Mad Catz Announces New Products at E3
Tuesday May 11, 2:55 pm ET
Innovative Style and Game Enhancements Take Center Stage at Electronic Entertainment Expo
SAN DIEGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 11, 2004--Mad Catz Interactive, Inc. "Mad Catz" (AMEX/TSE: MCZ), the world's leading third party video game accessory manufacturer, announced today its official E3 2004 lineup of new video game accessories. Mad Catz will feature the newest and hottest accessories available for the PlayStation®2, Xbox®, GameCube(TM), and Game Boy Advance gaming systems.
"Our new products represent a sample of the incredible innovation that our developers are bringing to the video gaming industry," said Darren Richardson, President and CEO of Mad Catz. "For example, our newest GameShark product is a true convergence device that adds multi-media capability to the PS2. We are also introducing products that capitalize on the fast-growing online gaming segment and a number of products, like the Disc Repair Kit, that represent new entries into adjacent product categories. Our goal is to develop new products that can leverage our leading brands, product design expertise, low-cost manufacturing capability and extensive distribution network to drive continued growth during the transition to the next console cycle."
Some of the innovative new products that Mad Catz will showcase are:
GameShark®2 Cheat Codes and Media Center (PS2)
Broadband enabled to keep your GameShark up-to-date with guaranteed codes for 1st day of game releases - available on www.GameShark.com
3D graphic engine
Music provided by Fear Factory
USB storage device reader
MP3 file support
Photo and Image viewer
Compatible with all PS2 gaming systems
Xbox Live Pad (Xbox)
Integrated Xbox® Live(TM) controller with built-in
Mute/volume control
Quality headset included
Compatible with all 100+ Xbox Live titles
HipCom Wireless Headset (Xbox)
Wireless Xbox® Live(TM) headset with communicator for online gaming
Compatible with all cable and wireless Xbox controllers
Unblockable RF technology
Transfers data signal to and from headset and communicator
MicroCon Wireless Control Pad (Xbox)
Wireless solution of the leading and original micro controller in the market
Contains all the features, comfort and control of a full-size controller
Zombie Pad (Xbox and PS2)
Next generation controllers in design, colors, and lighting
Unique crackle/ zombie skin paint job
Fully-functional, limited edition controllers
Light Blaster (PS2)
New technology light gun that works with all HDTV, LCD, and rear projection televisions
Vibration kickback, rapid fire, automatic reload
GunCON compatible
Micro Multi-Port (PS2)
4-player multi-port lets four players go head-to-head using one controller slot
Sleek new space saving design fits two side-by-side
Built-in memory card slot
Compatible with all games displaying the multi-player logo
Universal Arcade Master Pro(TM)
Universal arcade stick for PSX, PSone, PlayStation2, Xbox and GameCube
Compatible with all analog and digital fighting games that require one joystick
Customizable faceplate skins downloadable at www.GameShark.com
Universal Disc Repair Kit
Motorized repair unit removes scratches and blemishes on any CD or DVD - games, music and movies
Helps repair skipping, scrambling and disk load errors
Forms protective layer to prevent future blemishes
Works with mini-discs
Universal Ethernet Power line Wall Mount (Xbox, PS2, PC, Mac)
PS2 and Xbox compatible - simply plug one wall mount next to your Ethernet modem and the other next to your game console
Works with any PC and Mac that has a Ethernet port
Utilizes existing power outlets in your house to transfer data at higher speeds than traditional wireless solutions
Enables online gaming
Universal System Selector HD
Fully HD compatible system selector
Component color separation for richer, brighter colors and high quality sound
Remote control
Unique system under glow
Thin, 1-inch in height
5.1 Sound System/Game Theater (Xbox, PS2, GameCube)
Five 30W speakers and one 50W subwoofer sound system
Dolby Digital, Pro-logic II and DTS decoder build in 200W RMS
Decodes even without home system receiver
Converts regular RCA output devices, such as GameCube, into 5.1 signal
Connects to any audio output device with RCA jacks
Liquid Game Binders
Unique, liquid style CD binder to store games, music, movie
Unique design holds manuals and CD cover art
Ultra-protective CD sleeves
Downloadable graphics at www.GameShark.com to customize cover |
