RADICA INTRODUCES ITS NEW LINE OF PERIPHERALS AT E3
PlayStation® , PlayStation® 2, and Game Boy ColorÔ
DALLAS, TX, APRIL 7, 2000 -- Dallas based Radica USA, Ltd.,
a leading marketer of electronic handheld and tabletop games bursts into the
US console market with peripherals for the Sony PlayStation and PlayStation2
family of game consoles, and Game Boy Color. Combining Radica’s innovative,
high quality approach to handheld gaming with their Gamester line, Europe’s
most successful brand of video game controllers, Radica brings players closer
to the action by providing features that enhance the game play experience.
Radica's expansion into the U.S. console market opens up an opportunity for
the company to offer inventive and fun game systems, computer game peripherals
and accessories to retailers and game players. Radica debuts the peripheral
line at the Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3), Los Angeles
Convention Center, Kentia Hall, Los Angeles, California, May 11-13, 2000,
Booth 6701.
Vibra ForceÔ Racing Wheel
Europe’s best-selling racing wheel brings a new
definition of control to video game racing. Get a firm grip on this
Formula-styled, multi-textured wheel with action buttons positioned right at
your fingertips. The Euro-style, winged base allows for comfortable laptop
use, or a combination of clamps and suction cups secures the unit firmly to a
tabletop. A combination of high and low vibration motors provides dual force
feedback so players feel every bump and collision. The oversized pedal
assembly features a non-slip base and analog accelerator and brake pedals.
(Platform: Sony PlayStation, PlayStation2. Availability: September
2000/$39.99)
Vibra ForceÔ Racer
Radica puts the feel of a racing wheel in the palm of your hand with the
Vibra Force Racer. This racing controller provides a unique shape and feel
with the precision of a handheld controller. It’s the feel of a racing wheel
in the palm of your hand. Vibra Force has high and low vibration motors and
supports all PlayStation steering modes. (Platform: Sony PlayStation,
PlayStation2. Availability: September 2000/$17.99)
Vibra ForceÔ Controller
Take control with Vibra Force from Radica. Featuring a hot
rod style, cool blue or smokin’ black metal-flake finish, the Vibra Force
controller has rubberized analog thumb sticks for better grip and control.
Vibra Force controllers have both high and low vibration motors for dual force
feedback realism, and are priced to provide greater value for all PlayStation
game console owners. (Platform: Sony PlayStation, PlayStation2. Availability:
September 2000/$14.99)
Vibra ForceÔ Pro Controller
The Vibra Force Pro offers a higher level of feature set
with a comfortable case, non-slip analog thumb sticks and grip inserts, dual
vibration, and tilt with three levels of sensitivity. The Vibra Force Pro
controller enhances the gaming experience because the tilt control can be
turned on or off during game play without affecting performance. The tilt of
the controller governs the speed and direction of the game play, while dual
force technology puts you in touch with the environment. Plus, programmable
buttons allow you to map your preferences independently of the game. Take your
game to a new level of control with the Vibra Force Pro controller.(Platform:
Sony PlayStation, PlayStation2. Availability: September 2000/$19.99)
Pro-Fold Magnifier
The Pro-Fold Folding Magnifier is the first magnifier that
folds down over the Game Boy unit, providing portability and protection
without the need for bulky cases and protectors. When the Pro-Fold is flipped
up it magnifies the game screen and also features two lights to illuminate
game play in any condition. Provides over 10 hours of light from one
"AAA" battery, and comes in three colors: kiwi, teal and purple.
(Platform: Game Boy Color. Availability: September 2000/$9.99)
Spotlights
Shedding some light on the Game Boy Color, Spotlights for
Game Boy Color offers twice the light of other light products. Radica
Spotlights let you play anywhere and anytime there is not enough background
light. Spotlights features two swiveling lights for optimal positioning and
gaming with no screen glare. Best of all, Spotlights are powered directly from
your Game Boy, so there’s no need for batteries. Available in purple, kiwi
and teal. (Availability: September 2000/$9.99)
Radica Games Limited (Radica) is a Bermuda company
headquartered in Hong
Kong (NASDAQ-RADA). Radica is a leading developer, manufacturer and
distributor of a diverse line of electronic products including handheld and
tabletop games, high-tech toys, video game controllers and peripherals, and
Internet enabled appliances. Radica has subsidiaries in the U.S.A.,
Canada
and the U.K., and a factory in Dongguan, Southern China. More
information
about Radica can be found on the Internet at www.radicagames.com.
Consumers with questions can call Radica’s toll free
consumer service number
at 800-803-9611 or visit the Radica web site at www.radicagames.com.
Owned by Radica Games, LMP designs and engineers
best-selling gaming
accessories for PlayStation, Nintendo 64, Game Boy and PC. LMP's key brands
include Gamester, Evolution and Dual Force. LMP is
headquartered in Hertford, England and maintains a Hong Kong office. In the
previous financial year, turnover met US$20 million with net profits of US$1.1
million. Radica Games is a leading developer, manufacturer and distributor of
electronic handheld and tabletop games. Radica has subsidiaries in the USA,
Canada and the UK and an ISO9000 certified manufacturing facility in the Far
East. LMP's web site is located at www.leda.co.uk.
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Note: Names and availability subject to change.
The foregoing discussion contains forward-looking
statements that involve risks and uncertainties that could cause actual
results to differ materially from projected results. Forward-looking
statements include statements about efforts to attract or prospects for
additional or increased business, new product introductions and other
statements of a non-historical nature. Actual results may differ from
projected results due to various Risk Factors, including Risks of
Manufacturing in China, Dependence on Product Appeal and New Product
Introductions, and Dependence on Major Customers, as set forth in the
Company’s Annual Report on Form 20-F for the fiscal year ended October 31,
1998, as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. See "Item 1.
Description of Business - Risk Factors" in such report on Form 20-F.s.
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