# Cyborg Mice Mad Catz Introduces the Cyborg R.A.T. Mouse By TopDog | Published 2010-01-06 | Unique Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mad-catz-cyborg-mouse References: [gizmodo](http://gizmodo.com/5441659/the-mad-catz-cyborg-rat-mouse-is-jonathan-ives-antichrist) & [businesswire](http://www.businesswire.com/portal/site/home/permalink/?ndmViewId=news_view&newsId=20100106006315&newsLang=en) After market tech gear providers Mad Catz just released their new line of premium [cyborg gamer gear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/performancedriven-gaming-peripherals) which includes the [Cyborg R.A.T. mouse](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-claw-gaming-mouse). With multiple vestigial buttons and mechanical gizzos, this peripheral is rich with cyborg appeal. The Mad Catz Cyborg Mouse is fully adjustable to conform to the users grip and is the perfect gamer gear for your machine infused cyborg friends -- at least, the ones without budget constraints. **Implications** - But knowing the fervor behind most of the top gamers I know, price is not a concern when it comes to quality and having the upper hand in a video game. Color me shocked, humored and entertained. Mad Catz is on the forefront of the next frontier of [video game accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/corsair-k65-plus). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.9/10 - Popularity: 47% | Activity: 61% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Unique](https://www.trendhunter.com/unique) > [Bizarre](https://www.trendhunter.com/bizarre) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Cyborg Gamer Gear:** Companies can capitalize on the trend of creating gamer gear with a cyborg appeal. - **Adjustable Gaming Peripherals:** Developers can focus on creating gaming peripherals which can be fully adjusted to the user's grip. - **Premium Aftermarket Tech Gear:** Providers can create high-end, premium aftermarket tech gear to cater to the demands of gamers. ### Who This Affects Most - **Gaming Industry:** The gaming industry can benefit from developing cyborg and adjustable gaming peripherals to cater to gamers. - **Tech Industry:** The tech industry can benefit from investing in premium aftermarket tech gear to cater to the demands of users. - **Product Design Industry:** The product design industry can focus on designing customizable peripherals and gadgets to appeal to a broader market. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Glowing Gamer Lifestyle Mouses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/razer-cobra.md) - [Ultra-Modular Gaming Mouses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/orbital-works-pathfinder-mouse.md) - [Aggressively Armored Mouses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/battletank-mouse.md) - [Ultra-Modular Gaming Mouse](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pathfinder-gaming.md) - [Rapid-Fire Wireless Gaming Mice](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wireless-gaming-mice.md) - [Customizable Gamer-Grade Mouses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modular-gaming-mouse.md) - [Innovative Gaming Peripheral Ecosystems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gaming-peripheral1.md) - [Luxe Automotive Computer Mice](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/level-10-m-hybrid.md) - [Ergonomic Gaming Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-claw-gaming-mouse.md)