Cell phones are available in combinations with .MP3 players, digital cameras, audio and video recorders, and mobile computers. Now it looks like Sony is once again considering combining a cell phone with its Playstation PSP portable gaming console.

Reuters on Monday reported that the Nikkei business daily on Saturday wrote that Sony is considering a hybrid cell phone-gaming device to compete with Apple's iPod and iPhone.

Sony could set up a project team as early as next month to develop a new portable device combining the function of a PSP portable gaming console and a Sony Ericsson mobile cell phone, Reuters reported.

Mobile phone manufacturer Sony Ericsson is a joint venture between Sony and Sweden's Ericsson.

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