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- Mad Catz Interactive, Inc. is a global provider of interactive entertainment and gaming peripherals, founded in 1989 and headquartered in San Diego, California. The company designs, develops, manufactures, markets, sells, and distributes a broad range of gaming accessories, including gaming mice, keyboards, headsets, controllers, mouse pads, and specialty controllers such as flight sticks, steering wheels, pedals, and throttles for video game consoles, personal computers, and mobile devices. Its products are marketed principally under the Mad Catz, Tritton, and Saitek brand names and serve gamers across multiple platforms including in-home gaming consoles, handheld gaming devices, Windows and Mac computers, smartphones, and tablets. Mad Catz operates through distributors and retailers in the United States, Canada, Europe, Australia, and Asia.
In recent years, Mad Catz underwent significant changes including its return as a brand under new ownership headquartered in Kowloon, Hong Kong, as Mad Catz Global Limited in 2018. The company has launched new product lines supporting the GameSmart initiative which features Bluetooth Smart technology for improved compatibility and battery life. In 2024, Mad Catz expanded into the game publishing sector with the launch of the title "Yatagarasu Enter the Eastward." Additionally, the company has formed strategic distribution partnerships, such as the exclusive distribution agreement with Seorin C&I in South Korea, enhancing its market reach in key gaming regions. Mad Catz continues to innovate within the gaming peripherals market, maintaining its legacy as a prominent brand recognized for high-performance gaming gear and accessories internationally.