Mad Catz® Ships the TRITTON® 720+™ 7.1 Surround Headset Featuring Dolby® Headphone Technology

Mad Catz^®Ships the TRITTON^®+™7.1 Surround HeadsetFeaturing Dolby^®Headphone Technology

New 7.1 Surround Sound Headset Features Enhanced Drivers and Upgraded Specification

SAN DIEGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Mad Catz Interactive, Inc. ("Mad Catz") (NYSE MKT: MCZ) announced today the shipping of the TRITTON720⁺7.1 Surround Headset, an upgrade to the Company's TRITTONAX 720 Headset. Compatible with both the Xbox 360^® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft and the PlayStation^®3 computer entertainment system from Sony^®, the TRITTON720⁺7.1 Surround Headset is available for purchase today.

"We are pleased to be shipping the 720⁺ and expect it to be a key product in our range as we continue to grow our portfolio and market share within the headset sector." said Darren Richardson, the President and Chief Executive Officer of Mad Catz. "We believe the enhanced features and upgraded design of the 720⁺further demonstrate our commitment to offering market leading product which appeal to the passionate gamer."

Featuring upgraded specifications and a number of key enhancements, the 720+ has been designed to appeal to the passionate gamer. All new 50mm Neodymium drivers deliver improved bass response and clarity while the latest Dolby Headphone technology is capable of up scaling 2.0 stereo and 5.1 surround sound to 7.1 audio. In addition, the 720+ features Selectable Voice Monitoring (SVM) which allows gamers to hear their own voice through the headset, as well a new lightweight and flexible design replete in a piano gloss white finish.

Additional information and purchase options are available at: www.trittonaudio.com/720plus

About Mad Catz

Mad Catz Interactive, Inc. ("Mad Catz") (NYSE MKT: MCZ) is a global provider of innovative interactive entertainment products marketed under its Mad Catz^® (gaming), Tritton^® (audio), and Saitek^® (simulation) brands. Mad Catz also develops flight simulation software through its internal ThunderHawk Studios™; operates flight simulation centers under its Saitek brand; publishes games under its Mad Catz brand; and distributes games and videogame products for third parties. Mad Catz distributes its products through most leading retailers offering interactive entertainment products and has offices in North America, Europe and Asia. For additional information please go to www.madcatz.com.

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