Mad Catz Interactive, Inc. (“Mad Catz”) (NYSE MKT: MCZ) announced today the F.R.E.Q. ^4DGaming Headset for Windows^® PC and Smart Devices, expected to ship fall 2013.

Part of the Company’s GameSmart range, the F.R.E.Q. ^4Dis the first Mad Catz headset to feature ViviTouch^™ 4D Sound.  Designed to add a new dimension of sound perception to the gaming experience, ViviTouch 4D Sound combines muscular bass with sensory feedback, producing an actual physical sensation to the gaming audio.  In addition to gaming use, the F.R.E.Q. ^4Dis equally at home with movies or music, featuring multiple EQ settings and a detachable in-line cable which allows for easy conversion from USB to 3.5mm to support standard stereo audio on iPhone^®, tablets and most smart devices.

“Utilizing ViviTouch^™ 4D technology, we believe the F.R.E.Q. ^4Dbrings an added sense of realism to sound effects in first person shooters and action adventure games,” said Darren Richardson, President and Chief Executive Officer of Mad Catz Interactive.  “The F.R.E.Q. ^4Ddemonstrates our commitment to PC and Smart Device gaming, which we believe will resonate with passionate gamers.”

The F.R.E.Q. ^4DGaming Headset will be available in gloss black, gloss white and gloss red colors.