Sony Ericsson Yari preview

Mike Jennings

Sony Ericsson's newest gaming phone is the Yari. Ahead of the review, we got our hands on the device, and here are our first impressions

Published on May 29, 2009

The Yari is a mobile with a clear gaming focus that’s bolstered by accelerometer functionality and games that make use of camera motion detection.

The Yari comes pre-loaded with Tennis and Fitness software, with Boxing and Baseball titles available for a free download from the PlayNow Arena application store. We’ve been promised that dozens further games will be available for the new device, but Sony weren’t at liberty to name names or confirm how many of these would have motion-sensing features.

We’re not entirely sure of the Yari: while the motion sensitive camera worked well when demonstrated last night, the endlessly enthusiastic demo videos featured a group of models playing bowling, boxing and golf games on the train and in a restaurant – and who would do that in public?

Edited from original content by PC Pro's Mike Jennings

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