Mad catz resurrects with the renewal of his rat mice and gaming headphones

After the company Mad Catz rose from the ashes with its return to the market, after having closed its doors a year and a half ago, today the resurrection of its line of RAT mice has been announced with interesting news and changes.

Mad Catz is back, they don't want to go bankrupt again

Anyone who remembers Mad Catz (he has not disappeared for a long time) will know that the reputation of this brand has been a history of contrasts. For some, the prices of their products were abusive for their quality. For others, its value for money was unbeatable.

Regarding their designs, there were those who praised them and considered them innovative and ergonomic for their extravagant shapes, which smaller brands have now wanted to copy. There were also those who saw them as totally uncomfortable and destined to sell more because they seemed 'different' and more special than the rest. Like it or not, Mad Catz is back to stay and her new product line makes that clear. Let's go to see her.

New RAT mice

• RAT 1+: corresponding to the input range, it is advertised as super-light for precise movement, with adjustable palm rest and 4 programmable buttons with its FLUX RAT 2+ software : it consists of RGB lights configurable for the first time in the brand, and Pixart PMW3325 mid / mid-high range optical sensor .

RAT 4+

• RAT 4+: uses OMRON switches, the most valued, with a durability of 20 million keystrokes (do not the lower versions use them, when seen in ultra-cheap mice !? ) and the PMW3330 sensor also with RGB lights.

RAT 6+

• RAT 6+: This mouse will be ultra-customizable, with 9 programmable buttons, adjustable palm rest, and weight system. Again, RGB, and OMRON switches now have a life of 50 million keystrokes.

RAT 8+

• RAT 8+: We hit the high end of the RAT series with one of the best optical sensors out there, the Pixart PMW3389, and in addition to the customizations mentioned above, it includes a finger rest and replacement parts to adapt the shape of the mouse to the user. RAT Pro S3 Lightweight: According to Mad Catz this mouse is focused on 'giving the essentials' to gamers, with PMW3330 sensor, OMRON 50 million switches, adjustable palm rest, adjustable inclination of up to 15 degrees, etc. RAT Pro X3 Precision: According to them, the “world's most adjustable mouse” with a hydrophobic coating to keep hands dry “in the heat of battle”; optical technology in the wheel to calibrate its tension and speed; ability to adjust the palm rest, finger rests, little finger grip, change the feet of the mouse… It also includes together with the mouse and not separately a complete kit of extras to change the shape of the mouse, you can buy another sensor and change it in an instant ( Hopefully they allow it for the switches, being more prone to failure than the sensor)… It is "designed to last a lifetime " according to Mad Catz.

“Since we unveiled our new range of RAT mice at CES 2018, gamers have responded with passion and enthusiasm for the return of this iconic series. We have been working hard to ensure that these products do justice to the incredible legacy of the RAT name and we are delighted to finally reveal the new range of products that will hit stores this year soon. ”

"The RAT range has always been a beacon of innovation and we are sure that we have a RAT for every budget and need, each one offering a supreme value for money and quality" Selena Chang, Director of Sales and Operations at Mad Catz Global Limited

The brand also introduced the ESPro + in-ear headphones for gaming, as an extremely light and portable option. They are totally plug and play and do not need any software to work, and they have two microphones for online calls with total clarity.

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Definitely, Mad Catz is seen to be confident in his releases, but time will tell if they really do come back through the big door and to stay, or if they are destined for a new bankruptcy. The truth is that these launches are ambitious and seem to represent what the market is asking for, but we have to wait to see if this is finally the case.

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