Warhead has been officially deployed

by: Jeremy - posted: 8/24/2012 10:19:00 AM

Good news gamers and audiophiles alike: Mad Catz has announced that the Tritton Warhead is officially shipping to retailers. Ordering online is no longer your only option as the incredible headset can now be picked up at Best Buy nationwide. I reviewed the headset when it began shipping directly from Mad Catz earlier this month and was completely blown away (still am).

Do yourself a favor and check this product out. I know that there is a steep price to admission but it is TOTALLY worth it. Best Buy offers a trade in program for used electronics and video games, in case you didn’t know. Those interested can find the official press release regarding the headset’s availability at retailers on the next page.

Mad Catz® Ships The Warhead™ 7.1 Wireless Surround Headset for Xbox 360®
Flagship TRITTON® Headset Delivers True Wireless Chat Communication

San Diego – August 21, 2012 – Mad Catz Interactive, Inc. (“Mad Catz”) (NYSE MKT: MCZ) announced today the shipping of the Warhead 7.1 Wireless Surround Headset, for use with the Xbox 360 video game and entertainment system from Microsoft.

The flagship in the Company’s exclusive range of Xbox 360 gaming headsets, the Warhead 7.1 is the first headset in the world to deliver two-way communication via the Xbox 360 console, negating the need for a chat cable or adapter to be connected to the gamers’ controller.

“We believe premium products such as the Warhead 7.1 have longer product life spans and offer the best means for us to target competitive and passionate gamers who demand the best.” said Darren Richardson, the President and Chief Executive Officer of Mad Catz Interactive, Inc.  “In addition to our focus on creating new products, we also look forward to leveraging our expanded geographic footprint and worldwide sales and marketing initiatives to bring added visibility to this one-of-a-kind product.”

The Warhead 7.1 Wireless Surround Headset features 5.8GHz wireless technology and Dolby® Headphone 7.1 surround sound.  In addition, the Warhead 7.1 offers gamers an array of features including twin ‘hot-swappable’ rechargeable lithium-ion battery packs, Selectable Voice Monitoring (SVM), EQ modes for movies, music and gaming and an on screen battery-indicator display.

The Warhead 7.1 Wireless Surround Headset is available for purchase from Best Buy® stores,  www.bestbuy.com, and Mad Catz store www.madcatz.com.

Additional information is available at: http://www.trittonaudio.com/warhead

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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This product is manufactured under license from Microsoft Corporation.  Microsoft, Kinect, Xbox, Xbox LIVE, Xbox 360, and the Xbox logos are trademarks of the Microsoft group of companies.

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