PERIPHERALS SPECIAL FOCUS
[INFO: MAD CATZ] Established: 1989
Members of staff: 250 worldwide
Based: Head office in San Diego, California
Key territories: North America, EMEA, China Contact: 01633 883110 Website:
www.madcatz.com
MAD CATZ
US GIANT Mad Catz produces some of the biggest licensed peripherals – from Street Fighter IV controllers to Rock Bandguitars. This spring, it is focusing on its headsets, keyboards, mice, joysticks and guitar controllers. The Tritton AX Pro Gaming Headset
(RRP £149.99) for 360 and PS3 targets serious gamers and audio buffs. It boasts Dolby Digital 5.1 sound through eight separate speakers including a subwoofer in each earcup. For rockers and music fanatics the Mad Catz Rock Band 3Fender
Mustang PRO-Guitar Controller (RRP £124.99) promises to up the music game experience on Xbox 360, PS3 and Wii. It includes 17 frets, string buttons and a strumming area for a lifelike guitar feel. The controller even doubles up as a MIDI instrument which can be used to play music with certain amps and PCs. The firm’s PC range includes the
Cyborg R.A.T.7 Pro Gaming Mouse (RRP £89.99) and Eclipse Wireless Litetouch Keyboard (RRP £99.99). The former has a 5,600 DPI laser sensor for pinpoint accuracy and
has interchangeable palm rests, adjustable length, width, grips and removable 30g weights. The keyboard has a 360-degree trackball, an LCD touch panel and a host of custom buttons. For flight sim gamers the Saitek Pro Flight X-65F Hands-On Throttle and Stick (RRP £299.99) presents a highly accurate replication of flight control. Like a real fighter jet, it responds to pressure exerted on the stick, allowing for extreme precision and realism. Controls can also be customised by gamers.
[INFO: A4T] Established: 2005
Members of staff: 14 in the UK, four in China Based: UK
Key territories: UK, Europe, Australia, New Zealand, Middle East, South Africa
Contact: 01204 369220 Website:
www.accessories4
technology.com
A4T
ACCESSORIES specialist A4T has a range of products aimed at younger gamers that are based on some popular kids properties. The 3DS, DSi and DS Lite SpongeBob SquarePantsCarry Pocket (RRP £7.99) keeps one of those handheld consoles safe from bumps and scrapes and features SpongeBob-branded imagery. A version based on another popular kids licence – Dora the Explorer – is also available. Both accessories are due next month. Complementing these cases are the SpongeBob SquarePantsand
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Dora the ExplorerMini Backpacks (RRP £12.99 each). The SpongeBobbackpack can be used as a shoulder bag or rucksack and features adjustable straps, secure zip fastening and moving googly eyes. Furthermore, the Dora the ExplorerMini Backpack features glitter edging, vinyl eyes and Velcro fastening. But it’s not just kids’ products A4T is promoting. The officially licensed PlayStation Move Motion GameGrip (RRP £7.99) provides additional grip, control and comfort
for gamers using the PS3 Move accessory. It’s simple to attach to the device and includes a wrist strap for added security. And gamers won’t need to worry about flat batteries with the official PS3 Store ‘n’ Charge System (RRP £34.99). This can charge up to two official DualShock 3 PS3 wireless controllers via mini-USB cables and a mains adaptor. LED lights indicate the charge levels in the unit, which also has enough room for up to eight games or Blu-ray discs. Even the PS3 itself can be stored horizontally or vertically on the stand.
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