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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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