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Sony Ericsson refuses PlayStation-brand phone idea
Joystiq [PlayStation] — ... The PSP Phone is an urban legend. It never existed, but it's way too good to let go of. So, that brings us back to this story wherein Sony Ericsson allegedly refused the use of the PlayStation brand name for phones despite the idea being pitched this past December. ...

Sony Nixes Playstation-Branded Phone [Rumor]
Kotaku — ... would only license the Playstation brand if Sony were to make the handset independently. The mobile phone company already uses the Bravia, Walkman and Cyber-shot brand on its phones. Reached for comment a Sony Ericsson spokeswoman wouldn't comment on the rumor but did say: "In the past, we have been keen that our product proposition lives up to brand promise, and we feel at the moment the technical specs are not high enough to put such a prestigious brand on a phone." Sony refuses to allow Sony Ericsson the use of its PlayStation brand [Mobile Today] ...

Report: Sony refuses use of PlayStation brand for PSP phone
Joystiq — ... Rumors of a PSP-infused phone (or is it a phone-infused PSP?) have been circulating since the dawn of time -- we figured if anyone would be working on this Frankenportable, it would be Sony Ericsson, the beleaguered mobile phone branch of Sony Corp. However, if ...

Sony Snubs Sony Ericsson
The Escapist : Latest News — Insider sources have revealed that Sony have allegedly refused Sony Ericsson the use of the PlayStation brand for a new PSP handset. Rumors about a PSP/phone hybrid aren't exactly new, but according to Mobile Today , "several sources close to the matter" say that Sony Ericsson made a business case in December to make a PSP handset, but was turned down, with Sony claiming that it would only make a PlayStation branded phone on its own, effectively ending the partnership with Ericsson. Sony and Ericsson have been in partnership since 2001 with the stated goal of combining Sony's ...

Sony Says PlayStation Phone 'Could Happen'
G4 TV - TheFeed — ... It's not the first time Sony Ericsson has pursued the PlayStation name for a new home, but the PlayStation side wasn't interested the last time around, according to a report from Mobile Today earlier this year. Several sources reportedly told the publication that Sony executives weren't confident a PlayStation-branded phone could provide the same experience as their other PlayStation devices. ...

Nikkei Biz Daily: Sony considering iPhone competitor
Joystiq — ... Sony is considering a gaming/phone hybrid device as a direct competitor to the iPhone, according to Nikkei Business Daily (Via Reuters). Unless you're new to the Sony Phone rumor mill, a gaming/phone hybrid has long since been rumored to be in development, but has been denied by the Japanese hardware manufacturer. Sony currently develops mobile devices with Swedish partner Ericsson. In early 2009, MobileToday sources claimed Sony Ericsson had pitched the idea of a PlayStation-branded phone to Sony Corp, but was denied the rights to use the ...