Earlier today Verizon Announced the Xperia Play, now they have also released a video of them going around and having customer demo it. The lucky people who got to demo it, really seemed to love it. One guy even asked if he could take the one he was testing. Overall the phone itself has some great features to it. All Of The Info About The Verizon Wireless Sony Xperia Play Can Be Seen Here. But, for now enjoy the video, most likely it will leave you craving to get it. Keep in mind Pre-Orders begin on May 19th, hit’s the stores on May 26th. It will cost you $199.99, with a 2-year contract. See The Press Release and Video Below.

Press Release

Video Advisory: Verizon Wireless And Sony Ericsson Take Mobile Gaming To The Next Level With The Sony Ericsson Xperia™ PLAYNew Video Shows How The World’s First PlayStation® Certified Smartphone Combines PlayStation®-Quality Gaming Experience with the Latest Android Smartphone Technology

05/17/2011

BASKING RIDGE, NJ —

WHO:
Verizon Wireless and Sony Ericsson

WHAT:
New video, “Sony Ericsson Xperia PLAY: Professional Gamer and Customer Demo,” featuring a professional gamer and Verizon Wireless customers demonstrating how the Sony Ericsson Xperia PLAY combines all the features of a fully-featured smartphone with the ultimate gaming experience, including demonstrations and discussions surrounding key features.

WHERE:
On the Verizon WirelessTV YouTube channel

WHEN:
Available Now

BACKGROUND:
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.

Powered by Android™ 2.3, Gingerbread, the Sony Ericsson Xperia™ PLAY will come pre-loaded with seven game titles, and customers can expand their video game library with more than 50 game titles available at launch for download via V CAST Apps. Customers easily become gamers with the slide out game pad revealing a directional keypad, dual analog touch joystick, two shoulder buttons and the four iconic PlayStation® symbol keys: circle, X, square and triangle.

The Sony Ericsson Xperia™ PLAY will be available for pre-order online at www.verizonwireless.com beginning May 19, and in stores on May 26 for $199.99 with a new two-year customer agreement.

For more information on Verizon Wireless products and services, visit a Verizon Wireless Communications Store, call 1-800-2 JOIN IN or go to www.verizonwireless.com. To learn more about the Sony Ericsson Xperia™ PLAY, visit www.sonyericsson.com.

About Verizon Wireless
Verizon Wireless operates the nation’s fastest, most advanced 4G network and largest, most reliable 3G network. The company serves 104 million total wireless connections, including more than 88 million retail customers. Headquartered in Basking Ridge, N.J., with 85,000 employees nationwide, Verizon Wireless is a joint venture of Verizon Communications (NYSE, NASDAQ: VZ) and Vodafone (LSE, NASDAQ: VOD). For more information, visitwww.verizonwireless.com. To preview and request broadcast-quality video footage and high-resolution stills of Verizon Wireless operations, log on to the Verizon Wireless Multimedia Library atwww.verizonwireless.com/multimedia.