E3 2003: Mad Catz Reveals Accessory Lineup
The company famous for its video game peripherals has announced their E3 2003 showcase products.
Published: May 8, 2003
Mad Catz, the world's leading third party video game accessory manufacturer, has announced their lineup of video game accessories expected to make an appearance at next week's Electronic Entertainment Expo.
"The video game industry has enjoyed tremendous success this past year due to the release of more 'AAA' titles, the introduction of the GBA SP and the price drop of consoles," says Darren Richardson, President and Chief Operating Officer of Mad Catz, Inc. "These events have further fueled an increase in consumer demand for accessories of all the video game systems. Mad Catz is well positioned to increase its share of the market and is excited to showcase high quality, cutting-edge peripherals at this year's E3 event."
So just how does Mad Catz plan on topping their solid showcase from last year's E3 event? Well, take a gander at the PlayStation 2 accessories that will be debuting at E3 2003:
RetroCON
Classically designed to take you back to the early days of gaming yet with all the innovation and functionality of today.
▪ Full featured controller with a classic design
▪ Fully analog action buttons and D-pad for precise control
▪ Durable 7 foot braided cable give you the room you need
▪ Two vibration motors let you feel the action
LumiCON
Now you can play in the dark. This controller actually glows in your hands as you you're your favorite PlayStation (or Xbox) title. Performance and style are the keys to this illuminated controller. Make a statement while playing with your friends.
▪ Warm LED underglow for extra coolness
▪ Gold contacts for superior signal transfer
▪ Fully analog action buttons and D-pad
▪ Durable 8 foot braided cable
▪ Two vibration motors let you feel the action
Online Gaming Starter Kit
A top line solution for all your online gaming needs -- works seamlessly with your home network and online gaming devices.
▪ Online Gaming Router
▪ Play online games seamlessly
▪ Firewall security
▪ Share a broadband connection with multiple devices
▪ Automatically manages connection speed over the network for maximum
efficiency
▪ Easy to set-up with simple online web interface
▪ LED indicators keep you informed about your network connectivity
Online Gaming Cables (2)
▪ Perfect in conjunction with 10 and 100 Base-T, and even 1,000 Base-T
networks
▪ 50-micron gold plated connectors to insure a clean and clear
transmission
▪ Premium snagless-type moldings to protect the connection
HDTV Universal System Selector
The Mad Catz HDTV Component System Selector allows you to maximize image resolution for all your HDTV gaming.
▪ Maximum color separation means more precise images
▪ Connect entire home entertainment system through the System Selector
▪ Connect up to four (4) video game consoles to your Component-ready TV
▪ Required to connect to a High Definition source to your HD ready TV
▪ Easily switch between game systems, VCR's and DVD's
▪ Component connection for maximum video resolution
Ultra Beat Pad
New and improved beat pad with multiple lights designed specifically for your favorite dance games.
▪ Acts as a fully featured digital controller
▪ Works great with action and dancing games
▪ Ten (10) high-performance action pads/buttons
▪ Rubberized "no-slip" bottom
▪ Flashing perimeter disco lighting
▪ Thick, heavy-duty padding
▪ 4-way directional control
These Mad Catz PS2 accessories, along with a plethora of other PlayStation 2 products (from various companies, of course), will be making their grand appearances at the Electronic Entertainment Expo 2003, so stay tuned for more when the big show kicks off next week!
"The video game industry has enjoyed tremendous success this past year due to the release of more 'AAA' titles, the introduction of the GBA SP and the price drop of consoles," says Darren Richardson, President and Chief Operating Officer of Mad Catz, Inc. "These events have further fueled an increase in consumer demand for accessories of all the video game systems. Mad Catz is well positioned to increase its share of the market and is excited to showcase high quality, cutting-edge peripherals at this year's E3 event."
So just how does Mad Catz plan on topping their solid showcase from last year's E3 event? Well, take a gander at the PlayStation 2 accessories that will be debuting at E3 2003:
RetroCON
Classically designed to take you back to the early days of gaming yet with all the innovation and functionality of today.
▪ Full featured controller with a classic design
▪ Fully analog action buttons and D-pad for precise control
▪ Durable 7 foot braided cable give you the room you need
▪ Two vibration motors let you feel the action
LumiCON
Now you can play in the dark. This controller actually glows in your hands as you you're your favorite PlayStation (or Xbox) title. Performance and style are the keys to this illuminated controller. Make a statement while playing with your friends.
▪ Warm LED underglow for extra coolness
▪ Gold contacts for superior signal transfer
▪ Fully analog action buttons and D-pad
▪ Durable 8 foot braided cable
▪ Two vibration motors let you feel the action
Online Gaming Starter Kit
A top line solution for all your online gaming needs -- works seamlessly with your home network and online gaming devices.
▪ Online Gaming Router
▪ Play online games seamlessly
▪ Firewall security
▪ Share a broadband connection with multiple devices
▪ Automatically manages connection speed over the network for maximum
efficiency
▪ Easy to set-up with simple online web interface
▪ LED indicators keep you informed about your network connectivity
Online Gaming Cables (2)
▪ Perfect in conjunction with 10 and 100 Base-T, and even 1,000 Base-T
networks
▪ 50-micron gold plated connectors to insure a clean and clear
transmission
▪ Premium snagless-type moldings to protect the connection
HDTV Universal System Selector
The Mad Catz HDTV Component System Selector allows you to maximize image resolution for all your HDTV gaming.
▪ Maximum color separation means more precise images
▪ Connect entire home entertainment system through the System Selector
▪ Connect up to four (4) video game consoles to your Component-ready TV
▪ Required to connect to a High Definition source to your HD ready TV
▪ Easily switch between game systems, VCR's and DVD's
▪ Component connection for maximum video resolution
Ultra Beat Pad
New and improved beat pad with multiple lights designed specifically for your favorite dance games.
▪ Acts as a fully featured digital controller
▪ Works great with action and dancing games
▪ Ten (10) high-performance action pads/buttons
▪ Rubberized "no-slip" bottom
▪ Flashing perimeter disco lighting
▪ Thick, heavy-duty padding
▪ 4-way directional control
These Mad Catz PS2 accessories, along with a plethora of other PlayStation 2 products (from various companies, of course), will be making their grand appearances at the Electronic Entertainment Expo 2003, so stay tuned for more when the big show kicks off next week!
