New Stereo Headset Expands Award Winning Cyborg Range
SAN DIEGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 10, 2012--
Mad Catz Interactive, Inc. (“Mad Catz”) (AMEX/TSX: MCZ) announced today
the F.R.E.Q.5 Pro Gaming Headset
for PC, expected to ship Spring 2012 and being released under the
Company’s Cyborg professional gaming brand.
“The new Cyborg F.R.E.Q.5 gaming
headset makes a great addition the awarding winning Cyborg product range
and is part of our broader strategy to grow our PC and audio market
share,” said Darren Richardson, the President and Chief Executive
Officer of Mad Catz Interactive, Inc. “The F.R.E.Q. is
part of our on going commitment to create new and innovative products
for passionate consumers.”
The F.R.E.Q.5 features a
lightweight durable metal headband and 50mm Neodymium drivers for
superior stereo performance. The headset is uniquely designed to match
the aesthetics of the Cyborg range, including the Company’s award
winning range of R.A.T. pro gaming mice.
Additional information is available at: www.cyborggaming.com/freq.
About Mad Catz
Mad Catz Interactive, Inc. (AMEX/TSX: MCZ) is a global provider of
innovative interactive entertainment products marketed primarily under
its Mad Catz® (casual gaming), Cyborg™ (pro gaming), Tritton®
(gaming audio), Saitek® (simulation), and Eclipse™ (home and
office) brands. Mad Catz also develops flight simulation software
through its internal ThunderHawk Studios™; operates flight simulation
centers under its Saitek brand; operates a videogame content website
under its GameShark® brand; publishes games under its Mad
Catz brand; and distributes games and videogame products for third
parties. Mad Catz distributes its products through most leading
retailers offering interactive entertainment products and has offices in
North America, Europe and Asia. For additional information please go to www.madcatz.com.
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Source: Mad Catz Interactive, Inc.
Mad Catz Communications:
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Global
PR and Communications Manager
averrey@madcatz.com
or
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