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1. Introduction
When Mad Catz launched the GameSmart initiative, it signaled the desire to provide high-quality peripherals
that are compatible on a variety of platforms. These products not only target gaming, but also everyday use.
While touch input works well on a great number of mobile games, we are seeing titles such as FIFA15 and
GTA: San Andreas make controllers essential for a great experience. This trend is only going to gather steam
as the capabilities of mobile devices increase.
Mobile gaming, with peripherals, is a relatively new arena, and so far, the products that have been made
have been basic iterations of the tried and tested console paradigms. This product turns these assumptions
on their head, our modular design philosophy enables us to deliver a controller that adapts to the smart
devices it is designed to be used with. It is both modular in an immediate sense, in that it has multiple
hardware configurations out of the box. It is also modular in a long term sense. This means that we can
update, upgrade and release new modules for the product as the field of mobile gaming expands and
develops.
In addition to its physical modularity, the end user also has full freedom to adjust the performance of the
key controller controls. Direct axis manipulation, up until now, has only been seen implemented on joysticks
and simulator HOTAS systems, such as our X55 Rhino. We have applied this technology and understanding
to the sticks and triggers, to allow users to tweak and adjust the performance of the product so that it is
tailored to the specific game or scenario it is being used. This can be done in either our mobile software for
Android, or our desktop software for Windows.
L.Y.N.X.9 is not just about gaming either. We understand that a customer’s smart device has become the
centre of their world in terms of accessing social media and established media such as music, films and TV.
We have innovated to add a wealth of controls and features such as OFN cursor control, a voice search
microphone, and a keyboard module, all into one product to make these activities faster, easier and more
convenient.
As well as Android-based phones and tablets, this GameSmart-based product also functions as an additional
controller on the M.O.J.O. Micro-Console, allowing you to get a multiplayer experience on supported games.
Compatibility is not limited to Android though. If you have a Windows computer, you can connect the pad
via Bluetooth and game with supported titles. If your game does not support Direct Input pads, the supplied
programming software allows you to map keyboard and mouse functionality to the controller’s sticks and
buttons. The controller is also firmware updateable. This means that the pad is future proofed against
developments in mobile gaming and Bluetooth technology.
In short, we have set out to make a highly versatile pad that is compatible with as many devices as possible.
Main Features
• Modular Wireless controller for mobile and desktop platforms
• Foldable ergonomics means a full sized controller can fold to pocket size, quickly and conveniently.
• Integrated microphone for voice search on mobile devices.
• Keyboard module for in-game chat and browsing.
• Includes Play Big MHL cables for TV gaming with your smart device.
• Full complement of analog sticks and action buttons based on MLG design
• Bluetooth Classic connectivity
• Three native HID modes via button toggle.
• GameSmart Mode (Blue) - Implements controls optimized for Android
