Mad Catz Brings GameSaves for GameCube(TM) to GameShark Lineup
First GameShark Product for the GameCube(TM) Enhances Players' Gaming Experience SAN DIEGO, Dec. 29 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Mad Catz Interactive, Inc.
Toronto, the world's leading third party video game accessory manufacturer,
announced today it has shipped its newest product in the growing GameShark(R)
lineup, GameSaves for GameCube(TM). Packed with tons of killer game saves for
all the hottest and most popular GameCube titles, GameShark GameSaves for
GameCube enables players to access and experience virtually any level within the
game, obtain killer objects and unlock hidden areas, all without having to
complete preceding levels. GameSaves for GameCube is currently shipping to
retail outlets for a suggested retail price of $29.99 U.S.
(Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20030314/LAF049LOGO ) From GameShark, the leader in video game enhancement software, GameSaves for
GameCube gives players hundreds of options for their games. With more than 150
game saves, players aren't restricted to starting only at the beginning -- they
can start virtually anywhere in the game. And, with the included high-speed USB
cable, players can download even more game saves from the Web, store them on the
computer and email to friends.
"Since purchasing the GameShark brand earlier in the year, we have successfully
broadened the lineup to include all the major consoles and handheld systems
available," commented Darren Richardson, President and Chief Operating Officer
for Mad Catz, Inc. "We are thrilled with the performance of GameShark and are
happy to offer GameCube users a taste of the GameShark experience with this
incredible product." 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 the 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.
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Inc. The names of actual companies and products mentioned herein may be the
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trademarks of Nintendo. (C) 2003 Nintendo.
For further information, please contact: Aimee Mabe of Mad Catz Interactive,
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CONTACT: Aimee Mabe of Mad Catz Interactive, Inc., +1-619-683-9830 ext.
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