During CES 2014, Mad Catz revealed the R.A.T. TE (Tournament Edition), a gaming mouse aimed at the professional and competitive PC/Mac gaming communities. This pro gaming peripheral comes packed with a Philips Doppler-laser sensor, promising zippy speeds of up to 8200 dpi.
"We launched our original R.A.T. line of gaming mice four years ago, and we're pleased to continue expanding this highly successful range with the announcement of the Tournament Edition model," said Darren Richardson, the President and Chief Executive Officer of Mad Catz. "The R.A.T. TE is another example of our ongoing commitment to building high performance hardware for the passionate gaming community."
Currently, the product is not showing up online, and Mad Catz hasn't provided any additional specs. However, the press release states that each feature was engineered for mobility, performance and precision. The company even reduced the overall weight to decrease inertia, while speed and resolution were "radically" improved for faster reaction times.
In addition to those changes, Mad Catz optimized the programmable button mapping for popular e-sports games. Even more, customizable attributes such as 'Lift-Off' height calibration and dynamic surface detection were added to create the ideal mouse for professional gamers.
The launch of this new Tournament Edition mouse arrives after Mad Catz revealed the Saitek X-55 Rhino H.O.T.A.S. system for the PC last month, a peripheral designed to give flight simulator enthusiasts the most realistic flight experience. Like the upcoming R.A.T. TE mouse, this joystick will be made available in early 2014.
The company also launched its Android console, the M.O.J.O., late last year. This micro-console comes packed with Nvidia's Tegra 4 chip and full access to Google Play, meaning owners won't be required to purchase their favorite games again. Gamers can also download their favorite video apps like Netflix and Hulu Plus.
Mad Catz's R.A.T. TE pro gaming mouse is shipping early 2014 for an unknown price, so stay tuned for the actual specs.