The Fanatec(R) Speedster 3(R) Force Shock(TM) for Xbox to be Unveiled at This Year's CES 2005 in Las Vegas

The Fanatec(R) Speedster 3(R) Force Shock(TM) for Xbox to be Unveiled at This Year's CES 2005 in Las Vegas

CULVER CITY, Calif. and CES, Microsoft Booth #1745, Jan 5 /PRNewswire/ -- Endor AG of Germany today announced the unveiling of the Fanatec(R) Speedster 3(R) ForceShock(TM) for the Xbox video game system from Microsoft at this years CES in Las Vegas. The Speedster 3(R) ForceShock(TM) for Xbox has been specifically designed and tuned for use with Microsoft's upcoming Forza Motorsports(TM) racing simulation game on Xbox.

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The Fanatec(R) Speedster 3(R) ForceShock(TM) brings Xbox racing to a new level with the power of ForceShock(TM) and Vibration. The precise sensors and the advanced TUNING features make it the ultimate controller for any Xbox racing game. The built in connector for the communicator is essential to play online. A feature you will hardly find anywhere else.

So, get ready to put all your racing games into high gear with the latest in Germaneering(TM) excellence! With The Fanatec(R) Speedster 3(R) Force Shock for Xbox you'll be ready to take you race games to the next level!

"Our products must fulfill these goals:

* Increase realism
* Improve the performance of the driver



"The importance of the human interface as part of a realistic gaming experience is often underestimated and should be almost equal to sound and graphics of a game." said Thomas Jackermeier, owner and CEO of Endor AG.

Take control of your games with advanced Tuning Features!

The unique feature of the Speedster 3 Force Shock that sets it apart from all other racing wheels seen to date is the fact you can tune the performance of the wheel to your own type of driving style. The wheel has 7 different tuning feature built into the wheel: Dead Zone, Sensitivity, Vibration Function, Force Effects, Force Filter, Steering Resistance, and Programming. Through these tuning features you are able to customize your gaming experience to the way you want to drive. The Speedster 3 can be tuned on the fly while playing your game to get the best results possible.

Feel the road and G's in every turn with ForceShock(TM)!

The power of 3 motors launches you right into the driving seat and lets you feel the gravel and mud on the street. Whatever you do to your car it will give it back to you through the wheel. "Force Shock" is more than Force Effects. It is Force Effects plus vibrations effects combined to give the most realistic feedback to the driver possible. The Force motor makes the wheel turn if you hit something and the two vibration motors will shake the wheel. Try it out with our interactive Flash demonstration at www.fanatec.com.

About Endor AG

Founded in 1998, Endor(R) is specialized on improving the interface between the real and the virtual world. Endor(R) is the brainfactory behind the FANATEC(R) brand. With corporate headquarters in Bayern, Germany and its U.S. subsidiary Endor Outpost USA in Culver City, California.

"Fanatec", "Speedster" and "Endor" are registered trademarks and "Germaneering" is a trademarks of Endor AG.

For more information about Endor AG and its products, visit the company's website at www.fanatec.com

About Microsoft Game Studios

Microsoft Game Studios is a leading worldwide publisher and developer of games for the Xbox(R) video game system, the Windows(R) operating system and online platforms. Comprising a network of top developers, Microsoft Game Studios is committed to creating innovative and diverse games for Windows (http://www.microsoft.com/games), including such franchises as Age of Empires(R), Flight Simulator and Zoo Tycoon(R); Xbox (http://www.xbox.com/), including such games as Fable(TM) and franchises as Halo(R), Project Gotham Racing(R) and MechAssault(R); and MSN(R) Games (http://www.games.msn.com/), the official games channel for the MSN network and home to such hits as "Bejeweled" and "Hexic(TM)."

About Xbox

Xbox (http://www.xbox.com/) is the video game system from Microsoft that brings people together for the most exhilarating game and entertainment experiences. Xbox delivers an expansive collection of breakthrough games, powerful hardware and the unified Xbox Live online service. The new tagline, "it's good to play together," captures the spirit of Xbox as the social hub of the new digital entertainment lifestyle. Xbox is now available in North America, Asia, Europe and Australia.

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Source: Endor AG; Arsenal Gaming

CONTACT: Don Rottiers, +1-310-253-9931, dr@fanatec.com, for Endor AG

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