各个游戏形态（社交游戏、PC游戏、手机游戏等）的蓬勃发展，直接带动了游戏周边产业的兴盛。日前知名游戏配件公司Mad Catz发布声明正式100%收购加利福尼亚游戏声效耳麦制造商Tritton，据称收购总金额为1000万美元。Tritton公司的首席执行官Christopher Von Huben和其他的一些重要成员将继续留守新公司。

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Tritton的核心产品是一些售价69.99美元到169.99美元不等的声效耳麦。这些耳麦适用于电脑和各种类型的游戏平台。2009年财年，该公司在北美从销售耳麦和其他业务获得了将近800万美元的收益。

Mad Catz公司首席执行官Darren Richardson在评价这起并购时表示，Tritton生产的产品在整个游戏产业快速增长的现在具有很大的空间，它将成为Mad Catz开拓未来市场的重要组成部分。

Video game accessory company Mad Catz announced that it acquired 100 percent of the stock of California-based gaming audio headset firm Tritton Technologies with a potential $10 million deal.

Terms for the acquisition include $1 million in clash at closing, as well as a maximum of $9 million in cash over the next five years depending on whether Tritton’s products will hit unspecified sales goals. Mad Catz will also enter into an employment agreement with Tritton founder and CEO Christopher Von Huben, as well as a limited number of “other key Tritton employees.”

Tritton’s core products are comprised of a range of audio headsets targeted at gamers priced from $69.99 to $169.99. The headsets are designed to work on all major gaming platforms and computes, and offer features like Dolby Digital surround sound. The company generated around $8 million in revenue from sales of those products and others, mostly in North America, during the 2009 calendar year.

“The gaming headset category is one of the fastest growing within the gaming sector, and the acquisition of Tritton significantly enhances Mad Catz’ opportunities in this very attractive market segment,” says Mad Catz CEO and president Darren Richardson.

“He adds, Tritton has developed an attractive portfolio of premium products and a brand that resonates strongly with gaming enthusiasts. Additionally, this acquisition further diversifies Mad Catz’ revenue base and is consistent with our strategy to create shareholder value by leveraging our global capabilities with high-value products that enhance the gaming experience.”