MonsterGecko announced it is now
shipping its PistolMouse FPS, a high-performance mouse for first-person shooter (FPS) games.
Announced during E3 2004, PistolMouse FPS provides gamers with faster reaction speed and
precision optical tracking. It has realistic pistol styling, dual aluminum triggers, an
over-sized selectable scroll wheel, ergonomic hand position, and a high-resolution 800 dpi
optical sensor.
It seems that gamers have responded well to the device already, with
the company running-out of units based on pre-orders alone. Our pre-order demand was so
great that we actually sold out of our first shipment before it even arrived and we delayed
our shipping announcement to wait for additional units to come in, said Ain McKendrick,
co-founder and CEO of MonsterGecko.
Most mice, joysticks and gamepads require
full-hand motion or repositioning of fingers to execute certain actions and don't provide
the resolution or precision needed for first-person shooters.
The unique
patent-pending base design of the PistolMouse FPS incorporates an offset optical sensor for
quick response with simple wrist action. The PistolMouse FPS includes a primary and
secondary grip trigger, plus an ambidextrous selectable thumb scroll wheel for both right
and left-handed players. By not having to reposition fingers to reach these controls, the
PistolMouse FPS design gives gamers instant activation of four separate actions that can be
customized in most games. Combined with the precision of a high-resolution optical sensor,
and improved ergonomics, the PistolMouse FPS allows gamers to one-up their opponents with
unmatched reaction speed.
Whether one is new to FPS gaming or a hard-core gamer
looking to improve his or her performance, the PistolMouse FPS meets the needs of all
players. Its innovative design and comfortable handling makes it easy to adapt to, and
provides gamers with a more immersive experience in both single-player and multi-player
environments over traditional mouse designs.
The PistolMouse FPS has an MSRP of USD
69.95 and is compatible with both PC and Macintosh computers with a USB port. The
PistolMouse FPS is now available online from MonsterGecko's site and from a variety of
other web locations.
Customers can also order by phone at 1-800-77-GECKO. The
PistolMouse FPS will be available at select U.S. retail outlets later this month, and will
soon be available through worldwide resellers and
distributors.
