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January 9, 2007

Golf Launchpad: Golf simulator now lets you play along

Electric~Spin, the creators of the award-winning Golf Launchpad series of golf simulators, and NDS, the leading provider of technology solutions for digital pay-TV, today announced the Golf Launchpad/XTV Experience.

The new set-top box edition of the award-winning golf simulator allows users to play along with their favorite golfers during televised tournaments. The new gaming experience will be demonstrated at the 2007 Consumer Electronics Show.

Golf Launchpad/XTV Experience combines Electric~Spin’s ultra realistic golf simulation technology with NDS’s XTV Ready interactive TV technology to create the ultimate virtual golf experience. While watching a PGA tour event on television, viewers can use the Golf Launchpad/XTV Experience to virtually play and compete with their own clubs, on the same course, at the same time – and all from the comfort of their own home.

Electric~Spin’s Golf Launchpad is a unique golf simulation input device that allows users of all ages to play golf in the convenience of their home, in conjunction with their PCs, Macs, PlayStations and now their television set-top boxes. With the new Golf Launchpad/XTV Edition, users can achieve an unprecedented level of physical and virtual realism.

CES Press Release

Link: Electric~Spin's Golf Launchpad

BEST SWING SIMULATOR FOR THE MONEY
- ABC's Good Morning America

LAUNCHPAD IS TERRIFIC
- Charles Herold, New York Times

Could the office putting green be history? Plug in Electric-Spin's Golf Launchpad...
- Chris Taylor, Time Magazine

The golf world has, apparently, been going Launchpad crazy; even as a confirmed non-golfer, I can easily imagine how much joy the device would give an addict.
- Financial Times - How to Spend it

A much needed practice tool
- Maxim's Top Gear Review (#12 out of 50)

Launchpad brings a unique realism to the PC gaming experience.
- The Robb Report

Without (Launchpad) you can still drive a ball 200 yards, but you should open a window first.
- Charles Herold, New York TImes

GOLF LAUNCHPAD brings a new realism to computer golf games.
- CTV News

A good measure of Launchpad's appeal was, after our taping, the crew - most of whom don't play golf - spent a lot of time playing with the device. If you can attact them, golfers should be a cinch.
- Dave Lucas, Host Capital Golf Weekly, Newschannel 8, Arlington VA
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GOLF LAUNCHPAD's turf is the best I have seen in any simulator. It has the right give for hitting irons and putting feels great!
- Cameron Carty, CPGA Professional and instructor, Toronto, Canada

Play Pebble Beach.... in your pajamas!
- Mark Spinelli, USPGA professional, and golf instructor, Los Angeles

We've had HUNDREDS OF GADGETS on the air since we started this program. Of ALL of them, the golf simulator there, GOLF LAUNCHPAD, that's the COOLEST!
- ESPN2's Cold Pizza

...how many input devices can stand up to the satisfying thwack of a 3 iron?
- Stephen Manes, Forbes.com
A Forbes Publication

See your game accurately rendered on the screen with gorgeous graphics
- ABC News

I tested the LAUNCHPAD and it was amazing.
- Jim Louderback, ExtremeTech
A Ziff-Davis Publication

Use your own clubs and play the most famous courses in the world.
- CTV News

For golf addicts looking for a quick fix in the office, it looks to be a real winner.
- Jim Louderback, ExtremeTech
A Ziff-Davis Publication

GOLF LAUNCHPAD is a fantastic, new golf driving pad where you hit the golf balls (on tether) with your own golf clubs... now THIS IS REAL SIMULATION!
- Sean Gibson, GamingIllustrated.com

Now comes the product that will make your training sessions easier and much cheaper.
- Svend Ole Kvilesjo, Golf.no (the #1 online golf magazine in Norway)