Logitech Gaming Mouse G500 Refreshes Popular Logitech G5 Laser
Mouse with Latest Gaming-Grade Laser Engine, Logitech Gaming Headset
G330 Delivers Comfort That Won't Quit
FREMONT, Calif., Aug 06, 2009 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- When there's sweat on your brow, and it's way too late to turn back,
it's time to choose wisely. To help you make the right choice when
victory is on the line, Logitech (SIX: LOGN) (NASDAQ: LOGI) today
unveiled extensions to its award-winning G-series line of gaming
peripherals: the Logitech(R)
Gaming Mouse G500 and the Logitech(R)
Gaming Headset G330. The Gaming Mouse G500 refreshes the popular
Logitech(R) G5 Laser Mouse with the latest gaming-grade laser engine and a
battle-worn appearance, while the Gaming Headset G330 delivers comfort
that won't quit - even after long hours of battle.
"As more and more people make gaming with family and friends the new
night out, Logitech continues to push the envelope with the Logitech
G-series," said Ruben Mookerjee, Logitech's director of product
marketing for gaming. "If you're getting serious about gaming - or have
already seen the light - then the best way to dive ever deeper into the
game is by putting the G500 mouse in your good hand and the G330 headset
on your head. Victory is up to you."
For gamers, especially the more than 11 million people playing World of
Warcraft(R) or the millions on a tour of Call of Duty(R), the Gaming Mouse
G500 and the Gaming Headset G330 help ensure that every late-night
gaming session is victorious.
Logitech Gaming Mouse G500
The successor to the classic Logitech(R) G5 Laser Mouse, the Logitech
Gaming Mouse G500 delivers game-changing precision at any hand speed.
With its gaming-grade laser engine you can rev up your intensity -
reaching a maximum hand speed of 165 inches per second (ips) and a
maximum acceleration force of 30 gs. An on-the-fly adjustable-dpi
gives you the right level of precision - from pixel-precise targeting
(200 dpi) to lightning-fast maneuvers (up to 5700 dpi) - for whatever
game you're playing. (The dpi can be adjusted, after installing the
Logitech(R) Gaming Software, in increments of 100 dpi). Plus, full-speed
USB helps ensure that the G500 mouse is smooth and responsive.
But the G500 mouse offers much more than precision. A rugged finish
offers a battle-worn accent to your gear. And an updated shape - with a
broader thumb rest and a smoothed-out pinkie ledge - makes the new
Logitech gaming mouse more comfortable when you're in the heat of
competition.
When you're ready to battle, the onboard memory lets you save and take
the settings for your favorite title with you - no software required. If
you're sensitive to weight, the G500 mouse offers weight tuning,
including up to 27 grams of extra weight for personalized feel and
control. The additional weights fit into a removable chassis and, when
not in use, can be stored in the accompanying case. A dual-mode scroll
wheel - with hyper-fast scrolling for those times that you have to work
- provides click-to-click scrolling that's perfect for weapon selection.
And ten programmable buttons put valuable macros in your hand (software
required).
Logitech Gaming Headset G330
Even when gaming casualties are heavy, your Logitech Gaming Headset G330
isn't. The lightweight G330 headset combats fatigue with its adjustable,
behind-the-head design - the first of its kind for gaming headsets -
that slides for a personalized fit. To further relieve common pressure
points on your head, the G330 headset features a soft silicone-lined
headband and pivoting ear pads. And with durable steel spring at its
core, the flexible headband is designed to withstand the wear and tear
of furious battle.
A noise-canceling microphone reduces annoying background noise and
rotates out of the way when you're not using it. The in-line audio
controls let you adjust the volume or mute the microphone without
pausing the action. An included USB adapter lets you choose to connect
digitally to any USB port for enhanced audio or directly to your PC
sound card via 3.5 mm jacks.
Pricing and Availability
The Logitech Gaming Mouse G500 is expected to be available in the U.S.
and Europe in September for a suggested retail price of $69.99 (U.S.).
The Logitech Gaming Headset G330 is expected to be available in the U.S.
and Europe in August for a suggested retail price of $49.99 (U.S.).
About Logitech
Logitech is a world leader in personal peripherals, driving innovation
in PC navigation, Internet communications, digital music,
home-entertainment control, gaming and wireless devices. Founded in
1981, Logitech International is a Swiss public company listed on the SIX
Swiss Exchange (LOGN) and on the Nasdaq Global Select Market (LOGI).
Logitech, the Logitech logo, and other Logitech marks are registered in
Switzerland and other countries. All other trademarks are the property
of their respective owners. For more information about Logitech and its
products, visit the company's Web site at www.logitech.com.
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