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Berreta 92FS Lightgun and House of the Dead 3 join forces! - XBOX

20th February 2003, 11:02pm
GameNation, Australia's premier source of interactive software, proudly announces that Infogrames and Thrustmaster have joined forces to take aim at the world of Xbox(tm) gaming with two exclusive new offerings for hours of adrenaline-filled excitement. Thrustmaster will launch its Beretta 92FS light gun for Xbox to coincide with Infogrames' release of The House of the Dead III, the latest installment in Sega's blockbuster series and the first Xbox title to feature light gun support.

The Beretta 92FS light gun is the only replica firearm compatible with all TV sets, including the latest 100Hz models, and was developed in close collaboration with The House of the Dead III team for optimal playability. These two explosive releases represent the beginning of a new era of mind-blowing Xbox shooter games and accessories, taking realism and accuracy to level far beyond anything that has been seen before.

"By joining forces we definitely will maximize the full potential of this product. Gamers and fans should now be able to experience the game as it should be played." Commented, Pascale Vermeerbergen Marketing Director, Infogrames Europe.

"To truly enjoy all the excitement and action in a game like The House of the Dead III, a quality light gun is an absolute must," explains Vincent Hiribarne, Product Development Manager at Thrustmaster. "Our close collaboration with developers WOW Entertainment, Sega and Infogrames has resulted in a controller that will exceed the expectations of even the most demanding gamers."

The House of the Dead III sees players dispatch hordes of undead with trusty gun in hand, blasting their way through challenging levels of exquisitely-rendered gore with unique time-sensitive gameplay. This third episode in the series takes place twenty years after the "Curien Mansion Incident": the mad scientist's inhuman experiments have continued - but with the doctor long dead, what tortured mind can be behind this gruesome spectacle? Has some despot exploited the doctor's research for his own twisted ends - or has a gate to Hades opened up in our world, spilling forth the unspeakable horror of dark rituals?

Thrustmaster's Beretta 92FS light gun is the only exact replica of the world-famous weapon popularized in countless movies and video games over the years, under official license from Cybergun. The BerettaŅ 92FS is also unique in that it is compatible with newer 100Hz TV sets in addition to PAL 50Hz and NTSC 60Hz models, a unique feature in the gaming industry. Owners of 100Hz TV sets will be able to enjoy the best image quality available while making short work of their enemies!

The Beretta 92FS is equipped with a trigger, start and back buttons, 2 digital buttons, plus a thumbstick for better control in games and menus and also features a reload button just under the handle for easy access. The BerettaŅ 92FS is compatible with all upcoming light gun shooter games for Xbox.

A festival of gore awaits you, so grab your BerettaŅ and head into the depths of an apocalyptic nightmare the likes of which has never been seen before.

Please note: Due to Australian Firearm regulations the Beretta 92FS light gun will appear in green in Australia.
by Greg Laspatzis