going commando with modern warfare 2 peripherals

September 16th, 2009 comments (1) stumble it! digg it! by: chris h.

I’m not sure if slouching back in a chair playing Modern Warfare 2 in front of a television or computer screen is the sort of activity that requires camouflage, but who am I to argue with the video game peripheral gurus at Mad Catz, who have taken it upon themselves to develop a full line of military chic Modern Warfare 2 accessories.

modern warfare 2 xbox 360 joystick by mad catz

I’m not kidding when I say “full line” — Mad Catz is sparing no expense to capitalize on Modern Warfare 2’s inevitable success. Their peripherals lineup includes:

Gamepads for PC, PS3, and Xbox 360
A “sniper mouse” for PC FPS traditionalists
2 keyboards for PC, one “elite” and one standard
Faceplate and “Console Skinz” for Xbox 360
Controller faceplates for Xbox 360 and PS3 controllers
“Throat Communicator” for Xbox 360

I’m excited for Modern Warfare 2 as much as the next guy/gal (the first Modern Warfare sent First Person Shooter shivers up my spine like only Half-Life 2 has been able to) but I don’t think I’m ready to explain to my friends, family, and colleagues why I have a microphone choker for playing this game. I’ll just stick with the wireless headset, thank you.