Mortal Kombat Controllers

Midway and NubyTech are releasing new controllers based on the Mortal Kombat franchise, for the PS2 and Xbox consoles. What makes this news worthy is that these will be the first M rated console peripherals in history.

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Originally Posted by GameInfo

NubyTech will be utilizing artwork revolving around Mortal Kombat's infamous "fatalities" which have shocked gamers over the years. Due to the graphic nature of the images utilized, NubyTech has obtained an "M" - Mature, rating from the Entertainment Software Ratings Board (ESRB). The graphic images will be concealed until the consumer opens the product at home to avoid exposing certain content to younger games where it may not be appropriate.

"As the exclusive official licensee for Mortal Kombat, we plan to produce some extremely unique and hardcore products for the Mortal Kombat fans " stated Birute Tursa, NubyTech's director of marketing. "These will be the first "M" rated video game controller ever in history, and in doing so we want to ensure the public that we taking efforts to be a socially responsible company."

NubyTech will also have available removable Mortal Kombat console decals for the MK gamer's PlayStation2 computer entertainment system and Microsoft Xbox. These unique decals will give your PlayStation2 some beautiful customized artwork from the WAM Entertainment, creators of the Mortal Kombat comic book, for the Perfect MK experience.

For more information on the Mortal Kombat line of video game accessory products check out the dedicated website at http://www.mortalkombatkontroller.com

man, too bad the site isn't done yet.... i was hoping to see some pics

Yeah I thought the same thing too... Would have been good to see some images...

I think this is a pretty good marketing idea. Nuby's controllers don't exactly have a glowing reputation, and hopefully these are of better quality than some of those other ones out there. If the images on the controller help sell the units, and the units are well made, then maybe Nuby might make a better name for themselves. Now all we need are gamepads with boobies on them! :rolleyes: