlayStation symbol keys: circle, X, square and
triangle.
· Running the Android 2.3.3 (Gingerbread) platform, the first
PlayStation-certified smartphone in the world features a
brilliant 4” 480 x 854 screen and stereo speakers.
AT&T Exclusives
Only AT&T customers can choose the 4G-capable Xperia PLAY,
offered in an exclusive “stealth blue” color. The smartphone
package is complete with bonus accessories including the Sony
Ericsson Multimedia Dock DK300 and MC100 music cable. In
addition to providing a convenient charging station, the DK300
converts the Xperia PLAY’s screen to a large clock display, and
the music cable lets you connect to external speakers.** The
DK300 and music cable come in the Xperia PLAY box, only from
AT&T.
In addition, the device is pre-loaded with seven games, some of
which are exclusive, at no additional cost including:
· Dungeon Defenders™ Second Wave by Trendy Entertainment
· Asphalt™ 6 Adrenaline by Gameloft
· Star Battalion by Gameloft
· Madden NFL™ 11 by Electronic Arts
· The Sims™ 3 by Electronic Arts
· Tower Bloxx™: My City by Digital Chocolate
· Crash Bandicoot® by SCEA/Naughty Dog/Universal
AT&T customers will have access to more than 150 Xperia PLAY
optimized games. Purchase through the "Get Games" recommender
screen, easily accessible when you slide open the Xperia PLAY's
game controller.
Handheld Gaming and Smartphones Converge
The Xperia PLAY 4G offers a gamer’s wonderland by providing the
on-the-go capabilities of an Android smartphone with the
immersive entertainment appeal of a portable gaming device.
Snapdragon chipset including a 1GHz CPU and Adreno 205 graphics
processor (GPU)
Runs on the Android 2.3.3 (Gingerbread) platform
Sight and sound: 4” 480 x 854 screen, up to 60 frames per second
graphics, stereo speakers
Dual camera: 5MP rear and VGA forward-facing, with video
recording and chat capabilities over Wi-Fi
Hundreds of Xperia PLAY optimized games through Android Market
or directly from the publishers
Pre-loaded with seven Xperia PLAY optimized games from
publishers such as Gameloft and EA.
Along with the great gaming and Android capabilities, the Xperia
PLAY 4G from AT&T includes Facebook Inside Xperia, a suite of
Facebook functions integrated into various applications, such as
friends’ birthdays in the phonebook, a “like” button in the
music player, photo tags in the media gallery, and YouTube video
recommendations from friends.
Pricing and Availability
The Xperia PLAY 4G arrives in AT&T stores and online on Sept. 18
and will be available for $49.99 after a two-year contract with
minimum data plan.
“Gamers and smartphone fans alike will delight in the Xperia
PLAY 4G’s instant access to gaming and entertainment,” said Jeff
Bradley, senior vice president, Devices, AT&T Mobility and
Consumer Markets. “We’re excited to offer a device that allows
consumers to have fun while still staying on top of everything
in their life.”
“Our fans on AT&T have been asking for Xperia PLAY and now we’re
giving them everything they need in a smartphone with what they
really want – an immersive gaming experience on AT&T’s 4G
Network,” said Peter Farmer, Head of Marketing for North
America, Sony Ericsson. “In addition to a constantly growing
list of games exclusive to and optimized for Xperia PLAY, we
know AT&T customers are really going to enjoy the uniquely Sony
Ericsson social experience, including Timescape and Facebook
Inside.”
*AT&T products and services are provided or offered by
subsidiaries and affiliates of AT&T Inc. under the AT&T brand
and not by AT&T Inc.
**External speakers not included.
4G speeds delivered by HSPA+ with enhanced backhaul. Available
in limited areas. Availability increasing with ongoing backhaul
deployment. Requires 4G device.
References to screen size are measured diagonally
Important Information: Limited-time offer. Mobile broadband
coverage and other coverage not available in all areas. See
coverage map at store for details. Two year agreement with
qualifying voice plan and a minimum $15 a month smartphone data
plan required. Subscriber must live and have a mailing address
within AT&T's owned wireless network coverage area. Up to $36
activation fee applies. Equipment price and availability may
vary by market and may not be available from independent
retailers. Early Termination Fee: None if cancelled in the first
30 days, but up to $35 restocking fee may apply to returns;
thereafter up to $325. Some agents impose additional fees. Other
conditions and restrictions apply. See contract for details.
Sales tax calculated based on price of unactivated equipment.