As many of you FreekNation loyalists already know, last night we officially released the FPS Freek CQC. We are very excited to get this great attachment on your controller, but first, I wanted to take a few minutes to explain some of the benefits and reasoning behind the new CQC.

Since the very beginning, customer feedback has been our number one source of determining the products that we bring to market. Without you, we’d probably still be working on developing time travel mouse pads or adamantium implants for domestic pets—so, we thank you for all of your input and direction over the years. FPS Freek CQC was developed just for you!

Some people have small hands—not freakishly small or anything—just small. Female gamers and 13 year-old boys, for example, have smaller hands than NBA players do, generally. So it makes sense that there should be an FPS Freek that’s more accessible for people with different hand-spans.

FPS Freek CQC isn’t only for those with smaller hands, though. Testing has shown that our current FPS Freeks have a slight adjustment period that varies from person to person. That period is almost nonexistent with the lower rise of the CQC, making it a great “in-between” FPS Freek. Moving to the FPS Freek from the CQC is again less dramatic, causing adjustment periods to go away almost completely.

Using the CQC alone also brings your thumbs back closer to the controller’s face buttons without sacrificing precision control. This creates a more natural feel while also adding an insane level of grip and comfort over stock Xbox 360 or PS3 thumbsticks. Trust me when I tell you that you will leave the CQC attached to your thumbsticks all the time, no matter what game you’re playing. They are that good!

Another great reason to try a set of FPS Freek CQC is that they are fantastic when mixed and matched with other FPS Freek products. Use a single CQC on your left or right thumbstick in-step with your favorite FPS Freek on the opposite stick and discover a custom combination of deadly accuracy that’s just right for you. Try out some different combinations and be sure to tell us about your favorite on our Facebook wall.

Honestly, no matter how you play, CQC is another FPS Freek you’ll be glad to have in your arsenal.

Buy CQC Now

Just in case you haven't stopped by KontrolFreek.com lately, I wanted to tell you about four brand new bundles that we've created just for the holidays and supply you with a few tips for getting them to your house (or wherever you're planning on shipping them) before Christmas.

The first two bundles are the GamerPack TD and GamerPack Hoops.  These two are for people whose disk tray isn't taken up by Call of Duty: Black Ops 24/7, and instead craves more sports centered games, like Madden NFL or NBA 2K.  Each of the two bundles comes with either the Hoops or TD Freek correspondingly, and includes a pair of the critically praised Speed Freek.

The next two holiday bundles were designed for the serious first-person shooter fan.  The UltimatePack Prestige and UltimatePack Legendary are our most exciting bundles ever!  Each one features a GamerPack (FPS Freek and Speed Freek) and either the brand new FPS Freek Legendary--for all you Halo fans out there--or the even brand new-y-er FPS Freek Prestige--for fans of Black Ops.  Any gamer worth his or her weight in headshots should own one of these bundles.

If you are planning on ordering any of these new  holiday bundles or any other gear in our store and wish to have them by Christmas, you will need to have your order in by Friday, December 17th.  After that, your best option becomes placing your order through Amazon.com.  International orders or orders containing any FreekWear should be in by December 14th.

Players will thrive in the shadows with the new analog stick adapter

October 26, 2010 – ATLANTA – KontrolFreek (www.kontrolfreek.com), makers of the highly popular FPS Freek™, Speed Freek™, FPS Freek Legendary and other analog stick adapters, announced today they are introducing a limited edition FPS Freek Prestige model to celebrate the November release of Call of Duty: Black Ops from developer Treyarch. The FPS Freek is well received among professional, hardcore and casual gamers and has been proven to increase range of motion, reduce thumb fatigue and improve accuracy. It is especially popular among players of the acclaimed Call of Duty (COD) franchise and many competitive gamers simply will not play without them.

The FPS Freek Prestige features a sleek all black profile with a laser-etched military-themed insignia design inside of a concave thumb rest, allowing for enhanced control and precision. Available in limited quantities this holiday season, the FPS Freek Prestige is available immediately for pre-order here: Order FPS Freek Prestige.

The FPS Freek Prestige works on both Xbox 360 and Playstation 3 controllers and by lengthening the controller’s analog sticks, it allows for 40 percent greater leverage and range of motion, giving users the opportunity to hit targets much faster and more accurately. The increased leverage also offers better control and less exertion – adding more comfort to long gaming sessions.

These performance benefits work hand-in-hand with the new, high-stakes wager matches that give COD players a chance to gamble points and become the top players in a match. Since these matches are based on how adept a player is at wielding a variety of weapons and defeating their opponents, the FPS Freek Prestige gives users an advantage over their opponents allowing them to win more points that can be used to purchase highly coveted contracts, initiate player customizations and acquire better weapons. Napalm strikes, remote controlled car bombs and operational helicopters will all also be earned more easily with the FPS Freek Prestige in place.

“The reception of our FPS adapters have been extremely positive, and the FPS Freek Prestige follows in the tradition of giving players a means to play longer, react faster and aim more accurately,” said Ashish Mistry, KontrolFreek president and CEO. “COD: Black Ops is indeed a highly anticipated title and we are thrilled to deliver a product specially designed for COD fans, who have been great supporters of KontrolFreek products.”

About KontrolFreek

Fast-growing KontrolFreek makes high-quality video game console controller accessories that give players at all levels the competitive edge.  Using the latest in ergonomic science, engineering, and materials, the company’s Xbox 360 and PlayStation accessories are acclaimed by both critics and consumers alike. KontrolFreek’s product line cleverly combines simplicity of design with performance boosting features to improve speed, accuracy, maneuverability and comfort for players of all levels and across a variety of gaming genres. KontrolFreek is headquartered in Atlanta, Ga. For more information, visit www.KontroFreek.com.

To join KontrolFreek’s growing community, visit www.facebook.com/kontrolfreek or www.twitter.com/KontrolFreek.

Contact:
Chris Keene
For The Win! PR for KontrolFreek
302.463.1665
Chris@ftwpublicrelations.com

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vVv Gaming and Trevor from Kontrol Freek said:

How do KontrolFreeks work?
Our products snap on over your existing thumb pads to improve your gaming experience on Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 consoles. Our flagship product is the FPS Freek. It works by increasing the length of your stock sticks by about 40%. This gives you more aiming control in first-person shooters like Halo and Call of Duty etc...

What is the science behind them?
Increasing the linear distance your thumb travels gives you the opportunity to make smaller adjustments and also “snap” to targets much faster in first-person shooters. This gives you the luxury of turning up controller sensitivities without sacrificing precision. Using the FPS Freek honestly gives you the closest feel to a mouse possible on a console today.

How can they improve your play?
The greater leverage offers you better control and less force. This helps to alleviate thumb-fatigue and adds more comfort to long gaming sessions. In short, this increased accuracy and decreased thumb-fatigue results in more kills and less deaths.

How long does it take to get accustomed to using them?
It varies, really. Some people get used to them quite quickly and notice a difference right away. Others take a little longer. I would say, try them for a week and see what happens. 95% of the time people are pleased with the results.

You have different kinds of Freeks. Can you explain the differences between each and explain what they were designed to do?
Besides the FPS Freek that I spent the last few minutes talking about, we also have the TD Freek and the Speed Freek. The TD Freek works much in the same way as the FPS Freek but was designed with Madden players in mind. For the sake of comfort, we used a softer material for grip and went with a convex design for the thumb pad. It's getting some pretty positive reviews. The Speed Freek is a little different. It was specifically designed to help you gain faster lap times in racing games like Forza and Grand Turismo. It is a "U" shaped attachment that acts like a cradle for your thumb. It helps you keep your thumb in place while holding long turns and aids you in making smaller adjustments on the track. It's quite unique and our fans have found many other uses for it--like in SKATE and HAWX for example.

Let’s talk longevity. How long do a pair last?
I don't really have a definitive answer to this question. It's like asking how long a car will last. It all depends on how much you play, the alkalinity of your skin, how much you sweat, all those x factors. In my experience they last longer than the stock Xbox 360 sticks.

Can you link us to some reviews so players have independent sources to compare information?
A good place to get unbiased reviews from normal gamers like yourself is actually on our own website: http://www.kontrolfr...view-Index.aspx Other than that you can just do a Google search or hop on YouTube and see the many video reviews found there.

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