Keyboard and Officially-Licensed Controller Combo Provide Maximum Playability
For PlayStation(R)2 Online Games
FREMONT, Calif., March 6 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ --
Logitech(TM) (Nasdaq: LOGI; Switzerland: LOGN) today announced that the
Logitech(R) NetPlay(TM) Controller is scheduled to arrive on retail shelves in
the U.S. and at http://www.logitech.com later this month for a suggested retail price
of $69.95 USD. The NetPlay Controller will be on display at the Logitech
booth (#1008) at the Game Developers Conference.
"Online gaming, especially on the PlayStation(R)2 computer entertainment
system, often requires the functionality of both a gamepad, to control the
actions of a character, and a keyboard, to type everything from game commands
to messages directed at the opposition," said Fred Swan, Director of Marketing
for Logitech's Audio and Interactive Entertainment Business Unit. "NetPlay
Controller is a unique gaming device that will give online gamers the best of
both worlds, allowing them to type and use the gamepad without having to
juggle two different devices."
With its contoured design that comfortably fits a gamer's lap, the NetPlay
Controller, available in Japan since May 2002, integrates a vibration-feedback
controller and a detachable USB keyboard into one sleek unit.
The officially licensed controller can be toggled between digital and
analog modes, while an eight-way pressure-sensitive D-pad, four trigger
buttons and four analog pressure-sensitive buttons give gamers a familiar
controller layout. Two motors provide vibration capabilities, and two
proportional mini joysticks can be used for analog control in supporting
games. The controller features a standard controller-port interface with an
eight-foot cable.
The detachable USB keyboard comes with full-size keys and makes typing
easy, even under the most challenging gaming scenarios. It can be attached to
or removed from the gamepad portion by a slide lock and will rest flat when
placed on a flat surface. The keyboard includes an eight-foot USB connector
cable plus convenient cable clips.
At launch, the NetPlay Controller will be supported by EverQuest(R) Online
Adventures(TM) from Sony Online Entertainment, with many more titles planned.
About Logitech: Founded in 1981, Logitech designs, manufactures and
markets personal interface products that enable people to effectively work,
play, and communicate in the digital world. With corporate headquarters
through its U.S. subsidiary in Fremont, California, and regional headquarters
through local subsidiaries in Switzerland, Taiwan and Hong Kong, Logitech
International is a Swiss public company traded in Switzerland on the Swiss
Stock Exchange (LOGN) and in the U.S. on the Nasdaq National Market System
(LOGI). The company has manufacturing facilities in Asia and offices in major
cities in North America, Europe and Asia Pacific.
NOTE: "PlayStation" is a registered trademark of Sony Computer
Entertainment Inc.
Logitech, the Logitech logo, and other Logitech marks are owned by
Logitech and may be registered. All other trademarks are the property of their
respective owners.
For more information about Logitech and its products, visit the company's
website at http://www.logitech.com
EDITORIAL CONTACTS:
Brian Ritchie, Logitech, 510-713-4231, brian_ritchie@logitech.com
Katie McQuade, Kohnke Communications, 415-777-4000, katie@kohnkecomm.com
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http://www.logitech.com
CONTACT:
Brian Ritchie of Logitech, +1-510-713-4231,
or brian_ritchie@logitech.com; or Katie McQuade of Kohnke
Communications, +1-415-777-4000, or katie@kohnkecomm.com, for
Logitech
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