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SIIG, Inc. Now Offering Video Game Accessories

(Fremont, California, Febuary 8, 2002) SIIG, the market leader in I/O connectivity products (including 1394FireWire^®, USB, serial/parallel ports,etc.), is now shipping a new line of video game accessories for the Sony PlayStation^® 2 and Microsoft Xbox^TM designed to facilitate multi-player gaming. For the Sony PlayStation 2, the SIIG ConsoleLink PS6000 (NN-REP012, MSRP $49.99) is a 6-port i.LINK (1394a FireWire) hub/repeater for connecting up to 6 PlayStation 2 game consoles for the ultimate in multiplayer gaming experience. This means no more screen sharing when playing head-to-head; eachplayer enjoys full-screen gaming (each PlayStation 2 requires its own TV). 

Connect the PlayStation 2 to theConsoleLink PS6000 with SIIG's ConsoleLink 6-Pin-to-4-Pin Cable (CB-NF6422, MSRP $14.99) or directly connect two PlayStation 2 consoles with the SIIG ConsoleLink 4-Pin-to-4-Pin Cable (CB-N4422,MSRP $14.99). Both are UL approved (IEEE 1394) cables that support data transfer rates of up to 400Mbps. Designed with 24K-gold plated connectors, twisted signal wire, and multiple shielding that ensure high-speed and error-free data transfer. 

The SIIG ConsoleLink X4000 (GM-H50012, MSRP $49.99), designed for the Microsoft Xbox, is a 5-port 10/100 Mbps Ethernet hub for linking up to 4 Xbox consoles for exciting multiplayer gaming experience and allows full screen gaming for each player. The built-in uplink port allows for online gaming through broadband Internet access. 

Connect the Xbox to the ConsoleLink X4000 with SIIG's15-foot ConsoleLink RJ-45 Cable (CB-RJ1512, MSRP $14.99) or connect directly to another Xbox system with the 15-foot SystemLink RJ45 Cable (CB-RX1512, MSRP $14.99). Both high-quality cables support data transfer rates of up to 100Mbps, have 24K-gold plated connectors and foil-shielded twisted pair cable to ensure high-speed and error free data transfer. 

Look for more gaming accessories coming soon from SIIG!