Mad Catz® Ships Licensed Kunai™ Stereo Gaming Headset for Wii U™ Console and Nintendo 3DS™ Hand-Held

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Mad Catz®Ships Licensed KunaiStereoGaming Headset for Wii UConsole and Nintendo 3DSHand-Held System

New TRITTONHeadset Compatible With Wii U Chat and Everyday Audio

SAN DIEGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Mad Catz Interactive, Inc. ("Mad Catz") (NYSE MKT: MCZ) announced today the shipping of the Kunai stereo gaming headset being released under the Company's TRITTON audio brand and compatible with the Wii U console and the Nintendo 3DS handheld entertainment system.


"The launch of Wii U marks a new generation of video game systems and we're excited to have a licensed headset available at launch," said Darren Richardson, the President and Chief Executive Officer of Mad Catz Interactive, Inc. "We believe the ability to use the Kunai both for gaming and as an everyday set of headphones will appeal to the passionate gamer and allow us to grow market share at this crucial time of the formats development."

The Kunai headset is available in three striking colors: gloss-white, gloss-red and gloss-black. The Kunai features high quality 40mm neodymium speakers and a removable mic, proving ideal for gaming and everyday audio.

Additional information available at: www.madcatz.com/kunai

About Mad Catz

Mad Catz Interactive, Inc. (AMEX/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 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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