The Patent and Its Impact

• 📆 In 2025, a patent for mobile phones with a gam pad attached or sliding out is set to expire on June 21st.
• 🚫 This patent has been a roadblock for companies like Asus, Razer, and others from creating a follow-up to the Xperia Play.
• 📈 The expiration of the patent could lead to the development of new phones with handheld controls, transforming the mobile gaming experience.