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New Sony Ericsson phone is PlayStation 3 compatible

Offers access and control of PS3 media and Play TV

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Sony Ericsson has revealed its Aino touch-screen mobile phone is compatible with the PlayStation 3, acting as a remote control for the console and allowing uses to view PS3 media on the handheld.

The Remote Play function allows users to access PlayStation 3 media via a local network or the internet, and also works with Play TV in the UK, Italy, France, Spain and Germany.

"Media Home and Remote Play with PlayStation 3 are key steps in broadening the entertainment experiences users can enjoy on their Sony Ericsson phone and gives a taste of our vision of the future," commented Alexandre Cardon, market business manager at Sony Ericsson.

The Aino also features a 3 inch 16 million colour screen, touch-screen and keypad, 8.1 megapixel camera, Geo tagging and built-in access to YouTube and Facebook.

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Matt Martin: Matt Martin joined GamesIndustry in 2006 and was made editor of the site in 2008. With over ten years experience in journalism, he has written for multiple trade, consumer, contract and business-to-business publications in the games, retail and technology sectors.
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