JOYTECH Announce Accessory Line for Nintendo® Wii™ Console
Windsor, England - November 17th, 2006
JOYTECH Europe Ltd., a wholly owned subsidiary of Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. and leading designer and manufacturer of third party video game accessories, announced today a new line of peripherals designed for use with the Nintendo® Wii console.
Released to coincide with the launch of the Wii console, the JOYTECH line of Wii compatible accessories promises to further enhance the innovative range of software planned for the Wii console. JOYTECH's initial line of Wii compatible accessories includes the following products:
JOYTECH Wii Sports Pack:
Further enhancing the realism of Wii sporting software, the Wii Sports Pack features three separate accessories: A Racing Grip, Golf Grip and Racket Grip, which each attach quickly and safely to the Wii Remote, transforming the game play experience. Designed to match the aesthetics of the Wii Remote, the Wii Sports Pack is a must for all sporting fans.
JOYTECH Wii Power Station:
The Wii Power Station features not one, but two high quality rechargeable Battery-Packs, designed for use in up to two Wii Remotes, removing the need for replacement batteries. When finished gaming, the Docking Station charges, stores and protects up to two Wii Remotes and provides a retractable cradle to store the Wii Nunchuk controller.
JOYTECH Wii Racing Grip:
Grab pole position with the Wii Racing Grip! Attaching quickly and safely to the Wii Remote, the Racing Grip is ideal for any and all Wii racing games, quickly transforming your Wii Remote into an 'arcade style' racing wheel!
JOYTECH Wii Controller Grip:
Get a grip with the Wii Controller Grip! Designed for use with software that requires holding the Wii Remote in a horizontal position, the Controller Grip attaches quickly and safely to the Wii Remote, adding a set of comfortable grips mimicking a traditional style game controller and offering comfortable, precision game play.
JOYTECH Wii Silicon Gloves:
Protecting and customizing the Wii Remote, the Silicon Gloves are easy to apply and remove. The Silicon Gloves feature four separate, high quality Gloves, each differently colored and each proving ideal for multi-player gaming, allowing players to easily identify their Remote whilst offering durability and protection.
JOYTECH Wii Silicon Glove Pack:
Featuring two complete sets of Silicon Gloves for both the Wii Remote and Wii Nunchuk (One colored blue and one colored pink), the Silicon Glove Pack offers complete durability, protection and a secure grip for up to two players.
The new line of JOYTECH Wii compatible accessories will be available in North America and Europe this Winter.
JOYTECH - Wii Accessorize.
For further information:
Alex Verrey, PR and Communications Manager -JOYTECH Europe - +44 (0)1753 496 707
Carter Lee - Director of Operations - JOYTECH North America/Canada - + (1) 646-723-4260
For further information on JOYTECH peripherals, please visit: www.joytech.net
About JOYTECH Europe
Headquartered in Windsor England, JOYTECH Europe is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc., and a manufacturer and distributor of third party video game accessories. All JOYTECH products provide gamers with high-quality accessories for all current gaming consoles, as well as PCs, at competitive prices. For further information on JOYTECH peripherals, please visit: www.joytech.net
About Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc.
Headquartered in New York City, Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. is a global developer, marketer, distributor and publisher of interactive entertainment software games for the PC, PlayStation® game console, PlayStation®2 and PLAYSTATION®3 computer entertainment systems, PSP® (PlayStation®Portable) system, Xbox® and Xbox 360 video game and entertainment systems from Microsoft, Nintendo GameCube, Nintendo DS and Game Boy® Advance. The Company publishes and develops products through its wholly owned labels Rockstar Games, 2K and 2K Sports, and Global Star Software; and distributes software, hardware and accessories in North America through its Jack of All Games subsidiary. Take-Two also manufactures and markets video game accessories in Europe, North America and the Asia Pacific region through its Joytech subsidiary. The Company maintains sales and marketing offices in Cincinnati, New York, Toronto, Geneva, London, Paris, Munich, Madrid, Milan, Sydney, Breda (Netherlands), Auckland, Shanghai and Tokyo. Take-Two's common stock is publicly traded on NASDAQ under the symbol TTWO. For more corporate and product information please visit our website at www.take2games.com.
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