Thrustmaster� is thrilled with the new price positioning of the XboxTM video game system from Microsoft and Nintendo� GameCubeTM. �We believe this downward move will enable a greater number of gamers to purchase these consoles and allow them to afford more dedicated accessories, thus increasing the fun they derive from their games,� says Jean-Michel DETOC, Thrustmaster General Manager. �Thrustmaster, with its technical innovations and prestigious licenses, will be recognized as gamers� brand of choice�.

�As the only European licensee for Xbox accessories, Thrustmaster was anticipating this decision by Microsoft and is very satisfied with it. Thrustmaster has offered a complete range of high-performance accessories since the Xbox was launched, from the 360 Modena� Racing Wheel and Gamepad to the Top GunTM Fox 2 ProTM Flight Stick, FirestormTM programmable gamepad, FreeStyler Board, 8MB memory unit and cable sets. Sales of these products, which have been off to a good start � particularly in the United Kingdom � are expected to increase all around Europe.�