Mad Catz announced today that it hopes to have 11 peripherals ready for retail for the North American launch of Game Boy Advance on June 11. The peripherals, which are scheduled to be unveiled at E3 this May, include an MP3 player, a PDA, and a car adapter, among others. The peripherals will be color-coded to match the three launch colors of the Game Boy Advance.

　　"The Game Boy accessories category expanded by almost 60 percent last year and shows no sign of slowing," Darren Richardson, president and COO of Mad Catz, said. "Mad Catz is well represented in the category with the number-one link cable, battery pack, and travel pack, as well as the number-two light. We're excited about the upcoming Game Boy Advance launch because we expect it to be extremely well received by the market and continue to drive Game Boy's phenomenal growth for years to come."

　　The complete list of Game Boy Advance peripherals being produced by Mad Catz:

　　Battery Grip - Ergonomically designed grip with a rechargeable nicad battery. Good for up to 15 hours of gameplay. Includes AC adapter.

　　Multi-Link Cable - Connects Game Boy Advance for multiplayer-compatible games or data transfer.

　　Travel Pack - Includes Multi-Link Cable, Roll Cage, and Light & Magnifier for all your travel needs.

　　Light & Magnifier - Illuminates the Game Boy Advance screen and magnifies it up to 150 percent.

　　Docking Station - Recharges batteries while docked with two rechargeable battery packs for up to 15 hours of play each. AC adapter included.

　　Travel Bag - Offers protection and storage for the Game Boy Advance and accessories.

　　Car Adapter - Powers the Game Boy Advance from a standard auto power connection.

　　Stereo Earphones - Low-profile stereo earphones.

　　Roll Cage - Alloy metal roll bars and durable PVC mounting harness protect your Game Boy Advance from drop shock.

　　MP3 Player - Uses smart media cards for unlimited music storage and playback. Includes USB cable.

　　PDA - Personal data assistant game cartridge stores key contact information, scheduler, memo, and more