Mad Catz has returned with its lightweight E.S. PRO+ Gaming earbuds – but should you give them a chance?

It was only a year ago that iconic third-party peripheral manufacturer, Mad Catz, closed its doors in bankruptcy. The company is now headed for a revival in 2018, backed by a Chinese holding company comprised of its former factory workers. While retaining the brand's past identity, its revived team hopes to bring the Mad Catz name back to the accessories market.

Kicking off its new future, a revised version of Mad Catz's E.S. PRO+ Gaming earbuds is headed to store shelves. These lightweight in-ear earphones aim for increased portability, while still offering features expected by gamers. We received a pair of the new E.S. PRO+, ahead of a public release set for this fall.