SAN DIEGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 10, 2009-- Mad Catz Interactive, Inc. (NYSEAmex/TSX: MCZ), a leading third-party interactive entertainment accessory provider, announced today that it has opened a representative office in Barcelona, Spain, headed by German Benac, Market Development Representative – Spain/Portugal. The new office opening is consistent with the Company’s initiatives to increase its global penetration of markets for its products as it seeks to expand its business in Spain and Portugal.

“Although Spain and Portugal are still facing economic difficulties, with a combined population over 50 million people, we view them as important growth markets for Mad Catz over the long term,” said Darren Richardson, President and Chief Executive Officer of Mad Catz. “Establishment of this representative office will help enhance our position in these key Southern European territories as we continue to grow our global outreach.”

About Mad Catz Interactive, Inc.

Mad Catz is a global leader in providing innovative peripherals for the interactive entertainment industry. Mad Catz designs and markets accessories for videogame systems and publishes videogame software, including the industry-leading GameShark videogame enhancements, under its Mad Catz, GameShark and Joytech brands. Mad Catz also designs and markets mice, keyboards, headsets, PC gaming controllers and other PC peripherals through its Saitek brand, and develops, manufactures and markets proprietary portable earphones under its AirDrives brand. Mad Catz distributes its products through most of the leading retailers offering interactive entertainment products and has offices across Canada, Europe and Asia. For additional information please go to www.madcatz.com, as well as www.gameshark.com, www.airdrives.com, www.saitek.com and www.joytech.net.

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Mad Catz Interactive, Inc.
Stewart Halpern, 800-831-1442
Chief Financial Officer
or
Jaffoni & Collins Incorporated
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mcz@jcir.com