Contact: James Little, PR Manager, Belkin Components, (310) 604-2292, or jamesl@belkin.com

 

 

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Belkin Introduces Its New Line Of Gaming Devices;

Nostromoä Sets New Standard In Game Controller Design And Functionality

 

 

(Compton,CA) -May 14, 2001 - Belkin Components, the leading manufacturer of computer peripherals and accessories, today introduced Nostromo , a highly innovative line of precision gaming tools for PC- and Console-oriented gamers.  The Nostromo line features six new devices (five PC and one forPlayStation 2 consoles) and features the Nostromo Array Programming Software (NAPS) with all PC-oriented devices. The Nostromo Gaming Line will be introduced at the upcoming Electronic Entertainment Expo in Los Angeles, CA (May 17-19, 2001) and will begin shipping in North America on July 1, 2001.

 

Two of the hottest devices in the Nostromo line are gamepads.  The N40 (F8GBPC002 - STREET $19.99) and theN45  (F8GBPC001 - STREET $24.99) Game Pads offer users a multitude of functions. The N40 GamePad features 10 programmable action buttons, Universal Serial Bus (USB) connectivity, Enter and Escape buttons, which make navigating Windows simple and easy, an extremely sensitive and smooth Directional Pad, and up to 55 programmable functions when using NAPS.  For users needing even more performance in a gamepad, the N45model offers all the functions of the N40 GamePad and includes the following added features:  up to 70 programmable functions when using NAPS, 13 action buttons, dual analog sticks, and a mouse mode button, which allows you to navigate windows as if you were using a mouse.

 

“Today’sgames require a lot of game controller and today’s gamers want gaming tools that can equal up to that requirement,” said Tim North, product manager for the Nostromo line at Belkin.  “That is why we’ve incorporated the Nostromo Array Programming Software into all of the PC-oriented devices.  This software program enhances the functionality of the Nostromo devices by allowing users to create profiles, re-map buttons, program 3 shift states, and program several devices in order to use them as one virtual controller.  Now that’s playability!” 

 

For an unparalleled gaming experience, the Nostromo line also features the N50SpeedPad (F8GDPC001 - STREET $29.99), which offers users 10 programmable buttons, a programmable 8-way Directional Pad, a throttle wheel, and up to 57programmable functions when using NAPS. The N50 Speed Pad is a keyboard enhancement device for games traditionally using a keyboard.  It offers users a familiar feel to that of a keyboard and can also be combined with the N30 Game Mouse (F8GDPC001 - STREET $39.99) for the ultimate gaming setup.  The N30 Game Mouse offers 3programmable buttons, a scroll wheel, USB connectivity, and is enabled with TouchSenseä technology from Immersion.  Immersion's Touch Sense technology allows computer users to feel objects and actions that correspond to events, graphics, or icons on a computer screen. 

 

For users looking to “fly the friendly skies” of the gaming world, the Nostromo line offers users the N60 Pilot Stick (F8GMPC001 - STREET $39.99).  This well-rounded controller features a precision twist rudder, a realistic rotary throttle, an 8-way point-of-view (POV) hats witch, 14 programmable buttons with secondary hatswitch, USB connectivity, and the ability to program up to 57 functions with NAPS. 

 

 

The last piece of the puzzle is the Nostromo P45 GamePad (F8GBPS003 - STREET$29.99), which is made specifically for the Sony PlayStation Ò 2. Similar in looks to the N45 GamePad for PCs, this device features vibration feedback, 14 fully analog action buttons, a macro button, and a mode button with analog, digital, and steering modes. 

 

Belkin is the leading manufacturer of computer cables, surge protectors and Uninterruptible Power Supplies (UPS), Universal Serial Bus (USB) connectivity devices, Fire Wire digital video editing and connectivity products, Keyboard/Video/Mouse (KVM) switches, gaming devices and accessories, LAN cabling and networking hardware, peripheral sharing devices, high-quality audio/video cables, and cellular/PCS and computer accessories.  Belkin products are available through a network of major distributors, resellers and superstores.  For more information, call1-800-2BELKIN, or visit the company’s website at www.belkin.com.

 

 

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