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SPECIAL FOCUS: PERIPHERALS [CONTACT] Tel: 020 8309 3600 (Pinnacle) www.sunflex-europe.com
Sunflex’s three-pronged assault on the peripherals space is powered by leading brands Snakebyte, Fanatec and Zero G. MCV finds out more about the company’s ever-expanding line-up… SUNFLEX’S peripherals range totals over 55 products and covers every platform, according to the firm. The Snakebyte, Fanatec and Zero G ranges feature innovative peripherals and accessories, which are available in the UK through Pinnacle Software. SNAKEBYTE
Targeting those sought-after prosumers, the Snakebyte range offers a line-up of
products for the PC, home console and handheld platforms. The best selling Snakebyte products include the Wii XS Wireless Pack and the Wii XS Starter Pack. The range has also come in for critical praise too – the premium cables for home consoles have won multiple awards across Europe. Also part of the Snakebyte array are accessories and peripherals for gamers both young and old, from the DS Lite Puppy Pouch to
the Play & Charge Kit for the Wii Balance Board. There’s a little something for everyone. FANATEC
Affluent gamers are catered for with the high-end Fanatec range. The big Fantec release this year is the licensed Fanatec PC Porsche Wheel Carrera for the PC and PlayStation 3, which is set for release soon.
ZERO G
Zero G is Sunflex’s brand for first party licensed peripherals. The Zero G Wireless and Motion PS2 controllers notched up a whopping 200,000 sales in continental Europe last year, and that success will be followed up with an EA collaboration for the Need for Speed Undercover Zero G Motion Controller bundle, available on day one of the game’s release.
MCV speaks to Blaze Europe MD Jason Cooper to find out more about the latest ranges coming from the fiery firm this Christmas... ONE OF Blaze’s best-known peripherals, the Mega Drive Handheld, is going to be one of the company’s biggest products this Christmas, according to Blaze Europe MD Jason Cooper: “We believe we have created the ideal casual games product with the release of our MegaDrive Handheld, with 20 retro MegaDrive games. The handheld, combined with our other plug-and-play products, are the only products that High Street outlets can benefit from the casual gaming boom.” The Handheld LCD MegaDrive houses some of Sega’s best known classic titles, including Sonic and Knuckles, Golden Axe, Shinobi, Ecco the Dolphin, Columns and 15 more retro titles. Modestly priced at £29.99, Blaze assures us that the device will be one of this Christmas’ most wanted gifts.
Also on the Sega scene, Blaze offers two other MegaDrive plug-and-play products, one designed for single player and one for multiplayer. Both versions contain 10 classic MegaDrive titles including the popular Sonic and Knuckles, Golden Axe 2, Columns 3 and Altered Beast. But it’s not all Sega retro action from Blaze – the firm also has its stalwart Xploder products for PS3, Xbox 360 and Wii, which are still selling strongly according to the firm. The Xploder devices allow gamers to download and transfer cheat saves, while also converting and sharing the latest media for the big three consoles.
[CONTACT] Tel: 01302 325225 www.xploder.net