Rennes, France — Thrustmaster, a maker of interactive entertainment hardware and accessories, will be releasing its newest official Xbox 360 licensed controllers, offering unrivalled innovation and ultimate precision, to meet the requirements of the most demanding gamers.

The GPX LightBack feature has been designed by Thrustmaster’s R&D teams to provide users with extensive real-time visual information, and features two essential innovations: ministicks enhanced with precision gauges and a Light Feedback feature.

The 2 precision gauges feature 8 built-in LEDs that provide the player with real-time information while the Light Feedback feature enhances the ministicks with interactive backlighting that illuminates with in-game events (e.g. firing rate, impacts sustained, etc.)

For enhanced gameplay, the GPX LightBack offers a Vibration Feedback feature controlled by 2 high-frequency vibration motors built into the device’s grips. Furthermore (and this is the hallmark of Thrustmaster’s official Xbox 360 licensed controllers), the ministicks offer precision levels that are twice that of most currently available controllers, thanks to new optimized firmware. The ministicks feature a genuine rubber textured non-slip surface, offering excellent comfort.

This high-end equipment is rounded off by 2 long, curved progressive triggers, offering perfect control over every action; these offer progressive and natural resistance levels, ensuring high-performance gameplay. The cross-shaped D-Pad also offers extreme precision in all 8 directions. The GPX LightBack also features an Xbox Guide/Windows Live button with 4 LEDs and a built-in connector for a headset with microphone.

The GPX LightBack’s junior sibling, the GPX, features an ergonomic design honed for optimum comfort and grip, with a non-slip grip extending over the controller’s lower surface. It also features 2 vibration motors running on different frequencies: a low-frequency vibration motor/buzzer on the left and a high-frequency vibration motor on the right, allowing players to receive separate information signals from games, which offers precious real-time in-game assistance.

The ministicks offer the same quality and precision as the GPX LightBack’s. The GPX’s other specifications, such as the Xbox Guide button, the cross-shaped D-Pad and the long-stroke, progressive dual triggers complete this versatile, high-performance controller’s features.

The GPX LightBack and GPX controllers will offer Xbox 360 owners and Windows (Vista, 7 and 8) PC users a fully immersive experience with their favorite games. The controllers will be available in October, at a suggested retail price of $29.99 for the GPX and $39.99 for the GPX LightBack. For more information on this product, or any other made by Thrustmaster, please see our website at www.thrustmaster.com.

About Thrustmaster
Guillemot Corporation is a designer and manufacturer of interactive entertainment hardware and accessories. The Group offers a diversified range of products under the Hercules and Thrustmaster brand names. Active in this market since 1984, the Guillemot Corporation Group is currently present in 11 countries including France, Germany, the UK, the United States, Canada, Belgium, Holland, Hong Kong, Romania and Italy, and distributes its products in more than 50 countries worldwide.

The Group’s mission is to offer high-performance, ergonomic products which maximize the enjoyment of digital interactive entertainment end users. www.guillemot.com.

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Sherman oaks, U.S.A. — On September 4, 2012, Performance Designed Products, manufacturer of the popular Afterglow brand of game controllers and communicators, introduced Rock Candy, a colorful line of sleek new gaming controllers designed to offer gamers maximum control and maximum self-expression at a minimum price.

The Rock Candy line of gaming controllers is designed to deliver comfortable ergonomics, smooth and uncomplicated aesthetics, matchless mechanical reliability and all the essential controller functions without loading the design down with lots of extraneous design flourishes.

The Rock Candy controller for Xbox 360 is Microsoft certified with a standard Xbox 360 controller shape and ergonomics. The Rock Candy controller for PlayStation 3 features an updated design to provide the PS3 gamer with hours of comfortable gaming, and the Rock Candy Gesture Controller for Wii is a wireless remote compatible with Wii MotionPlus, making it the perfect secondary controller for Wii games on either the Wii or Wii U.

However, the line’s bright colors are just the opposite of simple. The variety of colors available will allow gamers to express their individual gaming style without sacrificing ease of play. The initial line launch includes a cool and calculating blue, a naturally talented and elegant green, a fiery passionate red and a wild, free spirited pink with even more colors to come. Color is Expression with the Rock Candy line of gaming controllers.

“Gamers love showing off their personalities not only on the screen, but in the gaming accessories they choose.” said Bill Otte, Senior VP of Sales and Marketing of PDP, “Rock Candy lets gamers display who they are at an economical price without sacrificing exceptional control and reliability.”

Rock Candy controllers will be available this fall at participating retailers and at PDP.com for MSRP $12.99 (Control Stick for Wii), MSRP $17.99 (Gesture Controller for Wii), MSRP $14.99 (Wired Controller for PS3), and MSRP $24.99 (Wired Controller for Xbox 360).

Rock Candy Controller Key Details:

• Available for the Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, and Wii.
• Controller for Xbox 360 is Microsoft Certified and tested for performance.
• Sleek design and color choice give gamers the ability to express themselves with their choice in controller.
• Available in Red, Green, Blue, and Pink.
  • MSRP: $12.99 – $24.90
  • Available: October 2012

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