Logitech Announces New Line of PC Peripherals

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PC Gaming is not dead, and Logitech is here to prove it with a line of new products aimed at gamers for the PC.

Logitech Gives Gamers Complete Control with New G-series Peripherals for PC gaming

Logitech G19 Keyboard for Gaming, Logitech G35 Surround Sound Headset, Logitech G9x Laser Mouse Join Award-Winning Line

LAS VEGAS — CES — Jan. 6, 2009 — The G-series line of gaming peripherals from Logitech® (SIX: LOGN) (NASDAQ: LOGI) gives gamers what they want: complete control. Today, Logitech unveiled an extension of its award-winning G-series by introducing three new products that deliver precision, high performance and customization: the Logitech® G19 keyboard for gaming, the Logitech® G35 surround sound headset and the Logitech® G9x laser mouse. Delivering everything gamers need for a competitive edge – from programmable buttons to 7.1-channel surround sound and 5000 dpi laser sensors to backlit keys – Logitech’s best-in-class gaming peripherals are engineered to deliver everything you have always wanted.

“The G-series product line is all about seeing how far we can push the envelope, giving gamers extraordinary, engineered-to-win features developed as a result of our deep connection with the gaming community,” said Ruben Mookerjee, Logitech’s director of product marketing for gaming. “With each one of these new G-series products, gamers gain exceptional benefits; but most importantly, they can transform their gear to suit their gameplay.”



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Full release is as follows:

Logitech Gives Gamers Complete Control with New G-series Peripherals for PC gaming
Logitech G19 Keyboard for Gaming, Logitech G35 Surround Sound Headset, Logitech G9x Laser Mouse Join Award-Winning Line

LAS VEGAS — CES — Jan. 6, 2009 — The G-series line of gaming peripherals from Logitech® (SIX: LOGN) (NASDAQ: LOGI) gives gamers what they want: complete control. Today, Logitech unveiled an extension of its award-winning G-series by introducing three new products that deliver precision, high performance and customization: the Logitech® G19 keyboard for gaming, the Logitech® G35 surround sound headset and the Logitech® G9x laser mouse. Delivering everything gamers need for a competitive edge – from programmable buttons to 7.1-channel surround sound and 5000 dpi laser sensors to backlit keys – Logitech’s best-in-class gaming peripherals are engineered to deliver everything you have always wanted.

“The G-series product line is all about seeing how far we can push the envelope, giving gamers extraordinary, engineered-to-win features developed as a result of our deep connection with the gaming community,” said Ruben Mookerjee, Logitech’s director of product marketing for gaming. “With each one of these new G-series products, gamers gain exceptional benefits; but most importantly, they can transform their gear to suit their gameplay.”

The Logitech G19 Keyboard for Gaming
Giving you an arsenal of advanced gaming technology, the Logitech G19 keyboard for gaming is the first Logitech keyboard to feature a color GamePanel LCD. The tiltable, 320-by-240-pixel display provides valuable in-game information for over sixty games, including World of Warcraft® (requires installation of included Logitech GamePanel software). In addition to in-game information, the screen can show VoIP communication data, clock, CPU load, or other non-gaming specific items such as pictures or videos. And you can easily switch among types of information – without ever leaving your game.

Logitech’s newest keyboard for gaming offers 12 fully programmable G-keys with three macros per key, giving you 36 time-saving commands per game. Performing multiple actions simultaneously is also made easier with the keyboard’s multi-key input-functionality, which allows you to engage up to five keys at the same time.

A popular feature with previous Logitech keyboards for gaming, the Game Mode switch can disable the Windows® key so you don’t get accidentally locked out of your game. And so you can connect and power devices – such as your G9x mouse or G35 headset – the G19 keyboard features two high-speed USB 2.0 ports.

The G19 keyboard for gaming is compatible with both Windows-based and Mac® computers.

The Logitech G35 Surround Sound Headset
For game-changing immersion, the Logitech G35 headset is the first Logitech headset to offer 7.1 surround sound – a perfect complement to the growing number of action games and high-definition movies that support 7.1-channel surround sound. Powered by second-generation Dolby® Headphone technology, the G35 headset simulates the complex acoustics of a listening room, creating a detailed, outside-the-head sound field. Plus, with its proprietary ear-enclosing design, the G35 headset greatly reduces ambient noise from interfering with your entertainment, while an adjustable, noise-canceling microphone focuses on your voice and reduces background noise.

If you want to sound like your World of Warcraft character or disguise your voice when gaming, you can install the included software to enjoy six voice-morphing options, including cyborg, giant, mutant, space squirrel, troll and alien. If you use popular chat clients such as Ventrilo or Team Speak, the G35 headset includes three G-keys on the left earpiece for one-touch command over voice morphing. Additional on-ear audio controls provide quick access to volume, microphone mute and surround sound adjustments.

To ensure your headset remains comfortable during long gaming sessions, the G35 headset features three swappable headbands – thin, thick and contoured designs – so you can select the style that fits you best.

To enhance sound files recorded in more traditional formats, including MP3 files, the G35 headset uses Dolby® Pro Logic II in conjunction with Dolby Headphone technology to create an expanded stereo sound.

The Logitech G9x Laser Mouse
Providing precision at any hand speed (up to 150 inches per second on most popular gaming-mousepad surfaces), the Logitech G9x laser mouse extends the promise of the award-winning Logitech® G9 Laser Mouse with its next-generation laser sensor. Featuring on-the-fly adjustable dpi from 200 to 5000 dpi, the G9x mouse makes it easy to go from pixel-precise targeting to lightning-fast maneuvers without pausing the action.

The G9x mouse includes two interchangeable, snap-on grips that let you choose a fit and feel that’s best for your playing style. With more ways to tune for the way you play, the G9x mouse also features onboard memory – program up to five ready-to-play profiles. The weight-tuning system gives you up to 28 grams of extra weight. And custom-color LEDs let you match your G9x mouse to your personal preference – or the colors you choose for your G19 keyboard or G13 gameboard.

The Logitech G13 advanced gameboard wins Best of Innovations in Electronic Gaming
The new G-series products join the recently announced Logitech® G13 advanced gameboard, which was just awarded the CES 2009 Design and Engineering Award: Best of Innovations in Electronic Gaming. The G13 gameboard offers a contoured design that complements the natural shape of your hand and fingers. So you don’t have to take your eyes off the screen, the concave keys along the home row make it easy to locate buttons by touch. And for a tactical advantage, the G13 gameboard includes 87 buttons, so you can set up custom button-profiles for each one of your favorite games, and a 160-by-43-pixel GamePanel™ LCD that shows live game stats, system info and messages from other players. The Logitech G13 advanced gameboard is available now in the U.S. and Europe in March for a suggested retail price of $79.99 (U.S.).

Pricing and Availability
The Logitech G19 keyboard for gaming is expected to be available in the U.S. and Europe in March for a suggested retail price of $199.99 (U.S.). The Logitech G35 surround sound headset is expected to be available in the U.S. and Europe in March for a suggested retail price of $129.99 (U.S.). The Logitech G9x laser mouse is expected to be available in the U.S. and Europe in April for a suggested retail price of $99.99 (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).

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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.

[Shifter]

This is a thing of beauty. I have the original G15 Keyboard and its keys are all worn out so hard I can't read any of the WASD / 123. Then the next year they went and redesigned the hardest-core keyboard on the market to have fewer buttons (idiots) -- don't know what they were thinking. At least now it looks like they're back on track with this one.

I just picked up some 5.1 headphones (Triton) and they rock. The corded G5 is still the best mouse around. I've never used a keypad like the one pictured. Is this a worthy investment?

[Mr.Green]

I have such a keypad with my Saitek keyboard and never bothered to use it. That LCD display is utterly useless. 20th century called and it wants its cords back.

Those headphones look great, though.

[captainspankypants]

The picture reminds me of the controller for the original Xbox Steel Battalion.

[Demo_Boy]

Maybe they should have parceled these out as individual press releases over 5 weeks.

[TacoBob]

Wow..So much plastic....

[Borys]

I think it is great but it does indeed look like something out of the early 1990s.

[BloodPack]

I want to be excited for this, but a $200+ keyboard with very few additional features, an over the top dpi mouse that I have no use for, and although I have heard good things about it; a silly gaming peripheral I would be embarassed to own.

The only thing that interests me is the headset, but I also have the tritton surround sound headset and I figure it will last me a few more years.

And what is with the backlighting on all these devices, I find it kind of tacky, but maybe thats just me.

[ElektroDragon]

The G9 is the best mouse on the market right now, and believe me I have tried ALL of them. I don't get the weights though, and my G9 is almost too heavy without any extra weights at all.

[BloodPack]

The G9 is the best mouse on the market right now, and believe me I have tried ALL of them. I don't get the weights though, and my G9 is almost too heavy without any extra weights at all.
I actually prefer the MX1100, plus its wireless which is a big plus. I like the G9 but my pinky finger drags on the mouse pad, if they put a small lip on the right side I would like it a lot more.

[Vulture]

G15 Keyboard is still my fave for FPS and MMO stuff.
I use a mx518 for most games. I use a Wolf King though for Left4Dead, it just works better with dual wielding pistols ;) As for a wireless mouse, too heavy for those of us who live/work/game online.

And how many headsets that are 7.1 are just the rebranded GE design?

[ascl]

an over the top dpi mouse that I have no use for,

If you are still using a 'normal' mouse, you *really* owe it to yourself to get a gaming mouse (ie high DPI). My wife stole mine to use at work she liked it so much!

I have no idea what this particular mouse is like, but I could never go back to a normal DPI mouse now!

[Exodus]

I got the G9 upgrading from the logictech 500 series gaming mouses... you can tell a motherload of a difference. I have no faith whatsoever in wireless mice for my precision gaming and photoshop needs and i prefer my mouse heavy as hell.

Everything looks great I might grab all of this next time I decide to build a new rig(it might be in its 3rd generation by then however).

[Gorilla800lbs]

The headset looks nice, although at this price point I'd prefer to have not an emulated 7.1, but physical 5.1 channel with dedicated drivers. 7.1 emulated?! What kind of sense does it make, I wonder. Emulated 5.1 is already proving iffy.

[sixtyfps]

Here's another 'quality' vote for the G9. It's so deliciously customizable.