What types of peripherals can gamers hope to see? Details were not announced as of yet, but definitely expect EA to capitalize on its popular EA Sports Active brand with more exercise titles.
Sakar International Inc., a producer of licensed products for leading consumer brands, will create Wiiâ„¢ and Nintendo DSâ„¢ gaming accessories as well as youth electronics for EA SPORTS products for distribution in North America. Products will include new gaming controls and a full range of EA SPORTS-branded multi-media and computer accessories. The first items are expected to be released in spring 2010. (Announced today at the opening of the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas.)
Sunflex Europe, known for its high tech gaming accessories, will bring EA SPORTS-branded peripherals to gamers across Europe in 2010. Sunflex Europe will provide more than 20 products already in production under the agreement.
A4T will develop and produce a range of accessories for EA SPORTS titles for all platforms, including iPod®. A4T will have exclusive rights to distribute in the United Kingdom and Ireland.