Mad Catz® Announces a New Generation of Premium Cyborg™ Gaming Mice

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SAN DIEGO, Jan 06, 2010 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Mad Catz Interactive, Inc., a leading worldwide third-party interactive entertainment accessory provider, today unveiled a new range of premium [url=\"http://www.cyborggaming.com\"]Cyborg gaming mice[/url] expected to begin shipping in Spring 2010.

"Cyborg is best known for ergonomic and fully adjustable flight sticks, gaming mice and keyboards. The new mouse range incorporates the same market leading design principles and applies them to gaming mice. For the first time ever on a mouse, the key points of contact between the gamer's hand and the mouse are fully adjustable allowing it to be customized for any grip preference," commented, Darren Richardson, President and Chief Executive Officer of Mad Catz. "The Cyborg mouse range was developed entirely in house and I believe they are the most comfortable gaming mice you'll ever use. Besides, they just look cool!"

Following-up Darren Richardson said, "The addition of this line of mice bolsters Cyborg's strong gaming keyboard market presence and is a continuation of our strategy of developing products that evoke a passionate consumer response."

For a complete feature matrix, see the table at the end of the announcement. The gaming mice expected to ship as part of the range include:

* Cyborg R.A.T. 9 Gaming Mouse
o Features: Wireless; Fully Adjustable; 5600dpi laser; Programmable; Weight System; Powered by Rechargeable Batteries
o MSRP: $129.99/ £99.99 / EUR 129.99
* Cyborg R.A.T. 7 Gaming Mouse
o Features: Fully Adjustable; 5600dpi laser; Programmable; Weight System; USB powered
o MSRP: $99.99 / £79.99 / EUR 99.99
* Cyborg R.A.T. 5 Gaming Mouse
o Features: Adjustable Length; 4000dpi laser; Programmable; Weight System; USB powered
o MSRP: $69.99/ £49.99 / EUR 59.99
* Cyborg R.A.T. 3 Gaming Mouse
o Features: 3200dpi laser; USB powered
o MSRP: $49.99 / £34.99 / EUR 49.99