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Verizon Wireless Xperia Play hands-on (photos)

At CTIA 2011, CNET takes a closer look at Verizon Wireless' Sony Ericsson Xperia play.

Kent German
Kent was a senior managing editor at CNET News. A veteran of CNET since 2003, he reviewed the first iPhone and worked in both the London and San Francisco offices. When not working, he's planning his next vacation, walking his dog or watching planes land at the airport (yes, really).
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Big Red's Xperia Play

The Verizon Xperia looks just like the handset we saw at Mobile World Congress, except for the carrier's branding below the gaming controls.

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Here it is in a closer view.

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When you slide up the front face, you'll automatically open the gaming menu. The following games will come on the device out of the box: Asphalt 6: Adrenaline, Star Battalion, Bruce Lee Dragon Warrior, Madden NFL '11, The Sims 3, and Tetris.

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Here you can see the Xperia branding on the rear side just below the camera lens.

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The Verizon Xperia will come bundled with the Android Amazon Kindle app, plus a few services, like the V Cast Apps Store and VZ Navigator.

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