Mad Catz Preparing Wii Fit Accessories

Posted on April 26, 2008 - Filed Under Accessories, Industry News, Nintendo Wii |

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Ready for a workout? Although Shiguru Miyamoto is unsure how the United States is going to take to the Wii Fit concept, Mad Catz already has plans to extend the idea with new accessories. Additional bells and whistles may help users embrace the Wii Fit design, or we hope, and give us more motivations to run out and buy it.

Mad Catz will be bringing a rechargeable battery pack to market, a key ingredient to cut down on expensive battery replacements which add up quick. You can look forward to 20-hours of game play on the pack and keeps wire management problems down to a minimum.

Taking your Wii on vacation? Mad Catz will provide consumers with a weather resistant case for your new Wii Fit board! You can use it for general storage to keep dust off the product, for travel or just as a fashion statement. The pack will also store some software, presumably the Wii Fit title.

Mad Catz is keeping safety in mind with their Wii Fit exercise mat–to avoid dangerous falls from slippery surfaces. I’ve found the need for such a mat for simple things like the Rock Band drum kit which slides across hardwood floors almost instantly upon use. A specific mat designed for the Wii Fit board is a welcomed accessory.

Lastly, Mad Catz will be selling a silicon protective cover for the Wii Fit board which can be applied during play much like the protective coatings for DS screens, iPod Touch/Phone screens and the PSP screens. This, to me, isn’t as big a deal because Nintendo has been very good about making durable products which can sustain a rough and tumble use.

Press Release

Mad Catz Interactive, Inc. (AMEX/TSX: MCZ), a leading third-party interactive entertainment accessory provider announced today the release of an exciting new range of accessories compatible with the Nintendo® Wii Fit system.

Currently featuring a range of four individual, unique and innovative accessories, each product has been thoughtfully designed to enhance and maximize exercise regimes.

The Wii Fit Rechargeable Battery Pack plugs quickly and simply into the Wii Fit balance board, eliminating the need to purchase expensive batteries. Providing up to 20 hours of game play from a single charge, the Rechargeable Battery Pack draws power from the Wii’s own USB output, removing the need for a separate power pack and keeping obtrusive wires to a bare minimum.

Fashioned from high quality weather-resistant materials, the Wii Fit Travel/Storage Case provides ample space for the balance board, software and accessories. Durable and practical, the Wii Fit Travel/Storage Case provides an ideal solution to housing and transporting your Wii Fit balance board when not in use.

Designed with comfort and safety in mind, the Wii Fit Exercise Mat adds increased stability and protection to any Wii Fit workout. Protecting the user when playing on a potentially slippery or hazardous surface, the Wii Fit Exercise Mat features a durable textured surface which improves traction whilst helping decrease impact during intensive workouts.

Keeping the hardware in premium working condition, the Wii Fit Protective Silicone Cover attaches instantly to the balance board, protecting the unit from outside elements and damage. Constructed from lightweight yet durable silicone, the Wii Fit Protective Silicone Cover provides stylish protection and helps ensure accurate operation of the Wii Fit balance board.

Darren Richardson, President and Chief Executive Officer of Mad Catz commented, “Wii Fit is yet another example of how gaming continues to grow in an organic fashion, providing a compelling experience for the entire family. Mad Catz is delighted to further enhance this innovative release with a range of useful and eclectic accessories which we feel will prove enticing to consumers everywhere”.

The Mad Catz range of Wii Fit compatible accessories is expected to be available across Europe in April 2008 and the United States in May 2008.

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