Mad Catz Announces S.T.R.I.K.E. M Mobile Keyboard

Mad Catz, the peripheral maker who specializes in gaming hardware from fight sticks to mice, has announced a new gaming keyboard for use with many mobile devices, including the company’s upcoming Android-based micro-console, the M.O.J.O.

The keyboard boasts NFC (Near-Field Communication) technology which connects the keyboard by tapping it to a mobile device. The keyboard also supports Bluetooth and can sync with many tablets, phones and laptops.

The keyboard comes as parts of Mad Catz’s push into the mobile market. President of the company Darren Richardson said:

“The S.T.R.I.K.E. range has proven to resonate with passionate gamers, and we are exciting to extend the brand into mobile gaming with a technically advanced product which combines impressive features with striking aesthetics.”

The S.T.R.I.K.E. M will feature a back light, mouse control and scroll wheel, and will allow players to record macros and store them on the keyboard’s internal data storage.

There is no word yet on a price, but the keyboard will be available this holiday 2013, in gloss red, gloss black, and gloss white.  What do you think? Do you like the look of the hardware? Let us know in the comments below.