Mad Catz®
Interactive,
Inc. (“Mad Catz” or “the Company”) (AMEX/TSX: MCZ), a leading
third-party interactive entertainment accessory provider today
announced that it has begun world-wide shipment of its
highly-anticipated R.A.T.7 and R.A.T.5 gaming mice under the Company’s
Cyborg professional gaming brand.
Unveiled to critical acclaim
at the 2010 Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas, Nevada, the
Cyborg R.A.T. quickly sparked the imagination of gamers everywhere, all
keen to experience the adjustable ergonomics and cutting-edge
technology designed to deliver a competitive edge when compared to
traditional gaming mice.
Darren Richardson, President and Chief
Executive Officer of Mad Catz commented, “The R.A.T. range has enjoyed
considerable consumer and media interest since we first announced the
line earlier this year. We are pleased to begin shipping a range which
has caused so much interest in the gaming community and are confident
that gamers everywhere will appreciate the innovations which we believe
make these products unique.”
Products currently shipping are:
Cyborg R.A.T.7 Gaming Mouse
Featuring
a new-generation “twin eye” 5600DPI gaming grade laser sensor that
reads each axis separately for pinpoint accuracy, the Cyborg R.A.T.7
Gaming Mouse tracks up to 6 meters per second to ensure that
competitive gamers who favor low sensitivity or high movement speed
will always experience correct tracking and precision. The R.A.T.7
Gaming Mouse is highly ergonomic and adjustable. Built on a metal
chassis and designed to be comfortable over sustained gaming sessions,
it features interchangeable palm rest, adjustable pinkie grips,
adjustable length, width and height settings and removable 30g weights.
Gamers
can program four DPI settings – programmable all the way up to 5600DPI,
which can be instantly recalled via an integrated toggle switch,
allowing gamers to strategically switch DPI settings mid-game.
Precision Aim mode allows gamers to reduce sensitivity on the fly by
holding down a button to temporarily slow down cursor movement,
steadying one’s aim during heated battle. 5 programmable buttons
combined with a 3 position mode switch allows for a total of up to 15
user definable commands to be available to the gamer at any one time.
Cyborg ST Software is included in pack allowing gamers to remap
programmable buttons and create custom macros. The R.A.T.7 is
compatible with WindowsTM
7, VistaTM and XP
style="font-size: 6pt;">TM.
MSRP: $99.99 / £79.99 / €99.99
Cyborg R.A.T.5 Gaming Mouse
Taking
gaming mice to the next level, the Cyborg R.A.T.5 Gaming Mouse conceals
innovation and speed beneath its armored appearance. Featuring a true
4000DPI gaming grade laser sensor, gamers can program four DPI settings
– programmable all the way up to 4000DPI, which can be instantly
recalled via an integrated toggle switch, allowing gamers to
strategically switch DPI settings mid-game. Precision Aim mode allows
gamers to hold down a button and temporarily slow down cursor movement,
steadying one’s aim during heated battle. 4 programmable buttons
combined with a 3 position mode switch allows for a total of up to 12
user definable commands to be available to the gamer at any one time.
The R.A.T.5 Gaming Mouse adjusts to suit the gamer’s preferred style,
allowing for custom length adjustment, and the 30g of removable weights
stored underneath the mouse can be added or subtracted in order to
create a truly personalized experience. Cyborg ST Software, included in
the pack, allows gamers to remap programmable buttons and create custom
macros. The R.A.T.5 Gaming Mouse is compatible with Windows
style="font-size: 6pt;">TM 7, Vista
style="font-size: 6pt;">TM and XP
style="font-size: 6pt;">TM.
MSRP: $69.99 / £59.99 / €59.99
Products expected to ship later this summer:
Cyborg R.A.T.3 Gaming Mouse
The
entry-level weapon in the R.A.T. line, the R.A.T.3 Gaming Mouse
provides performance and comfort for any gaming application. High-speed
movement and aim are delivered by the swift 3200DPI gaming grade laser
sensor. Gamers can program four DPI settings – all the way up to
3200DPI, which can be instantly recalled via an integrated toggle
switch, allowing them to strategically switch DPI settings mid-game. 3
programmable buttons on the R.A.T.3 Gaming Mouse allow gamers to assign
preferred actions to each of the buttons and the 3-position mode switch
allows for a total of up to 9 actions to be programmed to the buttons
at any one time. Powerful Cyborg ST software included in pack allows
gamers to remap programmable buttons and create custom macros, all via
a powerful and intuitive new user interface. The R.A.T.3 Gaming Mouse
is compatible with WindowsTM
7, VistaTM and XP
style="font-size: 6pt;">TM.
MSRP: $49.99 / £34.99 / €49.99
Cyborg R.A.T.9 Gaming Mouse
The
Cyborg R.A.T.9 Gaming Mouse builds on the Cyborg R.A.T.7 Gaming Mouse’s
features with a next-generation, ‘latency-free’ 2.4GHz wireless
technology which frees the gamer from tethered operation with zero lag
or dropout. Operating via a custom rechargeable battery pack, the
R.A.T.9 comes complete with desktop charging system and additional
battery pack to ensure that gaming sessions can run for as long as the
gamer.
The R.A.T.9 Gaming Mouse has been designed with comfort
in mind and features the same interchangeable palm rest, adjustable
pinkie grips, adjustable length, width and height settings featured on
the R.A.T.7 Gaming Mouse, while a full 42g of removable weights allows
for an even greater level of weight customization.
Similar to
the R.A.T.7 Gaming Mouse, gamers can individually set the x and y-axis
DPI of the power ‘twin-eye’ 5600DPI gaming grade laser sensor and store
4 individual DPI settings which can be instantly recalled via an
integrated toggle switch. Precision Aim mode allows gamers to hold down
a button and temporarily slow down cursor movement, steadying one’s aim
during heated battle and 5 programmable buttons combined with a
3-position mode switch allows for a total of up to 15 user definable
commands to be available to the gamer at any one time. Cyborg ST
Software included in pack allows gamers to remap programmable buttons
and create custom macros. The R.A.T.9 is compatible with Windows
style="font-size: 6pt;">TM 7, Vista
style="font-size: 6pt;">TM and XP
style="font-size: 6pt;">TM.
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