IOGEAR Creates New Battle Zone for PlayStation 2 Warriors

IOGEAR Creates New Battle Zone for PlayStation 2 Warriors

Irvine, CA - August 20, 2001 - PlayStation 2 gamers can now engage in one-on-one combat, thanks to IOGEAR’s new i.Link’ Battle Hub.

The compact six port FireWire hub allows Sony PlayStation 2 enthusiasts to link together multiple machines for head-to-head challenges. The hub allows up to six players to compete in any game offering i.Link settings*. IOGEAR’s new fighting tool is priced at $99 (MSRP) and is now available from all major catalog resellers, online resellers and selected retail outlets.

“Half the fun of home gaming is being able to fight your friends in direct competition,” said Kevin Luong, senior channel sales manager at IOGEAR, Inc. “IOGEAR’s i.Link Battle Hub is just the tool for PlayStation 2 gamers who want to battle their buddies for the top position.”

i.Link Battle Hub can additionally be used to attach multiple peripherals to computers running Mac OS X or greater and Windows 98, 98SE, 2000, ME and XP. The product is IEEE 1394 / 1394a compliant and supports hot swapping. IOGEAR’s hub comes equipped with three 6 to 4 pin FireWire cables, one power adapter and a three-year warranty.

For further information on i.Link Battle Hub or any of IOGEAR’s products, please visit www.iogear.com.