Compact GameSmart™ Controller
Delivers Full-Size Comfort, Compact Form Factor to Mobile Gamers
SAN DIEGO -- (Business Wire)
Mad Catz Interactive, Inc. (“Mad Catz”) (NYSE MKT/TSX:MCZ) announced
today the L.Y.N.X. 3Mobile
Wireless Controller, a highly-compact mobile game controller designed to
deliver precision gaming control and outstanding value.
An ideal entry-level controller for the modern mobile gamer, the L.Y.N.X.
3is expected to begin shipping in Spring 2015 and
complements the newly-announced, award-winning L.Y.N.X.
9hybrid mobile controller. Designed for those who
value performance combined with lightweight portability, the L.Y.N.X.
3retains the transformative patent-pending design
qualities of the L.Y.N.X. 9, delivering
a full-size console-style controller which folds up during travel to an
extremely compact footprint.
“We’re thrilled with the attention the L.Y.N.X.9has garnered and proud of the multiple ‘Best of CES’ awards
received when we unveiled the new controller in January 2015. We’re
excited to now introduce the L.Y.N.X. 3as the newest member in the L.Y.N.X. range - a new
mobile gaming controller designed to convey the same striking looks and
Bluetooth® technology, at a price point which we believe will
resonate strongly with passionate mobile gamers,” said Darren
Richardson, President and Chief Executive Officer of Mad Catz. “We
expect that mobile gaming will see strong growth in 2015, and we believe
our strategy of offering console-quality controllers for every budget
will allow our GameSmart range to contribute positively to our
sales in fiscal 2016.”
The L.Y.N.X. 3 features a removable
mobile clip for docking a smartphone when on the move and a full
complement of analog thumbsticks, action buttons and trigger controls,
allowing core gamers to feel instantly at home. In addition, gamers are
encouraged to download the companion L.Y.N.X. app which will
unlock additional functionality and keep gamers up to date with
compatible software.
The L.Y.N.X. 3will debut March
1, 2015, at MobileFocus Global 2015 in Barcelona, and will be on display
the next day at the Mobile World Congress, also in Barcelona, at the
Silicon Image®/MHL® booth, hall 7, number 7F31.
For additional information please visit: http://madcatz.com/gamesmart_lynx_3/
About Mad Catz
Mad Catz Interactive, Inc. (“Mad Catz”) (NYSE MKT/TSX: MCZ) is a global
provider of innovative interactive entertainment products marketed under
its Mad Catz® (gaming), Tritton® (audio), and Saitek® (simulation)
brands. Mad Catz products cater to passionate gamers across multiple
platforms including in-home gaming consoles, handheld gaming consoles,
Windows® PC and Mac® computers, smart phones, tablets and other mobile
devices. Mad Catz distributes its products through its online store as
well as distribution via many leading retailers around the globe.
Headquartered in San Diego, California, Mad Catz maintains offices in
Europe and Asia. For additional information about Mad Catz and its
products, please visit the Company’s website at www.madcatz.com
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Mad Catz Communications:
Alex Verrey, +44 (0) 1633 883 133
Global
PR and Communications Director
averrey@madcatz.com
or
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McGinnis, 858-790-5008
Chief Financial Officer
kmcginnis@madcatz.com
or
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