Killer GameShark Lineup to Include Xbox(TM), PlayStation(R)2, GameCube(R) and
GameBoy(R) Advance
SAN DIEGO, May 14 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ --
Mad Catz Interactive, Inc. (Amex: MCZ; TSE), the world's leading third party
video game accessory manufacturer, today unveiled its GameShark lineup for the
interactive entertainment industry's largest annual event, the Electronic
Entertainment Expo (E3) held at the Los Angeles Convention Center, May 14-16,
2003. In January, Mad Catz acquired GameShark, the industry leader in video
game enhancements, and will release an impressive array of new products for
the current next-generation video game consoles and hand-held systems at E3.
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"We cannot overstate the significance of the GameShark acquisition earlier
this year. GameShark is the undisputed leader in video game enhancements and
is an important addition to the Mad Catz portfolio of products," commented
Darren Richardson, President and Chief Operating Officer of Mad Catz, Inc.
"With our new GameShark product introductions at E3 this year, we look forward
to showing our commitment to the brand, expanding its reach, and furthering
the reputation of GameShark as the leader in enhancement category as we unveil
our extensive new collection of products."
GameShark has enhanced the video game experience for millions of gamers by
enabling them to access secret codes and cheats in thousands of video games
across numerous platforms. GameShark is now available on every next-
generation console.
The GameShark Lineup includes:
GameShark2, version 3 for PlayStation(R)2
-- Over 17,000 cheats and 25,000 codes for nearly 400 hot games
including the official codes for Splinter Cell
-- Region Free DVD
-- Robust Memory Manager allows players to free up space on memory cards
or transfer files between memory cards.
-- Nearly 500 game saves
-- Enhanced interactive screens for ease of navigation
-- Store an additional 16MB of codes to memory cards with the included
Memory Expander
-- Compatible with any licensed PlayStation2 memory card
-- BONUS: Pre-loaded with more than 500 Memory Saves from many of the
latest and greatest PlayStation2 games
-- New codes updated daily on GameShark.com
SharkPort for PlayStation(R)2
-- Enables GameShark users to download new codes and saves from the
Internet and GameShark.com web site and easily transfer codes to
PlayStation2
-- Seamlessly email codes to other SharkPort users
-- Store thousands of codes or backup PlayStation2 game saves to PC hard
drive
SharkBoard for PlayStation(R)2
-- USB keyboard specifically designed for GameShark2 owners
-- Special shortcut keys allow players to jump from any menu back to the
"Game Select" menu
-- Instantly begin a game with codes activated or deactivated
-- Ideal for games like Unreal Tournament
-- Functions as standard USB keyboard
GameSaves for PlayStation(R)2, Xbox(TM) and GameCube(R)
-- Loaded with thousands of game saves from the newest and hottest
PlayStation 2, Xbox and GameCube titles, allowing players to start
virtually anywhere in the game
-- USB cable links a Mad Catz or other licensed memory cards to a PC
-- Store thousands of codes or backup Xbox, GameCube or PlayStation 2
game saves to a PC hard drive
GameShark 16MB Mega Memory for PlayStation(R)2
-- Store an additional 16MB of codes to your memory card with the
included Memory Expander
-- Compatible with any licensed PlayStation2 memory card
-- Enhanced interactive screens for ease of navigation
-- Pre-loaded with more than 500 memory saves from many of the hottest
new PlayStation2 titles
GameShark SP for Game Boy(R) Advance SP
-- Over 4,000 codes from over 185 of the latest and greatest Game Boy
Advance games including Pokemon Ruby and Saphire, with an additional
10,000 downloadable from GameShark.com
-- Codes for Japanese import games
-- High-speed USB cable links GameShark to PC
-- Storage capability for thousands of codes and game saves to PC hard
drive
-- Compatible with all Game Boy Advance handheld systems
GameShark for PlayStation
-- Loaded with over 12,500 codes for PlayStation games
-- Packed with over 1,000 of the greatest and most recent PlayStation
games
About Mad Catz Interactive, Inc.
Mad Catz Interactive, Inc., ( http://www.madcatz.com ), designs, develops,
manufactures and markets a full range of high quality, competitively priced
accessories for video game consoles and portables, including the industry
leading GameShark brand of video game enhancements. Mad Catz is a worldwide
leader of innovative peripherals in the interactive entertainment industry,
with distribution through nine of the top ten U.S. retailers offering
interactive entertainment products. With operating headquarters in San Diego,
California, Mad Catz has offices in Canada, the U.K. and Asia, as well as
distributors in Europe and Australia.
Note to editors: Mad Catz, the Mad Catz logos, and/or other Mad Catz
products referenced herein are either trademarks or registered trademarks of
Mad Catz, Inc. The names of actual companies and products mentioned herein
may be the trademarks of their respective owners.
"PlayStation" and the "PS" Family logo are registered trademarks of Sony
Computer Entertainment Inc.
Game Boy Advance and the Nintendo GameCube logo are trademarks of
Nintendo. (C) 2001 Nintendo.
Xbox is a trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or
other countries.
SOURCE Mad Catz Interactive, Inc.
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