Wireless Guitar Controller for Guitar Hero to be Available
Worldwide
FREMONT, Calif., May 12, 2009 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Logitech (SIX:LOGN) (NASDAQ:LOGI) today announced the Logitech(R)
Wireless Guitar Controller for PLAYSTATION(R)3 and PlayStation(R)2
computer entertainment systems. Featuring authentic materials -
including a wood neck and body, a rosewood fingerboard and metal frets -
the Logitech Wireless Guitar Controller is for gamers who truly want to
play like a rock star.
Following the introduction of the Logitech Wireless Guitar Controller,
Premiere Edition (previously available only in select markets), the new
black guitar controller is expected to be available worldwide later this
month. The Logitech Wireless Guitar Controller is licensed by Activision
Publishing, Inc. (Nasdaq:ATVI) for the award-winning Guitar Hero(R)
franchise.
"Logitech's new guitar controller delivers the same unparalleled Guitar
Hero experience offered by our previous premiere edition to an even
broader group of gamers and at a great value," said Ruben Mookerjee,
Logitech's director of product marketing for gaming. "Everything about
the Logitech Wireless Guitar Controller is premium - from the authentic
wood material and flawless black finish, to the noise-dampening design
of the strum bar and buttons, to the authentic accents provided by the
metal frets."
The Logitech Wireless Guitar Controller offers a one-piece contoured
wood body preferred by many of the world's leading rock guitarists. For
reduced button noise, Logitech uses rubber dome technology on the fret
board controls, the same material used in its award-winning keyboards.
The guitar controller also incorporates a touch-sensitive slider,
located on the neck of the guitar controller so you can rack up the
points.
So you'll be free to go where the music moves you, the Logitech Wireless
Guitar Controller lets you jam at a range of up to 30 feet from the
console and offers hundreds of hours of battery life.
The Logitech Wireless Guitar Controller will be available in a pristine
black finish complemented with a glossy black pick guard.
Pricing and Availability
The Logitech Wireless Guitar Controller for PLAYSTATION(R)3 and
PlayStation(R)2 computer entertainment systems is expected to be available
this month in the U.S. for a retail price of $199.99 (U.S.) and will be
available in Europe in June.
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.
Guitar Hero (R) games © 2005-2009 Activision Publishing, Inc. Guitar Hero,
Activision and RedOctane are registered trademarks of Activision
Publishing, Inc. All other trademarks and trade names are the properties
of their respective owners. All rights reserved.
"PlayStation," "PLAYSTATION" and "PS" Family logo are registered
trademarks of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. Used with Permission.
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Logitech
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