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Drivers Start Your Engines!MIAMI --(Business Wire)-- Genius (www.geniusnet.com), a division of KYE Systems Corp., announced today a new line of racing wheels for gamers in the U.S. The new line of Genius racing wheels includes the Twin Wheel FF, the Speed Wheel 3MT, the Speed Wheel RV FF, and the Trio Racer FF, all of which are developed for gaming enthusiasts who want a realistic experience while taking their turn at the wheel. All four wheels are available immediately through retail outlets in the U.S. The Twin Wheel FF is a dual platform (PS2 and PC) racing wheel that features 12 programmable buttons, four suction cups and a C-clamp that provide gamers with the ultimate stability during the racing game. A rubberized wheel, ergonomic foot pedals and force feedback technology allow users of the Twin Wheel FF to feel the bumps of a real-life driving experience. The Twin Wheel FF is priced at $89.90. System Requirements of the Twin Wheel FF:
-- For PC
- IBM PC Pentium 233 MHz compatible or higher
- Available USB port
- CD/DVD-ROM Drive for driver installation
- Microsoft Windows(R) XP/2000/ME/98SE
-- For PlayStation2(R)
- PlayStation(R) / PS one(TM)/ PlayStation(R)2 computer
entertainment system
- PlayStation's standard game pad interface
The Genius Speed Wheel 3 MT is a PC only racing wheel with specific PC gaming features that includes vibration feedback, foot pedals and a four-shifter buttons located behind the wheel. To round out one of the most complete PC driving experiences, the Speed Wheel 3 MT also features a viewfinder that moves in eight different directions to provide the ultimate in peripheral vision. The Speed Wheel 3 MT is priced at $69.90. System Requirements of the Genius Speed Wheel 3MT:
- IBM PC Pentium 233 MHz compatible or higher
- Available USB port
- CD/DVD-ROM Drive for driver installation
- Microsoft Windows(R) Vista/XP/2000/ME/98SE
Another PC gaming wheel hitting the market is the Genius Speed Wheel RV FF. This wheel has 12 programmable buttons, a gear shift for manual transmission use during racing games, or it can be used as a hand brake or force feedback for the ultimate driving experience. The Speed Wheel is sleek and has a realistic design and performs beautifully with the system's touch-sense technology from Immersion(R). The Speed Wheel RV FF is priced at $109.90. System Requirements of the Genius Speed Wheel RV FF:
- IBM PC Pentium 233 MHz compatible or higher
- Available USB port
- CD/DVD-ROM Drive for driver installation
- Microsoft Windows(R) Vista/XP/2000/ME/98SE
The Genius Trio Racer FF is a multi-platform that works with both PC, XBox and PS2 gaming systems. This state racing wheel is a one-stop solution for gamers who enjoy racing games on various gaming systems. The Genius Trio Racer FF features a life-like accelerator and sensitive to the touch brake pedal. If gaming in comfort is a priority, this wheel from Genius also comes with a lap attachment for easy driving from a favorite couch or chair. The Genius Trio Racer FF is priced at $99.90. System Requirements of the Genius Trio Racer FF:
-- For PC
- IBM PC Pentium 166 MHz compatible or higher
- Available USB port
- CD/DVD-ROM Drive for driver installation
- Microsoft Windows(R) XP/2000/ME/98SE
-- For PlayStation2(R)
- PlayStation(R) / PS one(TM)/ PlayStation(R)2 computer
entertainment system
- PlayStation's standard game pad interface
-- For XBOX(R)
- Microsoft XBOX gaming system
- XBOX's standard game pad interface
ABOUT KYE Systems Corp Founded in 1983, KYE is an international leading company in computer peripherals and famous for its Genius brand. KYE had expanded its portfolio of innovative peripherals to consumer electronics with continued leadership in design and quality. 2006's sales revenue of KYE posted its sixth consecutive year of record sales, US$410 million. KYE Systems Corp. is a Taiwan public company traded on the Taiwan Stock Exchange with symbol 2365. |
