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SAITEK ROLLS OUT THE R440 WHEEL WITH
IMMERSION'S LATEST TOUCHSENSE TECHNOLOGY BW0753 MAY 15,2001 12:36 PACIFIC 15:36 EASTERN ( BW)(CA-SAITEK/IMMERSION-2)(IMMR) Full Force Ahead From Saitek's Game Controllers At E3; Saitek Rolls Out What It Takes To Play The Game With Force Business Editors/High Tech Writers E3Expo 2001 Kentia Hall, Booth 6533 LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 15, 2001--Saitek Industries unveiled a lineup of gaming products at this year's Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3) that lets gamers feel the full force, with pricing that offers the best value in the market. Continuing to support the importance of PC gaming, Saitek rolled out three new force feedback products: a racing wheel with the latest TouchSense(TM) technology from Immersion (NASDAQ: IMMR), the Cyborg 3D Force Stick and the Touch Force Optical Mouse Pro. On the console side, Saitek expanded its PlayStation2 line with two new pads and a racing wheel. The company also announced Digital Spark, a new brand of Game Boy(R) Advance accessories designed in partnership with SGRL in Barberton, Ohio. For Xbox, Saitek will offer a joystick, wheel, two pads and a snow board-shaped controller. "The Saitek philosophy of only offering a product when it represents the best value at any price point really shows in our E3 lineup," said Nicholas Gibbons, managing director of Saitek. Sticks It takes a great controller to stick it to the competition, but that is what Saitek unveiled in the new Cyborg 3D Force Stick. In addition to Immersion's latest patented TouchSense(TM) technology that allows gamers to feel the action on the screen, the newly designed Cyborg features dramatic sky blue backlighting. The Cyborg 3D Force Stick is designed for use by left- or right-handers and comes with Saitek's almost unlimited programming power. Also new: -- ST50 Action Stick and Throttle: lightning-quick response, smooth-action rotary throttle and a futuristic design. At $10 retail, it's the first serious stick at this price point. -- SP550 USB Stick and Pad Fusion: An all-new USB product that switches between controllers without disconnecting, perfect for first-time players and those who enjoy a wide range of games. ($30 retail) Mouse With more and more games requiring mouse and keyboard, Saitek's new Touch Force Optical Mouse Pro is a necessity. It's optical, eliminating the need for pads and cleaning, and the very latest TouchSense(TM) technology from Immersion lets players feel the game in a new way. Wheels Driving games were not forgotten as Saitek rolled out two new wheels. Featuring Immersion's latest TouchSense(TM) technology, the R440 Force Wheel, comes with an outstanding new pedal design. Unique to this new wheel are heel grips that put less stress on the feet and reduce slipping when going from gas to brake pedals. Delivering the most realistic racing experience available on desktop, the R440 comes with four wheel-mounted buttons and two gearshift paddles. ($80) Also new: -- R100 Sports Wheel: A newer design of the popular R100, a single arm clamp saves desk space and sturdy pedals offer high stability. The only high quality wheel at a retail of $29.95. -- R80: With a street price of around $20, this wheel is great with street racing titles and appeals to gamers who are not accustomed to pedals, or who don't want pedal clutter. Flight Controller The X36, which has long been considered the world's most advanced flight controller, has been transformed into the mighty X45 Digital Stick and Throttle offering the most realistic flying experience. This new model has a host of features to make it more like the real thing complete with covered missile launch button, backlit A and B buttons on the stick and D button on the throttle. The X45 comes with the latest programming software, at the stunning price of only $79.95 retail. Pads New games are great, but learning commands can be tough, and that is what the P8000 Command Pad simplifies. Actually a keyboard for gamers, the P8000 comes with the capability of designing special, command cards tailored for the player's games. It also offers high-speed surfing, one-touch site launch and quick and easy e-mail. Can be used on lap or desktop with the unlimited programming power of Saitek's Smart Technology. Also new: -- To keep the challenge in the game, a new USB "plug and play" Action Pad (P150) has been introduced for $15, making it a perfect choice for any PC gamer. Features include six fire buttons, two triggers, eight-way D-pad and removable mini-joystick. Saitek Industries initially built its reputation on smart products, establishing itself as the market leader with its Kasparov chess computers. Saitek has continued to build on its success with award-winning game controllers for the most popular gaming platforms. Saitek's vertical integration has allowed the company to react quickly to emerging market demands and ensure the highest quality control standards. About Immersion Corp. (www.immersion.com) Founded in 1993, Immersion Corp. develops and licenses advanced hardware and software technologies that let people use their sense of touch to better interact with the digital world around them. Immersion's haptic technology can be applied to virtually every digital experience including personal computing, entertainment, medical training, automotive interfaces, and three-dimensional simulation. Immersion's patented TouchSense(TM) technologies can dramatically improve computer users' performance and productivity by unlocking their sense of touch and allowing them to feel what they see and do on the computer screen. Immersion's medical simulation systems allow healthcare professionals to improve their procedural skills and increase patient safety by using 'digital patents'. Immersion and its wholly owned subsidiaries hold over 100 issued patents worldwide. BW0745 MAY 15,2001 12:26 PACIFIC 15:26 EASTERN ( BW)(CA-IMMERSION/SAITEK)(IMMR) There's a New Mouse in the Saitek House; Touch Force Mouse Offers Immersion's Advanced TouchSense Technology Business Editors/High-Tech Writers E3Expo 2001 Kentia Hall, Booth 6533 (Saitek) Kentia Hall, Booth 6727 (Immersion) LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 15, 2001--With an increasing number of PC games based around mouse and keyboard commands, Saitek's new Touch Force Mouse will be a welcome addition to a gamer's house. Immersion Corporation's (Nasdaq:IMMR) advanced TouchSense(TM) technology makes it a mouse that rocks. In addition to letting gamers feel the action on the screen, Saitek's Touch Force Mouse comes with the latest optical technology, eliminating the need for mouse pads and cleaning. More importantly to gamers, this optical technology offers fast, accurate response rates. Users can actually sense the force technology with menus, icons, windows or browsing Web pages. A wide range of physical feedback comes with TouchSense-enabled games, such as "Tribes 2" and "Black & White." Built to Saitek's award-winning engineering standards, the new Touch Force Mouse is designed to work equally well for left- and right-handers. "Gamers and general users alike will appreciate the experience of sense as they Web browse, play games or use office applications," said Nicholas Gibbons, managing director of Saitek Industries. "The Touch Force Mouse is how the mouse of the future will work, but we're offering it today," he said. In addition to the Touch Force Mouse, Saitek also offers two other gaming products with Immersion's latest TouchSense technology: the R440 Racing Wheel and the Cyborg 3D Force Stick. The Touch Force Mouse will be available in August. For more information, contact Saitek at 800/452-4377 or visit online at www.saitekusa.com. Saitek Industries initially built its reputation on smart products, establishing itself as the market leader with its Kasparov chess computers. Saitek has continued to build on its success with award-winning game controllers for the most popular gaming platforms. Saitek's vertical integration has allowed the company to react quickly to emerging market demands and ensure the highest quality control standards. About Immersion Corp. (www.immersion.com) Founded in 1993, Immersion Corp. develops and licenses advanced hardware and software technologies that let people use their sense of touch to better interact with the digital world around them. Immersion's haptic technology can be applied to virtually every digital experience including personal computing, entertainment, medical training, automotive interfaces, and three-dimensional simulation. Immersion's patented TouchSense(TM) technologies can dramatically improve computer users' performance and productivity by unlocking their sense of touch and allowing them to feel what they see and do on the computer screen. Immersion's medical simulation systems allow healthcare professionals to improve their procedural skills and increase patient safety by using "digital patents." Immersion and its wholly owned subsidiaries hold over 100 issued patents worldwide.
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