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New York, NY - (November 5, 2009) — Thrustmaster, the innovative PC and console accessory brand from Guillemot Corporation, is proud to unveil the T-Freestyle NW, the ultimate controller for snowboarding and skateboarding Wii™ fans. Experience the extreme action of boarding this winter from the comfort of your living room. Available just in time for the holidays, the T-Freestyle NW will be available starting mid-November for $29.99 SRP.

With the T-Freestyle NW (patent pending), now more than ever before, it’s more fun and intuitive for gamers to land perfect maneuvers and link up slides from one rail to another. Wii™ snowboarding and skateboarding gamers can use the T-Freestyle NW to execute freestyle tricks and to control their boarding runs with the same spirit of “freedom” and the sensation of “no limit” that makes these sports so popular.

Crafted of genuine maple – just like real boards, the T-Freestyle offers the perfect balance between flexibility and resistance reproducing the real sensations of boarding. Maneuvering half-pipes and rail jams in games has never been this realistic. Designed to reflect the extreme attitude and style of boarders, the T-Freestyle NW features a “Skull” logo and the size allows for positioning just like a real board.

“In order to achieve this striking realism for gamers, Thrustmaster has employed Rolling Motion Board technology, allowing for true lateral movement capabilities just like in boarding sports, as well as a Safety Stopper feature to eliminate any risk of tipping over, for maximum fun and safety,” says Winn Keaten, Thrustmaster Marketing Manager.

Users can attach the T-Freestyle NW to their Balance Board™* quickly and easily, then get on and enjoy endless hours of fun playing their favorite boarding games with a level of realism that has never been possible until now. This is the ultimate accessory for current and future ultra-realistic snowboarding and skateboarding games on Wii™.

Easy charging solutions that let you keep on playing

New York, NY - (October 29, 2009) — Thrustmaster, the innovative PC and console accessory brand from Guillemot Corporation, is proud to offer two innovative new solutions for recharging your Wii Remotes™. Designed with practicality and efficiency in mind,
simply place your Wii Remotes on the stand and the charging begins.


“Thrustmaster is dedicated to providing practical and easy to use accessories for Nintendo Wii fans,” says Winn Keaten, Marketing Manager for Thrustmaster. “These charging solutions for Wii™ will give Wii gamers hours of playing time this holiday season.”


T-Charge Stand Contactless+ NW:

 
A “contactless” charging stand with a designer look, the T-Charge Stand Contactless+ NW allows you to charge two Wii Remotes and holds your Wii™ Console. The T-Charge Stand Contactless is easy to use; simply place your Wii Remotes flat on the stand’s charging cradles and begin charging immediately. There is no need to even remove the Wii Remotes silicone protectors. A LED display shows when the unit is charging and when charging is complete. Powered only by the USB port, kids can easily and safely use this charging system which can provide up to 30 hours of playing time on a full charge and is also compatible with the Wii MotionPlus™ accessory.

- The T-Charge Stand Contactless+ NW is available at a suggested retail price of $39.99 at Amazon.com, NewEgg.com and Buy.com.

T-Charge Quattro+ NW:

 
The T-Charge Quattro+ NW is a powerful compact charging solution for up to four Wii Remotes that does not take up a lot of space. It features a stand for two Wii Remotes, four packs of rechargeable batteries and four battery compartment covers to equip the Wii Remotes for recharging. Simply place your Wii remotes in the slot, two at a time, and play with one pair while the other is charging for endless hours of uninterrupted gaming. The T-Charge Quattro+ NW is powered by the console’s USB port and compatible with the Wii MotionPlus™ accessory.

- The T-Charge Quattro+ NW is available for $34.99 at Amazon.com, NewEgg.com and Buy.com.

To discover the Thrustmaster complete product range visit www.thrustmaster.com

New York, October 15th, 2009 — Thrustmaster is unveiling two new packs for DSi™ / DS™ Lite this fall, offering consumers complete accessory solutions for their favorite portable consoles.


The White Pack is a collection of 8 items for DSi™ and DS™ Lite. It is composed of a hard-shell case and matching wrist strap, plus 2 styluses and their innovative "spring" attachment systems. It also includes 2 screen protector films and an antistatic cleaning cloth to remove dust and fingerprints, guaranteeing that your screens will always be squeaky clean.

- The White Pack will be available at a suggested retail price of $12.99.



The Best of Pack features a total of 15 items to help users transport, protect, charge and listen to their DS™ Lite or DSi™ console. It is available in black, white and pink.

The pack ensures easy transportation and protection thanks to the hard-shell case and wrist strap, as well as 3 game storage cases. 2 screen films protect the console’s screen and cleaning is easy with the antistatic cleaning cloth.

Also included in the Best of Pack are high-quality stereo earphones that allow users to get a quality sounds experience with their DS™ Lite or DSi™.

A cigarette lighter adapter to connect the console in the car ensures mobility and charging capability. An emergency backup charger with 4 hours of battery life is also included in the pack. Finally, 3 styluses and 1 "spring" attachment system are included in the Best of Pack. With this comprehensive accessory set users are always prepared and ready to play!


- The Best of Pack is available in black, white and pink at a suggested retail price of $29.99.


Check out all of our products at www.thrustmaster.com

Never miss an opportunityto take that perfect photo of friends, family, and memorable places: all you need is your DSi at your side and the complete picture-taking kit: the Studio Kit from Thrustmaster! With this kit and its 12 included items, the DS™i’s camera function is truly optimized and under your control.

The display stand function lets you play on your DS™i / DS™ Lite without holding on to the console. Its rotating base allows you to put the console in a vertical or horizontal position depending on how you're using it at any given moment. Inside the case are several internal pockets, to store 3 games and 1 stylus. Practical and functional, the Fancy Wallet is the perfect companion for your console, no matter where you are.

Check out all of our products at www.thrustmaster.com

T -Strap Charge And MegaPack2 For Wii!

New York, October 16^th, 2008 — Thrustmaster is launching the innovative T–Strap Charger NW, a truly unique charging system for Wii™ Remotes. It is the ideal companion for those who have no space for chunky chargers and want a handy solution for their charging needs. Thrustmaster will also launch the T – Megapack 2 NW specifically put together with the ’must have’ accessories for Wii™

T-Strap Charger - How Does It Work?

It is a really simple device. The T-Strap Charger NW comes in two small parts: A battery cover with built-in rechargeable batteries and a USB charging dongle that is built into the wrist strap!  

1. Just remove the normal battery compartment from the Wii ™Remnot and replace it with the one provided by Thrustmaster which incorporates 2 rechargeable batteries.
2. Remove the original wrist strap that came with the Wii Remote and replace it with the blue one provided by Thrustmaster.
3. On the end of the strap are the USB connectors which when not in use are encased in a mini plastic capsule.
4. To charge the Wii mote simply remove the plastic capsule and slot one USB connector to the port on the battery pack on the Wii Remote and the other to the Wii console to recharge.

The T-Strap Charger NW is available in October with an SRP of $12.99.

Thrustmaster is also launching the T– Megapack 2 NW this autumn to meet the needs of consumers who want a competitively priced kit of “must-have” Wii accessories.

The pack contains 8 proven Thrustmaster winners: T-Go Kart NW: Kart-style racing wheel with a rubber grip and access port allowing players to use the pointer and connect to the Nunchuk™ without removing the Wii™ remote from its compartment, T-Charge Duo NW: Charger and storage unit for 2 Wii™ Remotes , Rechargeable battery pack: Includes 2 for 2 Wii™ Remotes, Plug & Charge:  Includes 2 sets of AAA rechargeable batteries for the Wii™ remote, 1 grey and one white Silicone protectors: Comfortable, strong with easy access to buttons and battery pack. 

T-Megapack 2 NW will be available in October with an SRP of $39.99.

DS Lite™ accessories go bling!

New York, October 2^nd, 2008 — Thrustmaster is launching a highly fashionable Silver bag and Silver Pack for DS Lite™, designed for the practical yet glamour conscious female casual gamer.

Nintendo’s DS Lite™ appeals to a massive casual gamer audience including a large number of women of the Bridget Jones® and Sex in the City® era! These users not only want functionality such as protection for their gaming console, but also to remain glamorous and fashionable. Thrustmaster’s design team has come up with a gorgeous ‘designer’ accessory that will appeal to young and older females.

The Silver Bag is inspired by the evening clutch bag that has become popular again. It is made from a glossy metallic material with a rhinestone finished flap and double closing system comprising a zip and a magnetic button. It can be carried as a clutch bag or by the handy wrist strap also in silver. To finish it off there is a jewelled gothic style charm.  The interior has a bright pink, quality textile lining with two compartments, one to store a DS Lite™ console and the other for two games. Everything is finished to the highest standard that any fashion conscious female would expect.

The Silver Pack is the perfect, complete accessory pack which includes the above described Silver bag plus a uniquely curvy shaped pink and white stylus, a high-quality stereo headset with its own powder compact-style case with mirror, an anti static cleaning cloth, a car cigarette lighter charger for convenient on the road charging and finally a mini storage case for four Game Paks. .

Discover our complete product range at: www.thrustmaster.com

nunchuk™ Severs ties for freedom of movement!

New York, September 18^th, 2008 —Thrustmaster’s new T-Nchuk Wireless Adapter NW  is taking the concept of freedom of movement inspired by  the Wii™ one step further  by removing the wire that connects the Nunchuk™ to the Wii Remote™ to permit true freedom of movement! The adapter will be available in the US in October.

Total freedom:

How does it work? Thrustmaster’s R & D team have come up with an ingenious solution. The wired Nunchuk™ is fully encased in the shell of the T-Nchuk Wireless Adapter NW. Below the compartment for the controller sits the battery compartment (with 3 included AAA batteries), the wireless transmitter which allows a 2.4 GHz wireless connection and space to hide the cable. In total players will get up to 50 hours of wireless play. Additionally users can still play in cooperative mode where one player uses the Wii Remote™ while the other uses the Nunchuk™!

The T-Nchuk Wireless Adapter NW has a streamlined design with
perfect weight balance for ease of play (weight distribution between the
controller and the battery pack). The hand grip is made from a genuine rubber texture to guarantee a slip free comfortable grip.   There is also an LED located on the base which allows users to synchronize the wireless connection between the Nunchuk™ and the Wiimote™, ensuring ultra-simple and quick use.

The included wrist strap connects the Nunchuk™ to the user's hand in all circumstances, guaranteeing maximum safety. To top it all, the Nunchuck can be stored in an upright position as the adapter has a flat base!

The T-Nchuk Wireless Adapter NW will be available in October, at the suggested retail price of $24.99

Come and discover our complete product range on www.thrustmaster.com

NEW accessory RELEASES FOR DS Lite™:

Dressing Up can be a ds lite™

New York, September 11^th, 2008 — Thrustmaster continues to unveil its fashionable creations for DS Lite™ with two new product ranges aimed at teenagers.

Trendsetters

Our research has shown us that teenagers have very clear ideas about what accessories are right for them. Thrustmaster has created lines specifically targeting narrow age groups for each gender to maximise the appeal of the DS Lite™ bags and accessories. The designers have come up with an "offbeat Manga style" graphic look for teenage girls and an "urban streetwise" look for teenage boys.

Bunny girls:

For the girls, the Bunny products boast a unique graphic style featuring cute Manga style bunny faces. The variety of textures and materials used raises the bar in quality. Details include raised embroidered and painted motifs on pink canvas with metallic silver trimmings, Velcro and zipped closures will fully lined interiors and a fashion bag finish any designer would be proud of! The result is an original and fun "gothic Lolita" style accessory. The Bunny theme comes  as a stand alone  Bunny Bag or a the Bunny Pack which includes a carry bag with a shoulder strap,  stylus featuring a unique spring  attachment system, two screen protectors, a set of stereo headphones and 10 stickers. 

The Bunny Bag for DS™ Lite will be available in October, at the suggested retail price of $17.99

The Bunny Pack for DS™ Lite will be available in October, at the suggested retail of $24.99.

 
Urban ‘Streetwise’ boys:

For the boys, the Urban lines keep the boys ‘street wise’ and hip.
Unlike other DS bags for boys these really have some wonderful finishes. The super trendy shoulder strap is in keeping with the latest ‘man bag’ fashions, with thick canvas material and with ‘retro’ patches. The range includes the Urban Bag and the Urban Pack.

The Urban Bag has a hip, cool look, allowing wearers to project their identity.  It features an interior elastic strap to secure the console in place (DS Lite™ or PSP™), three external pockets with closures for all manner of accessories gaming or other. Finally, a side wire guide proves very useful for routing the headphones cable.

The Urban Bag for DS™ Lite will be available in October, at the suggested retail price of $17.99.

The Urban Pack consists of a bag with internal compartments, trendy shoulder strap, 10 sticker pack for extensive personalisation, two screen protector films, a headset and a funky decorative stylus with unique spring attachment system.

The Urban Pack for DS™ Lite will be available in October, at the suggested retail price of $24.99.

Come and discover our complete product range on www.thrustmaster.com

Pony Bag:

• Pink and purple patent DS™ carry case with wrist strap featuring the cute pony on the front and back
• Interior pocket to store the DS™ Lite and elastic strap to hold it in place while playing!
• Available end of October at an SRP of $12.99.

• Decorated curvy ergonomic shaped stylus particularly suited to smaller hands.
• Unique extendable attachment system to attach the stylus to the DS™ Lite. 
• Available end of October at an SRP of $5.99.

Champion Bag:

• DS ™Lite case with wrist strap featuring a soccer playing duo emblazoned on both sides and 4 interior game storage compartments.

• Curvy, ergonomic soccer fan stylus in orange and blue with a soccer ball at the top and extendable attachment cable to attach the stylus to the DS™ Lite.
• Available end of October at an SRP of $5.99.

• Rigid blue and orange case with zip, wrist strap, 2 screen protectors, stylus and attachment cable.
• Available end of October at an SRP of $12.99.

• Contains all items in the Champion Pack plus high-performance designer earphones and 5 stickers.
• Available end of October at an SRP of $19.99.

Discover all of our products at www.thrustmaster.com

The dream of dueling with laser sabers has fascinated people for decades now! Technical advances opened up by the Wii™ now make it possible to turn those dreams into reality. Perfect for the highly anticipated, upcoming laser battle games, the pack includes:

• Two high-tech looking lasers (Blue and red) with a 17 LED lighting system
• Plastic, flexible, swords with rounded edges for safety
• On/Off switch for battery conservation
• Requires 3 AAA batteries

The Dual Trigger Gun NW offers a double trigger mechanism whereby Trigger 1 activates the B button on the Wiimote (for reloading or other functions) and Trigger 2 (A button) controls the regular fire using your index finger. It is more practical for any FPS or Shooting game on Wii™. The Dual Trigger Gun also benefits from a Nunchuk™ rest on one side of the gun which allows the player to hold an incredibly stable shooting position. This part is detachable and can be removed for games which do not require the Nunchuk™ in an “Arcade Gun “style, or attached in games requiring the Nunchuk™ notably “Machine Gun” style. To top it off, cables are kept out of the way by placing them into an internal cables storage hatch.

With the T-Wireless Precision Pack NW, Thrustmaster offers a pack containing the Dual Trigger Gun NW and the T-Wireless NW gamepad.  Guaranteed wireless precision!