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Mad Catz to make official Xbox 360 headphones 7 February 2011 15:28:54

Gaming accessories maker Mad Catz is to produce a range of official Xbox 360 wireless headphones, it has been announced.

The firm has signed an agreement with Microsoft that will see it get exclusive rights to create and sell wireless headphones for the Xbox 360, the first time this has been done.

Under the agreement, the headphone's will be co-branded with Mad Catz's Tritton brand and that of the Xbox 360.

Mad Catz and Microsoft will work closely together to jointly design the headphones, the companies said.

Darren Richardson, Mad Catz's president and chief executive, said: "The headphone category is the fastest growing category in the video game space - and this agreement assists Mad Catz's Tritton brand in furthering its leadership to provide high-quality, innovative headphones that allow gamers and audio enthusiasts alike to enjoy a superior gaming and listening experience."

Mad Catx already makes a number of Xbox 360 accessories, including controllers and instruments for music games such as Rock Band.

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