Interact Launches Wireless DVD Remote for PlayStation2

Once Again, Interact Maximizes The Gaming Experience

5-May-00

InterAct Accessories, Inc., a subsidiary of the Recoton Corporation (NASDAQ: RCOT), has devised the first-to-market wireless DVD remote to control the PlayStation2 DVD-Video player. InterAct's Master DVD Remote with infrared transmission lets all those movie buffs sit back and relax while browsing through their favorite classics and new blockbuster hits. ""When the gaming market craves a product, InterAct fills that niche,"" said Todd Hays, President of InterAct Accessories. ""When the Sony PlayStation2 launches, consumers will have to use a controller to operate the DVD. InterAct allows consumers to cut that cord with the Master DVD Remote."" InterAct's wireless DVD Remote includes a sleek ergonomic design, 16 DVD function buttons, infrared remote, game port IR receiver, IR transmission indicator on IR receiver and an LED screen. In addition, InterAct's Master DVD Remote operates at up to 23 feet and requires 2 AAA batteries. InterAct will be launching a full line of basic and enhanced accessories and controllers to hit retailers the day PS2 launches. Look for the Master DVD Remote in toy and electronic retailer's nationwide beginning in September 2000 with a target MSRP of $19.99. InterAct Accessories, Inc. is a subsidiary of Recoton Corporation, a global leader in the development, manufacturing and marketing of consumer electronic accessories, loudspeakers and car audio products. Recoton's more than 4,000 products feature highly functional accessories for audio, video, car audio, camcorder, multi-media/computer, home office, cellular and standard telephone, music and video game products and 900MHz wireless technology headphones and speakers. They are sold under the AAMPÆ, AmbicoÆ, Ampersandô, ARÆ/Acoustic ResearchÆ, DiscwasherÆ, GameSharkÆ, InterActÆ, ParsecÆ, PeripheralÆ, Performanceô, RecotonÆ, RembrandtÆ, Rossô, SoleControlÆ, SoundQuestÆ and StingerÆ brand names. The company also produces and markets audio components, high fidelity loudspeakers, home theater speakers, and car audio speakers and components which are sold under the AdventÆ, ARÆ/Acoustic ResearchÆ, HECOô, JensenÆ, MacAudioô, MagnatÆ, NHTÆ (Now Hear This), Phase LinearÆ and RecotonÆ brand names. Source: InterAct Accessories, Inc