Mad Catz® Announces Licensed Wireless Force Feedback Wheel for the Xbox 360®

Offers Full Compatibility with Upcoming Forza Motorsport®4

SAN DIEGO--()--Mad Catz Interactive, Inc. (“Mad Catz”) (AMEX/TSX: MCZ) announced today a new licensed Wireless Force Feedback Wheel for the Xbox 360 video game and entertainment system. The Wireless Force Feedback Wheel is compatible with all Xbox 360 racing games and is expected to ship in time for the holiday 2011 season.

“Games like Forza Motorsport 4 offer highly realistic driving simulation and we believe that our fully licensed Wireless Force Feedback Wheel will appeal to gamers wishing to replicate an authentic racing experience,” said Darren Richardson, the President and Chief Executive Officer of Mad Catz Interactive, Inc. “Our new licensed Wireless Force Feedback Wheel is a further example of our ability to introduce high quality gaming controllers which offer great appeal to core gamers.”

Additional information is available at www.madcatz.com/wheel.

About Mad Catz

Mad Catz Interactive, Inc. (AMEX/TSX: MCZ) is a global provider of innovative interactive entertainment products marketed primarily under its Mad Catz® (casual gaming), Cyborg™ (pro gaming), Tritton® (gaming audio), Saitek® (simulation), and Eclipse™ (home and office) brands. Mad Catz also develops flight simulation software through its internal ThunderHawk Studios™; operates flight simulation centers under its Saitek brand; operates a videogame content website under its GameShark® 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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Contacts

Mad Catz Communications:
Alex Verrey, +44 (0) 1908 336 538
Global PR and Communications Manager
averrey@madcatz.com
or
Investor Relations:
Jaffoni & Collins Incorporated
Joseph Jaffoni, Norberto Aja, Jim Leahy, +1 212-835-8500
mcz@jcir.com

Contacts

Mad Catz Communications:
Alex Verrey, +44 (0) 1908 336 538
Global PR and Communications Manager
averrey@madcatz.com
or
Investor Relations:
Jaffoni & Collins Incorporated
Joseph Jaffoni, Norberto Aja, Jim Leahy, +1 212-835-8500
mcz@jcir.com