Mad Catz Announces New Range of Mobile Gaming Products for PC, Mac and Smart Devices

Mad Catz Interactive, Inc. announced today a new range of products featuring the Company's new GameSmart technology. Initial products in the range include the R.A.T.^M mobile gaming mouse, the F.R.E.Q.^M headset, the M.O.U.S.⁹ wireless mouse, and the C.T.R.L.^R wireless gamepad.

In addition to delivering leading edge gaming performance on PC, Mac and in some instances consoles, GameSmart products are designed to extend the core gaming experience to supporting smart devices. GameSmart offers mobile game developers and publishers standardization, ease of implementation and scalability when enabling controller and console-like accessory functionality in mobile games. GameSmart control products will function through the Bluetooth Smart stack, will be game and hardware independent, and will feature simplified setup, longer battery life and universal compatibility.

The R.A.T.^M is the first mouse to combine BluetoothSmart technology and a gaming grade laser sensor, providing market leading battery life, universal compatibility and the performance expected from a R.A.T. gaming mouse. Delivering up to a one year battery life, the R.A.T.^M is compatible with a multitude of devices from PC and Mac through to next generation TV's and tablets. For devices that do not feature Bluetooth Smart mouse support, the R.A.T.^Mcomes equipped with a nano dongle. For platforms running Windows 8 with native Bluetooth Smart mouse support, the R.A.T.^M can be connected directly. The R.A.T.^M features an adjustable palm rest, 12 action buttons (10 of which are programmable), and a power efficient 6400DPI twin-eye laser sensor. The R.A.T.^M uses an all new Windows and Mac compatible drag-and-drop programming interface, allowing gamers to intuitively program commands with speed. In addition, the R.A.T.^M is app-enabled, allowing for future configuration via a smart device app.

The F.R.E.Q.^M is the first mobile headset in the F.R.E.Q. audio line, featuring rich stereo sound and a lightweight aluminum chassis which folds away for easy transport. The F.R.E.Q.^M comes with two unique in-line cables, one for use with PC or Mac and the other for use with smart devices and some consoles; each providing the user with different functionality.

The M.O.U.S.⁹, with striking aesthetics based upon the Company's award-winning R.A.T. gaming mouse, has been simplified for everyday use and features new BluetoothSmart technology and a laser sensor capable of tracking on virtually any surface, including glass. Delivering up to a one year battery life, the M.O.U.S.⁹ is compatible with a multitude of devices from PC and Mac through to next generation TV's and tablets. For devices that do not have Bluetooth Smart mouse support, the M.O.U.S.⁹comes equipped with a nano dongle. For platforms running Windows 8 with native Bluetooth Smart mouse support, the M.O.U.S.⁹ can be connected directly. The M.O.U.S.⁹features an adjustable palm rest and uses an all new Windows and Mac compatible drag-and-drop programming interface, allowing gamers to intuitively program commands with speed, featuring profiles for many home and office applications such as Adobe Creative Suite and Microsoft Office. The M.O.U.S.⁹ is app-enabled, allowing for future configuration via a smart device app.

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