Sony Ericsson files a patent for a mobile device with gaming capabilities

Sony Ericsson has filed for a U.S. patent application for a mobile device which is also capable of videogaming features.

This could potentially form a base of a PSP based mobile phone device. But the company said in a statement that they are not currently working on a phone based on its PlayStation Portable (PSP) video game brand.

Sony Ericsson spokeswoman Merran Wrigley said in a statement: “We’re continually evaluating other propositions but they have to be credible propositions. We’re not interested in sticking parts on phones that destroy the brand equity that’s been built up by Sony.”

Sony has been quite successful with their Cybershot and Walkman branded mobile phone devices. Cybershot branded mobile phones are equipped with digital camera features while the Walkman branded mobile phones feature advanced music capabilities.

Sony added that they are currently scheduled to launch products featuring music and imaging capabilities at an event scheduled to take place in Berlin on June 14. Looks like we can see a potential challenger to the upcoming Apple iPhone from Sony.