Logitech wants in on the new gaming gear party started by Razer and SteelSeries a few weeks back. This time around, Logitech has updated the G5 gaming mouse with the G500 and is introducing the G330 gaming headset. [PSGallery=a2iotlwrso]
The new mouse seems like a mash-up between the couple year-old G5 gaming mouse and the MX Revolution line which should be a match made in heaven. The G5000 gets all the gaming hardware found in the G5 (and G9x) like a high-res, 5700 dpi sensor that can be adjusted on the fly and removable weights for further customization. But while the texture looks a lot like the original G5, the shape is clearly designed off of the MX line with a larger thumb rest and more of a pinkie ledge – that’s what they call it, serious. Plus this guy sports the amazing hyper-fast scrolling wheel and 10 programable buttons.
MaximumPC got their hands on a G500 and it at least looks like it could set the standard for gaming mice.
The new gaming headset might be a different story though. The new headset is one of those lightweight behind the ears-type that are comfortable, but don’t always have the best speakers. Who knows, maybe this set has high-end sound, but it was likely built for comfort over quality.
The G330 headset should be available sometime this month for $49 while the $69 G500 mouse doesn’t launch until next month.
Call me when Logitech comes up with an actual new mouse. I like their mice but all they seem to do is rehash their old designs.
@Obsidian
eh, just how does someone make a new mouse?
like a mouse without buttons? or a mouse you use with your tongue?
get real Obsidian, Logitech actually do change and develop the market, everyone copies them.
happily typing this on my brand new G19keyboard
sitting beside my currently broke g9 laser (sob)