| Mad Catz opened for business in 1989 with one simple goal--to help gamers play better. Mad Catz makes accessories for gaming systems that highlight innovation and strong stylistic designs. Mad Catz, gamers themselves, work with fans in the gaming community to ensure that its products meet the needs of gamers while continually raising the bar in terms of quality. Mad Catz makes a variety of controllers for all platforms. Its handheld controllers range from retro controllers for the PlayStation 2 to more traditional controllers that exceed the original equipment in most every way. The retro controller still has the twin analog sticks, as well as the rest of the buttons on the PS2 controller. The design, though, is a sleek pastiche to the controllers from the early days of gaming. The normal Mad Catz controller (the one that mimics those that come with the equipment) manage to leave those in the dust when it comes to performance. All the buttons and analog sticks are present, but the Mad Catz controller also has pressure sensitive buttons and a turbo feature to kick your gaming into high gear. Mad Catz also has a mini version and a wireless version of this controller. Mad Catz also makes specialty controllers, such as a driving wheel and a beat pad. The steering wheels feature intense vibration to help the gamer feel the action, superior steering sensitivity, and 10 high performance buttons for greater control. The beat pad is for use with the dance games, such as Dance Dance Revolution. |