ATLANTA – May 31, 2011 – This summer KontrolFreek, makers of the popular FPS Freek™ and Speed Freek™, celebrates forty years of arcade games with the release of two new color options for their newest game accessory, Rcade Freek™. Available in new vibrant shades of Retro Red and Groovy Green along with classic VIPR black, Rcade Freek’s fashionable colors will help personalize your controllers and bring the fun of arcade games into your home, while assisting you to topple your best “Hi-Score.” The new Rcade Freek colors will be available from June 20th 2011.
Forty years after Galaxy Game, the earliest known coin-operated arcade video game, made its debut on college campuses, Rcade Freek breathes new life into nostalgic play. The accessory features a sleek, high-polished dome that attaches directly to the analog joystick on both the Xbox 360 and Sony PlayStation 3, giving the true feel of classic arcade games with added comfort and ease.
From game enthusiasts, college students to families, arcade games remain universally popular among a variety of audiences. Rcade Freek redefines how classic games (Ms. Pac-Man, Space Invaders,) casual games (LIMBO, PixelJunk Shooter) and fighter games (Mortal Kombat, Street Fighter 4) are played. As a recognized leader in the premium game accessory market, KontrolFreek’s introduction of new color options for Rcade Freek reflects the company’s dedication to giving their diverse customers game accessories they crave.
“To celebrate the 40th anniversary of arcade games, we want to bring the classic arcade experience back to gamers of all levels, and we’ve been thrilled with the response to the product,” said Ashish Mistry, KontrolFreek president and CEO. “Casual gamers who would not normally purchase premium game accessories are excited about playing with Rcade Freek, and our new color options will expand the appeal of game accessories to an even larger market.”
Media have already given two-thumbs up to the original Rcade Freek:
***** “A worthy investment for any console arcade junkie” Game Informer
“Rcade Freek is a fun way to spice up retro favorites or remixes” Gaming Bits
“It really shines on games like Soulcaliber and Tekken” VG Revolution
Rcade Freek, the newest accessory in KontrolFreek’s range of premium game products, replicates the control typical of arcade game play, while also allowing the versatility required for a variety of game genres including classics and fighter titles. The product was developed based on extensive user research and provides gamers a competitive edge by improving design ergonomics, comfort, performance and accuracy. The Rcade Freek is priced at $9.99 and will be on sale from June 20th 2011 for purchase.
About KontrolFreek
KontrolFreek is the leader in creating performance gaming gear for the active gamer lifestyle. A rapidly growing company headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, KontrolFreek makes premium accessories that give players at all levels the competitive edge. Since 2007, the company’s range of highly acclaimed products for the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 have incorporated the latest in ergonomics, engineering and materials technologies. KontrolFreek has cleverly merged the simplicity of design with performance boosting features to improve accuracy, maneuverability and comfort for gamers of all levels and gaming genres. For more information, visit KontrolFreek.com or join FreekNation on Facebook, Twitter, YouTube.
