Mad Catz(R) to Report Fiscal 2016 Second Quarter Results on November 5 and Host Conference Call and Webcast

SAN DIEGO, Oct. 28, 2015 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Mad Catz Interactive, Inc. (“Mad Catz”) (NYSE MKT:MCZ) (TSX:MCZ) announced today that it will release its fiscal 2016 second quarter results for the period ended September 30, 2015, after the market closes on Thursday, November 5, 2015, and will host a conference call and webcast at 5:00 p.m. ET that same day. Both the call and webcast are open to the general public.

Time:Thursday, November 5, 2015, at 5:00 p.m. ET
Dial-in Number:(303) 223-4376 (U.S. & International)
Webcast:www.madcatz.com, select “Investor Relations”
Web Replay:30 days
Call Replay UntilSaturday, December 5, 2015, at 7:00 p.m. ET
Replay Number:(800) 633-8284 or (402) 977-9140 (International)
Access Code:21783853

Please call five minutes in advance to ensure that you are connected prior to the start of the call. Questions and answers will be reserved for call-in analysts and institutional investors. For the webcast, please allow 15 minutes to register and download and install any necessary software.

About Mad Catz:

Mad Catz Interactive, Inc. (“Mad Catz”) (NYSE MKT:MCZ) (TSX:MCZ) is a global provider of innovative interactive entertainment products marketed under its Mad Catz® (gaming), Tritton® (audio), and Saitek® (simulation) brands. Mad Catz products cater to passionate gamers across multiple platforms including in-home gaming consoles, handheld gaming consoles, Windows PC and Mac® computers, smart phones, tablets and other mobile devices. Mad Catz distributes its products through its online store as well as distribution via many leading retailers around the globe. Headquartered in San Diego, California, Mad Catz maintains offices in Europe and Asia. For additional information about Mad Catz and its products, please visit the Company’s website at www.madcatz.com

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CONTACT: Mad Catz:
         Mad Catz Interactive, Inc.
         Karen McGinnis, CFO
         [email protected] or (858) 790-5008
         
         Investor Relations:
         Joseph Jaffoni, Norberto Aja, Jim Leahy
         JCIR
         [email protected] or (212) 835-8500