We may have covered a lot of gadget based news from CES but that doesn't mean we still don't love our games. Thankfully Nintendo finally announced the one bit of news Pokemon fans have been
waiting for.

A fully 3D adventure designed specifically for the Nintendo 3DS called Pokemon X and Y. Yup let that sink in.

Nintendo put on their now regular Nintendo Direct streams and had the Nintendo Global President Satoru Iwata tell us the history of the Pokemon franchise. Compelling stuff but it took only 10 minutes before we were shown our first glimpse of the new Pokemon X and Y. You can find the trailer below.


Of course we have the obligatory new starter Pokemon known as Chespin, Fennekin and Froakie but we were also teased with the new legendary Pokemon creatures.

Pokemon X and Y will be hitting Japan, America, Europe and Australia October 2013.

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New Cyber-shot™ cameras from Sony with best-ever picture quality, enhanced Optical SteadyShot and Wi-Fi

· Improved Optical SteadyShot, effective even when zooming
· Enhanced Superior Auto for better results with moving subjects
· Built-in Wi-Fi for easy image sharing and backups
· Instant portrait retouching with new Beauty Effect 
· Advanced Flash brightens shots of distant subjects

Latest additions to the Cyber-shot™ camera range from Sony offer more exciting opportunities to shoot and share those precious memories – from action-packed holidays and parties to personality-filled portraits.

Featured on the slim, stylish Cyber-shot™ WX200, WX80 and WX60, Sony’s acclaimed Exmor R™ CMOS sensor delivers sparkling, detail-packed still images and Full HD video.

Now up to four times more effective than last year1, Optical SteadyShot on Exmor R™ CMOS models reduces the effects of camera shake for crisp, blur-free results, even when zooming – a common cause of blurred images. Now you’ll see smoother, more stable results at all zoom settings, from wide-angle landscapes to telephoto close-ups.

Newly refined on all three Exmor R™ CMOS models, Superior Auto takes the guesswork out of picking the right camera settings. Cyber-shot™ recognises an even wider range of shooting situations, including tricky low-light scenes. Everything is adjusted automatically for best results in daylight or dusk, with improved motion detection for better, blur-free images when your subject is moving.

Built-in Wi-Fi (Cyber-shot™ WX200 and WX80) makes image sharing easier than ever. Send full-resolution photos wirelessly to your smartphone or tablet, then upload to your favourite social networks using Sony’s PlayMemories Mobile app. View images stored in the camera on your networked TV; or backup photos and videos straight from your camera to a PC with no cables needed.

Wi-Fi even lets you use your smartphone as a handy remote to control your Cyber-shot™. It’s like having a second shutter button in your pocket – great for self-portraits or group shots where you don’t want to be left out of the fun. Other camera functions can also be controlled remotely via Wi-Fi from your mobile, including start movie recording, zoom, select flash mode, self-timer and image review2.

Featured right across this season’s Cyber-shot™ line-up, Beauty Effect brings out the best in your portrait subjects. After shooting, the camera cleverly re-touches photos, removing skin blemishes and wrinkles for more flattering results. It can even widen the appearance of half-closed eyes, whiten teeth and deal with shiny foreheads. Effective with female and male subjects, it's instant, automatic and far easier than using your PC for tricky image editing.

All new models also feature Advanced Flash that boosts the camera's sensitivity, making further-away subjects appear brighter with the same amount of light3. Extending the camera's effective flash range, is a big bonus for party shots, indoors or at dusk where your camera's built-in flash often struggles to reach the action. 

Common to all Exmor R™ CMOS models, compatibility with new TRILUMINOS(TM) Colour4 lets you enjoy those most precious memories, reproduced with rich and natural colours. You’ll experience an expanded palette of vivid, ultra-realistic colours when still images and videos are played back on any BRAVIA TV with support for TRILUMINOS(TM) Display.

This season’s new Cyber-shot™ models at a glance
The slim, compact Cyber-shot™ WX200, WX80 and WX60 capture superb still images and Full HD movies in a light, stylish camera that’s ideal for travel or everyday shooting.

Tough enough to keep up the pace, the rugged new Cyber-shot™ TF1 shrugs off snow, sand, dust, freezing temperatures and total immersion at depths up to 10m5. The sporty, shock resistant body is styled for comfortable handling, with easy, fumble-free controls that won't get in the way of having serious fun – from hiking and grime-soaked bike trails to the beach or pool. The camera automatically adjusts LCD brightness for a clear view of shots, whether you’re inside or outdoors.

With its powerful 26x optical zoom range, the Cyber-shot™ H200 helps you shoot like a pro without needing to change lenses. The camera’s ergonomic comfort grip and DSLR-like styling take their cues from Sony’s ‘α’ interchangeable-lens camera range.

The light, compact Cyber-shot™ W730 makes point-and-shoot photography refreshingly simple, while the W710 adds large, fuss-free buttons to reassure photo novices. You’ll enjoy detail-packed stills and HD video clips every time, without the worry of fiddly camera settings or confusing controls. 

Features at a glance
Cyber-shot™ WX200 - 18.2 effective megapixels Exmor R™ CMOS sensor, 10x optical zoom Sony G Lens, enhanced Optical SteadyShot, Full HD video, Superior Auto, high-speed Autofocus, Wi-Fi, Beauty Effect, Advanced Flash.

Cyber-shot™ WX80 - 16.2 effective megapixels Exmor R™ CMOS sensor, 8x optical zoom Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar lens, enhanced Optical SteadyShot, Full HD video, Superior Auto, Wi-Fi, Beauty Effect, Advanced Flash.

Cyber-shot™ WX60 - 16.2 effective megapixels Exmor R™ CMOS sensor, 8x optical zoom Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar lens, enhanced Optical SteadyShot, Full HD video, Superior Auto, Beauty Effect, Advanced Flash.

Cyber-shot™ TF1 – waterproof to 10m, dust-, shock- and freeze-proof5. 16.1 effective megapixels Super HAD CCD sensor, 4x optical zoom lens, Optical SteadyShot, HD video, Beauty Effect, Advanced Flash.

Cyber-shot™ H200 – 20.1 effective megapixels Super HAD CCD sensor, 26x optical zoom Sony lens, HD video, Intelligent Auto, Beauty Effect, Advanced Flash, compatible with AA dry batteries.

Cyber-shot™ W730 - 16.1 effective megapixels Super HAD CCD sensor, 8x optical zoom Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar lens, Optical SteadyShot, HD video, Intelligent Auto, Beauty Effect, Advanced Flash.

Cyber-shot™ W710 - 16.1 effective megapixels Super HAD CCD sensor, 5x optical zoom Sony lens, HD video, Intelligent Auto, Beauty Effect, Advanced Flash.

There’s a wide choice of official Cyber-shot™ accessories by Sony, including colour coordinating carry cases, straps, batteries and chargers. See the full range of Cyber-shot™ accessories here:http://www.sony.co.uk/hub/cyber-shot-digital-cameras/accessories

This season’s new Cyber-shot™ WX200, WX80, WX60, TF1, H200, W730 and W710 digital compact cameras by Sony are available in Europe from February 2013.

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This season’s camcorders by Sony with best-ever picture quality, superior sound and easy sharing

• Balanced Optical SteadyShot for smoother movies deployed in increased number of models
• Brighter projector models with external input
• Easy wireless sharing and backups with optional Wi-Fi
• Every sound captured beautifully – from the loudest concert to gentle whispers

Capture those once-in-a-lifetime family memories with the new Handycam® range of Full HD camcorders from Sony.

Enhanced picture quality and wider shooting options are teamed with exciting possibilities to share and enjoy your videos. Your movies look smoother and more professional than ever thanks to Sony’s innovative Balanced Optical SteadyShot technology. Projector brightness is boosted on many models, and a new projector input lets you beam the screen of your smartphone, tablet or PC onto a wall or any nearby surface.

Making its Handycam® debut, an optional Wi-Fi adapter simplifies cable-free transfers of video clips and still photos – and even lets you control the camcorder remotely with your smartphone[1].

Better-quality images and sound

Sony’s unique Exmor R™ CMOS sensor inside every new Full HD Handycam® assures beautifully clear, detailed video footage and sparkling stills. You’ll get results to be proud of – even in tricky low-light conditions where other camcorders and smartphone cameras struggle.

Unique to Sony, Balanced Optical SteadyShot now features across even more Handycam® models. This powerful image stabiliser cuts handheld image wobbles for smoother, steadier footage in virtually any shooting situation. ‘Floating’ optics and sensor inside the camcorder compensate more effectively for hand tremors – providing up to 13x better image stabilisation that’s effective at all zoom settings, from wide angle to dramatic close-ups.

Shooting possibilities are broadened further with enhanced wide angle performance right across the range. All models – including entry-level HD Handycam® now offer a wide angle lens with less than 30mm minimum focal length. Squeeze more into landscapes, parties and big family groups: you’ll have no worries getting everyone – and everything – into the picture.

Common to all models, compatibility with new “TRILUMINOS Colour”[2] lets you enjoy those most precious memories, reproduced with rich and natural colours. You’ll experience an expanded palette of vivid, ultra-realistic colours when videos and still images are played back on any BRAVIA TV with support for “TRILUMINOS Display”.

Your camcorder’s audio is also upgraded this season. Sony’s Advanced Sound System (on selected models) offers several quality enhancements to ensure superior soundtracks – whether you’re in a packed arena with your favourite band or capturing a baby’s first gentle gurgles. The high-quality external microphone on select models ensures that audio is captured with pinpoint accuracy.

Wider Dynamic Range ensures great clarity with loud and quiet sounds alike. Audio record levels can be tweaked for best results without distortion – even at extreme volumes where your smartphone or camera’s microphone just can’t cope with the overload. And for the best possible movie soundtracks, there’s a choice of optional microphones by Sony to record sparkling sound in any situation.

More great ways to share and save the memories

Projector power has been boosted for brighter movie shows that everyone in the room can enjoy. Light output of the range-leading Handycam® PJ780V is now upped by over 50%, while resolution has been upgraded for even clearer, sharper projected images. 

In addition, most projector models now offer an HDMI input. Just hook up the output of your smartphone, tablet or PC:[3] then use Handycam® to project movies, slideshows, web pages or games onto a nearby wall or white surface.

In a Handycam® first, all new camcorders now offer the option of recording HD video in either AVCHD or MP4 formats. AVCHD offers the best possible picture quality for enjoying on your Full HD TV or burning to Blu-ray Disc for archiving. Alternatively, shoot crisply-detailed clips using the popular, bandwidth-saving MP4 format: it’s perfect for online sharing and easy uploads to favourite social media web sites from your PC.

New accessories for Handycam®

All new Handycam® models feature the ‘Multi Terminal’ interface that allows intelligent communication between camcorder and shooting accessories.

New camcorders above the HDR-PJ/CX400 series feature the ‘Multi Interface Shoe’ that accommodates accessories including flash and microphones while drawing power from the camera. Developed as a common shoe for imaging products by Sony including digital still cameras, video cameras and interchangeable lens cameras, the Multi Interface Shoe is also compatible with accessories by Sony conforming to the ISO standard.

Compatible with 2013 Multi Interface Shoe Handycam® models, the ADP-WL1M is a compact Wi-Fi adapter module that brings wireless connectivity to Handycam® for the first time. Allowing easy wireless transfers of MP4 movie files and photos directly to a smartphone or tablet, it also enables cable-free backups of movie files and photos to your PC. You can even use your smartphone as a handy wireless remote to control Record Start/Stop, zoom and other functions on Handycam®.

The HVL-LEIR1 is a handy battery-powered video light that’s compatible with all new Multi Interface Shoe camcorder models. Running on AA batteries, it doubles as an infrared source for exciting ‘no-lights’ footage with Handycam® models that support NightShot or Super NightShot.

Also Multi Interface Shoe compatible, the ECM-XYST1M Stereo Microphone supports high quality sound recording. Its wide frequency response assures crisp dialogue and ambient sounds.

The RDP-CA2 is a portable ‘360 degrees’ speaker that connects directly to compatible camcorder models featuring a Multi Terminal. It’s a great way for everyone in the room to enjoy a clear, rich soundtrack while viewing movies on Handycam® projector models.

There’s also a choice of three new Remote Control Tripods, all compatible with Multi Terminal Handycam® models. The compact VCT-VPR1 is joined by the sturdy VCT-VPR10 and the range-topping VCT-VPR100.

Key features: this season’s new Handycam® models at a glance


Handycam® PJ780VE – Exmor R™ CMOS; Full HD 25p/50p; Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar lens with 17x extended zoom / 10x optical zoom / 26mm wide angle; Balanced Optical Steady Shot; 35 lumen projector and stereo speakers; HDMI external projector input; Advanced Sound Processor; High-quality external microphone; Electronic Viewfinder; Manual Dial; Multi Interface Shoe; AVCHD/MP4 recording; Wi-Fi compatible

Handycam® PJ650VE - Exmor R™ CMOS; Full HD 25p/50p; Sony G Lens with 20x extended zoom / 12x optical zoom / 26.8mm wide angle; Balanced Optical Steady Shot; 20 lumen projector and stereo speakers; HDMI external projector input; Advanced Sound Processor; Electronic Viewfinder; Manual Dial; Multi Interface Shoe; AVCHD/MP4 recording; Wi-Fi compatible

Handycam® PJ420VE - Exmor R™ CMOS; Full HD 25p/50p; Sony G Lens with 55x extended zoom / 30x optical zoom / 26.8mm wide angle; Balanced Optical Steady Shot; 13 lumen projector and stereo speakers; HDMI external projector input; Advanced Sound Processor; Multi Interface Shoe; AVCHD/MP4 recording; Wi-Fi compatible

Handycam® PJ320E - Exmor R™ CMOS; Full HD 50p; Sony G Lens with 55x extended zoom / 30x optical zoom / 26.8mm wide angle; Optical Steady Shot Active Mode; 13 lumen projector and stereo speakers; HDMI external projector input; Multi Interface Shoe; AVCHD/MP4 recording

Handycam® CX410VE - Exmor R™ CMOS; Full HD 25p/50p; Sony G Lens with 55x extended zoom / 30x optical zoom / 26.8mm wide angle; Balanced Optical Steady Shot; Multi Interface Shoe; AVCHD/MP4 recording; Wi-Fi compatible

Handycam® CX320E - Exmor R™ CMOS; Full HD 50p; Sony G Lens with 55x extended zoom / 30x optical zoom / 26.8mm wide angle; Optical Steady Shot Active Mode; Multi Interface Shoe; AVCHD/MP4 recording; Wi-Fi compatible

Handycam® CX280E - Exmor R™ CMOS; Full HD 50p; Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar lens with 50x extended zoom / 27x optical zoom / 29.8mm wide angle; Optical Steady Shot; AVCHD/MP4 recording

Handycam® CX220E - Exmor R™ CMOS; Full HD 50p; Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar lens with 32x extended zoom / 27x optical zoom / 29.8mm wide angle; Electronic Steady Shot; AVCHD/MP4 recording

The new range of Handycam® HD camcorders by Sony are available in Europe from February 2013.

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Sensational styling plus Wi-Fi, online services and easy control from your mobile

• Cutting-edge new styling inspired by Sense of Quartz to harmonise with your new BRAVIA TV
• Enhanced Wi-Fi connectivity with stronger signal reception and extended range
• Internet-enabled with smart access to wide range of streaming music, video and interactive services 
• Browse online content & services with TV SideView mobile app

 

Home entertainment has never looked better with four sensationally styled new Smart Blu-ray Disc™ Players from Sony.

This season’s feature-packed Smart Blu-ray Disc™ Player line-up instantly adds presence to any living space. Confidently sculpted lines echo the Sense of Quartz styling that’s a signature of this season’s BRAVIA TV range.

Whether you’re watching movies in 3D on Blu-ray Disc™ or your favourite DVD upscaled to Full HD, you’ll enjoy supreme picture quality. Connect your Smart Blu-ray Disc™ player to the latest generation of BRAVIA LCD TVs with support for TRILUMINOS Display – you’ll enjoy even more vibrant images with a richer, wider range of lifelike colours.

The new fully-enclosed optical drive maximises playback stability and now features even faster Quick Start Loading. Just slip in a disc and you’re moments away from a more satisfying, immersive entertainment experience.

Connect to even more entertainment experiences with Wi-FiBuilt-in Wi-Fi on selected models connects you with an exciting world of online content and services. Wireless reception is improved compared with previous models for stronger, more stable access to streaming services… even if your Wi-Fi hub is out in the hallway or in another room.

It’s easy to explore a huge choice of content from Sony and other great names. One simple subscription to Sony Entertainment Network lets you enjoy thousands of on-demand movies and TV shows from Video Unlimited, or browse millions of songs and ad-free radio channels from Music Unlimited. Need even more entertainment? Access popular streaming services like LOVEFiLM and Netflix. Browse favourite web sites on the big screen while relaxing on the sofa. You can even join the conversation on social networking sites like Facebook and Twitter as you watch TV.

Stay in control with TV SideViewControl your Smart Blu-ray Disc™ Player (*1) from your Xperia Tablet, Xperia smartphone, iPhone or iPad with TV SideView. This free mobile app (Android or iOS) makes it easy to explore online services and discover more great content related to the disc or show you’re watching. It’s a supremely satisfying home entertainment experience… right at your fingertips. Busy doing something else? You can even control your Blu-ray Disc™ Player ‘hands free’ with voice commands.

The new the BDP-S1100, BDP-S3100, BDP-S4100 and BDP-S5100 Smart Blu-ray Disc™ Players by Sony are available from February 2013.

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• New range of 4K LED TV will be introduced in 65” and 55”
• See every detail with 4K X-Reality PRO and latest X-Reality PRO
• Discover a rich new world of colour with TRILUMINOS Display
• Thrill to clearer sound with strong, rich bass
• Connect easily with your smartphone or tablet
• Experience the presence and simplicity of Sony’s new Sense of Quartz design

Feel the beauty, emotion, drama and excitement of every moment with this season’s best-ever BRAVIA line-up from Sony. Stunning pictures and soul-stirring sound come together in an immersive TV experience that’s never been more real. Enrich your viewing enjoyment and effortlessly control BRAVIA with your smartphone or tablet. Add a subtly powerful presence to any living space with Sense of Quartz – the dramatic new direction in TV design that enhances your entire entertainment experience.

Go beyond HD with detail that’s never been more realOnce you’ve seen it there’s no going back. Immerse yourself in an incredible world of 4K images by Sony, packed with extraordinary detail that’s just like real life. The powerful 4K X-Reality PRO processing engine lets you enjoy all your favourite content in detail-packed 4K resolution – from Blu-ray Disc™ and TV broadcasts to web videos. With all content upscaled to four times the resolution of Full HD (actual resolution 3840 x 2160 pixels), 4Ktransforms your viewing experience as you’ve never dreamed before.

 

Following the release of its highly acclaimed 4K LED TV in the world’s largest 84” class, Sony expands its line-up through the phased global launch of 65” and 55” X9000A series 4K LED TVs.

Best-ever picture quality, whatever the sourceWhatever you’re watching, the latest X-Reality PRO engine analyses, cleans and refines images, carefully matching pixel patterns against its huge database. You’ll get the best from any picture source – from movies to low-resolution smartphone clips.

A wider world of richer, purer coloursUnique to Sony, new TRILUMINOS Display enriches your viewing with an even wider palette of rich, ultra-real colours, including hard-to-reproduce reds and emerald greens. From shimmering seascapes to flowers and lush, rolling meadows – everything’s more vivid and satisfyingly real. Skies are bluer, and faces look better with subtle, natural skin tones.

By integrating QD Vision’s “Color IQ” (*1) optical component with Sony’s unique display technologies, this television set achieves significantly wider colour gamut, that provides a far more natural and vivid viewing experience with a heightened sense of depth.

Soul-stirring sound you’ll really feelSony’s unique Signal-to-Sound architecture makes every moment more real – from the roar of a packed stadium to the quietest whisper. Advanced processing technology restores, optimises and refines audio signals for sparkling music and dialogue that adds an extra thrill to all your viewing.

Just one touch: make the connection with your phone or tabletThe new BRAVIA Line-up is smarter than ever, coming together with mobile devices to create a seamless entertainment experience. Browse schedules, record shows and explore related content with TV SideView, the intuitive new app for your Android or iOS device. Touch your NFC-compatible Xperia smartphone briefly against One-touch Remote, the NFC embedded simple TV remote to effortlessly establish a wireless connection. Then ‘mirror’ your phone on BRAVIA: it’s a great way to enjoy photos, videos, games and apps on the big screen with fabulous colour and detail.

Sense of Quartz – beauty and intelligence combinedOpen your imagination to Sense of Quartz, the subtly powerful new direction in TV design by Sony. Timeless geometrical forms are fused in harmonious balance, with the monolithic quartz-like rectangular panel floating over a circular base that expresses purity and simplicity. They’re united by an intelligent ‘core’, responding to your commands with a softly coloured glow immediately beneath the Sony logo on the TV’s bezel.

This season’s stunning new BRAVIA range will be available in Europe from April 2013, and the X9000A series from July 2013.

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Mad Catz Interactive, Inc. announced today a new range of products featuring the Company’s new GameSmart™ technology. Initial products in the range include the R.A.T.^M mobile gaming mouse, the F.R.E.Q.^Mheadset, the M.O.U.S.⁹wireless mouse, and the C.T.R.L.^Rwireless gamepad.

In addition to delivering leading edge gaming performance on PC, Mac and in some instances consoles, GameSmart products are designed to extend the core gaming experience to supporting smart devices. GameSmartoffers mobile game developers and publishers standardization, ease of implementation and scalability when enabling controller and console-like accessory functionality in mobile games. GameSmartcontrol products will function through the Bluetooth^®Smart stack, will be game and hardware independent, and will feature simplified setup, longer battery life and universal compatibility.

The R.A.T.^Mis the first mouse to combine Bluetooth Smart technology and a gaming grade laser sensor, providing market leading battery life, universal compatibility and the performance expected from a R.A.T. gaming mouse. Delivering up to a one year battery life, the R.A.T.^M is compatible with a multitude of devices from PC and Mac through to next generation TV’s and tablets. For devices that do not feature Bluetooth Smart mouse support, the R.A.T.^Mcomes equipped with a nano dongle. For platforms running Windows^® 8 with native Bluetooth Smart mouse support, the R.A.T.^M can be connected directly. The R.A.T.^M features an adjustable palm rest, 12 action buttons (10 of which are programmable), and a power efficient 6400DPI twin-eye laser sensor. The R.A.T.^M uses an all new Windows^® and Mac compatible drag-and-drop programming interface, allowing gamers to intuitively program commands with speed. In addition, the R.A.T.^Mis app-enabled, allowing for future configuration via a smart device app.

The F.R.E.Q.^Mis the first mobile headset in the F.R.E.Q. audio line, featuring rich stereo sound and a lightweight aluminum chassis which folds away for easy transport. The F.R.E.Q.^Mcomes with two unique in-line cables, one for use with PC or Mac and the other for use with smart devices and some consoles; each providing the user with different functionality.

The M.O.U.S.⁹, with striking aesthetics based upon the Company’s award-winning R.A.T. gaming mouse, has been simplified for everyday use and features new Bluetooth^® Smart technology and a laser sensor capable of tracking on virtually any surface, including glass. 

Delivering up to a one year battery life, the M.O.U.S.⁹is compatible with a multitude of devices from PC and Mac through to next generation TV’s and tablets. For devices that do not have Bluetooth Smart mouse support, the M.O.U.S.⁹ comes equipped with a nano dongle. For platforms running Windows 8 with native Bluetooth Smart mouse support, the M.O.U.S.⁹ can be connected directly. The M.O.U.S.⁹ features an adjustable palm rest and uses an all new Windows^® and Mac compatible drag-and-drop programming interface, allowing gamers to intuitively program commands with speed, featuring profiles for many home and office applications such as Adobe^® Creative Suite and Microsoft^® Office. The M.O.U.S.⁹is app-enabled, allowing for future configuration via a smart device app.

The C.T.R.L.^Ris inspired by the Company’s critically acclaimed MLG Pro Circuit Controller and will bring console-like functionality to smart devices. Equipped with dual analog sticks, triggers, media controls, shoulder and action buttons, the C.T.R.L.^Rconnects via Bluetooth Smart technology and brings a fully featured console-like experience to any compatible device.

The C.T.R.L.^Ris app-enabled and can be configured via a smart device app.

“Our GameSmartinitiative aims to enable core gaming on smart devices, similar to the console living room or PC gaming experience. We’re committed to adding smart device compatibility to our core gaming products wherever practical and to playing a pivotal role in bringing core gaming to the mobile platform,” said Darren Richardson, the President and Chief Executive Officer of Mad Catz Interactive, Inc. “We are excited about the new range and believe it fits perfectly with our long-term strategy of designing innovative products for passionate gamers.”

The R.A.T.^M, F.R.E.Q.^M, M.O.U.S.⁹, and C.T.R.L.^Rare each expected to be available in a range of distinctive colors in early 2013.

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Mad Catz Interactive, Inc. announced today that the Company’s S.T.R.I.K.E.⁷Professional Gaming Keyboard was selected as an Innovations 2013 Design and Engineering Awards ‘Best of Innovations’honoree in the Gaming Hardware & Accessories product category.

Judged by a panel of independent industrial designers, engineers and members of the trade press, the S.T.R.I.K.E.⁷came top in its category, beating out all other competing products to win the exclusive award.

“We are very pleased with the critical and consumer response to the S.T.R.I.K.E.⁷and to be selected as a Best of Innovations honoree is a wonderful achievement.” said Darren Richardson, the President and Chief Executive Officer of Mad Catz Interactive, Inc. “The award highlights the continued success of our strategy to create innovative products for passionate consumers.”

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Samsung Electronics announced the launch of the NX300, the new flagship model in its successful NX series. The NX300 once again raises the bar for compact system cameras (CSC), delivering an outstanding combination of features, functionality and style for perfect shooting in every moment. Samsung also announced the new NX 45mm F1.8 2D/3D lens, the first one-lens 3D system capable of capturing both still images and full HD movies in perfect 3D quality.

Perfect shooting

Central to the NX300’s outstanding imaging performance is its brand new 20.3 Megapixel APS-CMOS sensor, capable of capturing high quality detailed. Images boast sharp, life-like colors and are crisp and clear in all light conditions. The wide ISO range (ISO100-25600) further improves performance, letting users capture beautifully balanced images in even the darkest conditions. A brand new Hybrid Auto Focus (AF) system also delivers fast, accurate phase and contrast detection, while the 1/6000 sec shutter speed and 8.6fps continuous shooting mode ensure you never miss a moment.

The Samsung’s unique in-house developed DRIMe IV imaging engine provides outstanding developments in speed, and image quality. The DRIMe IV engine enables better color reproduction and greater noise reduction, as well as support for full 1080p HD video capture in both 2D and 3D (when combined with Samsung’s new 45mm 2D/3D lens).

The NX300’s 84mm (3.31”) AMOLED screen makes capturing and reviewing your images a pleasure, while the hybrid touch screen and 5-way manual key interface is simple and intuitive to use. The tilt display makes it easier than ever to take high and low angle shots, letting you capture your world from any angle you choose.

Easy usability and stylish retro design

The compact NX300 makes it simple for anyone to achieve pro-like and impressive pictures easily with minimal technical knowledge or time spent adjusting parameters. Using the camera’s Smart Mode, users can choose from 14 different settings, such as Creative Shot, Landscape, Light Trace or Action Freeze which will automatically adjust parameters such as aperture and shutter speed in order to obtain the best shot possible for the desired situation. The NX300 also includes i-Depth, an easy and simple way to adjust the depth of an image using the NX Series’ unique i-Function system which enables users to modify camera parameters using the lens itself, adjusting the image without ever having to move off target.

The NX acclaimed design returns with the NX300 sporting a stylish yet simple retro feel that is available in either black or white with a contrast silver band, conveying elegance and authenticity.

Instant sharing through enhanced Wi-Fi connectivity

The NX300’s Wi-Fi connectivity of SMART CAMERA allows users to share their cherished photos instantly and securely between their camera and smartphone (or tablet). To connect a smartphone to the camera, users simply need to download the Samsung SMART CAMERA App., which is available for both Android and iOS based application markets, onto their smartphone or tablet and follow the easy steps to create a secure connection with the camera. The NX300 will be able to detect and auto-connect to the smartphone wirelessly whenever any of the SMART CAMERA features are activated. These include AutoShare; which automatically sends every high-quality photos to your smart phone for safe keeping, and Mobile Link; which allows users to select and transfer images or album from the camera directly to your smartphone at their leisure. The SMART CAMERA App. also features a Remote Viewfinder function for the NX300, allowing for even more inventive and exciting photography.

The NX300’s enhanced Wi-Fi connectivity also lets users share images with friends and family directly from the camera via social networking sites using the cameras one-touch DIRECT LINK hot key. Alternatively, images can be automatically backed up or stored in the cloud through AllShare Play ensuring they are always safe and easily accessible.

Samsung 45mm 2D/3D lens

The Samsung 45mm 2D/3D lens (sold separately) opens up an exciting world of 3D imaging possibilities and is the world’s first one-lens 3D system for a consumer camera. Capable of capturing both still pictures and full 1080p HD video, the Samsung NX300 and 45mm 2D/3D lens kit have become the only compact system camera supporting both 3D still and 3D movie. The NX300 is also compatible with Samsung’s entire range of NX lenses and professional standard accessories, giving users an unparalleled range of options when striving for that perfect shot.

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