Mad Catz has announced that it has begun world-wide shipment of its R.A.T.7 and R.A.T.5 gaming mice under the Company’s Cyborg professional gaming brand. The R.A.T. gaming mice will retail for $129.99 and $99.99, respectively.

Darren Richardson, President and Chief Executive Officer of Mad Catz commented, “The R.A.T. range has enjoyed considerable consumer and media interest since we first announced the line earlier this year. We are pleased to begin shipping a range which has caused so much interest in the gaming community and are confident that gamers everywhere will appreciate the innovations which we believe make these products unique.”

Unveiled to critical acclaim at the 2010 Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, Nevada, the Cyborg R.A.T. quickly sparked the imagination of gamers everywhere, all keen to experience the adjustable ergonomics and cutting-edge technology designed to deliver a competitive edge when compared to traditional gaming mice.