Erm...and why exactly do you think game companies are going to optimise their (relatively old) games for a phone that is a niche product to begin with?Keep in mind that the images above are just demonstrating a prototype version of the device, and performance. With proper optimisation of the software, a boost in performance is expected.
And even then: I've got fond memories of my experia play as well, but in the end I hardly ever used the keyboard as it was just too unwieldy (meaning: way too flat) to have a proper experience.

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