FOLLOW THE LEADERS SCROLL + STRAFE R.A.T. PRO X CHANGES THE GAME. A winning combination MAD CATZ

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1 MAD CATZ MCZ SCROLL + STRAFE A winning combination TAKING THE INSIDE LINE ON THE CUTTING EDGE ISSUE 2 FOLLOW THE LEADERS R.A.T. PRO X CHANGES THE GAME Come See The Mad Catz R.A.T. PRO X At The Westgate Hotel (formerly the LVH), Suite# You can also fi nd us at these booths: MHL - South Hall 1, Booth# Slimport - Central Hall, Booth# 15126fw MCZ_RAT_Pro_X_19_Dec22.indd 1 12/23/14 1:35 PM

2 MCZ Editor s note Welcome to the second edition of MCZ. If you haven t already checked out issue one, you are missing a real treat: An in-depth look at the Mad Catz L.Y.N.X.9 gaming controller. This month our sights are set on the R.A.T. PROX: taking your gaming experience to an unprecedented level of precision, comfort, and customization A Pro Tale MCZ_RAT_Pro_X_19_Dec22.indd 2 6 Reinventing the Scroll Wheel Adjustability In Your Palm 8 Material Selection 12/23/14 1:35 PM

3 R A T P R O TALE The Original UPDATED In 2007, the Mad Catz R.A.T. series took the gaming world by storm and revolutionized the way to play. Seven years on and many hours in the making, Mad Catz are doing it again with the R.A.T. PRO X. Advanced technology and modern design engineering methods make for a lighter, stiffer, quicker control device which is all but guaranteed to put you ahead of your peers in the ranking tables. 3 MCZ_RAT_Pro_X_19_Dec22.indd 3 12/23/14 1:35 PM

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5 Reinventing the (scroll) wheel You are at the center of everything Mad Catz do, never more evident than when you discover that the R.A.T. PRO X scroll wheel has three options of outer wheel to choose from, courtesy of an asymmetric swing-arm. Combine this with its adjustable rotational detent, made possible by the revolutionary new mechanism design, and you will really start to gain the upper hand. The standout innovation, however, is achieved by packaging the entire scroll wheel mechanism and optical encoder into their own selfcontained unit, which can now pivot independently of the rest of the mouse. The result: the world s first truly analog strafe gaming mouse. And it works! FPS gamers are able to control how far to peek out from behind cover, controlling the speed and rate of lean. This is a much welcomed departure from the standard digital (lean out / hide) and therefore binary characteristic of existing methods. 3 Scroll Wheel Rings Optimized for different gaming needs 2015 Mad Catz, Inc. All product names and images are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners. 5 MCZ_RAT_Pro_X_19_Dec22.indd 5 12/23/14 1:36 PM

6 The magic of magnesium If you already have a successful formula - then why change? Because that s what innovation is, the constant strive to do things better. A competitive advantage, however small or large, is still an advantage. If you incrementally improve lots of parts, then the cumulative effect can be huge. The ultra-lightweight and super-stiff Magnesium Alloy (Mg) precision chassis is at the heart of the R.A.T. PROX. Because of its weight reduction program, you can move the R.A.T. PROX from one point to another - more quickly. It requires less force to start moving, and can accelerate across your surface quicker. The Exo-Frame is a 3D complex structure off which to hang all the other components. It is tolerance controlled so the perfect ride height of the sensor is achievable once fully assembled, improving accuracy and game speed. The ergonomic touch points are also fixed to the Exo-Frame, which are critical, as well as the pro-slide components. At 34% lighter by volume than aluminum, this high tolerance, lightweight alloy is used in high performance race engines, aerospace, and marine industries. With this kind of engineering pedigree, magnesium is the perfect choice for such a critical part as the Exo-Frame. Magnesium 34% lighter than aluminum by volume Even more adjustability in your palm The Mad Catz R.A.T. series led the way for ergonomic controllers, in part by utilizing lateral and vertical palm rest adjustability introduces yet another level of adjustment to the palm rest: Rotational angle. 12mm To control the physical position of the R.A.T. PROX relative to the player is not viable, there are too many variants outside of one product s jurisdiction. The R.A.T. PROX embraces your needs and requirements and accommodates them by allowing you to adjust the angle from 0-15 in either direction along the core axis. This feature is applicable to all three palm rest options - minimizing any physical stress for those extra-long matches. + / - 15 in your palm 6 MCZ_RAT_Pro_X_19_Dec22.indd 6 12/23/14 1:36 PM

7 MSU: MODULAR SENSOR UNIT The R.A.T. PRO X has a number of interchangable physical features. The customization doesn t stop there. Your style of play is now configurable by hot-swapping the Modular Sensor Unit. This simple but powerful modular system allows you to swap different sensors according to your playing style. We have 3 sensor options available: The Philips 2037, Avago 9800, and PixArt PMW PST: PRO SLIDE TECHNOLOGY The Pro Slide Teflon and ceramic feet are the only loadbearing components in contact with your gaming surface. It stands to reason, then, that this is quite a key area of the product. Managing the level of friction between the feet of a gaming mouse is a real science. Typically, the less friction, the better. However, during the research phase of the project, designers became aware that not all users prefer an ultra-low coefficient of friction. Therefore, the team developed two options for the feet. Both are included with the R.A.T. PRO X. The two different types of feet also enable the mouse to be even more adaptable to a variety of surfaces. 7 MCZ_RAT_Pro_X_19_Dec22.indd 7 12/23/14 1:36 PM

8 MATERIAL SELECTION Titanium bolts, carbon fiber plates, and reduced wall thickness of various parts all help keep the overall mass down. Mass x Gravity= Weight. By reducing these you increase the physical agility of the device. Change-of-direction response times are reduced, which translates to faster user input. After all, what is the point in having ultra-high DPI settings when the mouse you are moving has the weight and agility of a brick? But it s not all about weight reduction. Superhydrophobic coatings help to ensure that the mouse s contact surfaces remain dry. Anodized and electroplated finishes protect key surfaces to boost durability, while ultra-stiff polymers increase component rigidity and, as a bi-product, reduce unwanted mechanical deflection. 8 MCZ_RAT_Pro_X_19_Dec22.indd 8 12/23/14 1:36 PM