SAN JOSE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 17, 2005--Immersion Corporation (Nasdaq:IMMR), a leading developer and licensor of touch feedback technology, today announced that gaming peripheral maker Joytech has entered into a patent license with Immersion for both force feedback and advanced vibro-tactile, spinning-mass technologies for gaming console and PC gaming peripherals. Joytech develops gamepads, steering wheels, and other peripherals for the PC and dedicated gaming consoles such as the Sony PlayStation(R) and PlayStation(R)2, Nintendo 64 and GameCube(TM), and Microsoft Xbox(R).

"The growing prevalence of gaming peripherals with Immersion's TouchSense(R) technology shows strong consumer market demand worldwide for a high-quality, immersive gaming experience," said Immersion Chief Technology Officer and Vice President, Gaming, Dean Chang. "With its strong roots in Europe and its worldwide presence, Joytech plays a key part in fulfilling that demand."

"We are always seeking to offer the latest gaming technology in our products to amaze, enthuse, and truly enrich the experience for gamers everywhere. Immersion's TouchSense technology imparts an increased sense of realism and fun to deliver the ultimate gamer experience," said Lee Guinchard, managing director, Joytech.