Gaming on the go

Three days after Sony Ericsson's Xperia Play debuted at Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, Spain, CNET takes a closer look at the long-awaited "PlayStation phone."

Gaming controls on the Xperia Play are mostly comfortable and intuitive. It's not the prettiest device, though, and the circular touchpads can't quite compare with the joystick you'd find on a standard PlayStation controller. The touchpads are responsive but a bit slippery, and the sensitivity appears to vary. On the upside, the the phone doesn't feel top heavy when held in the gaming position.