2.4 GHz Technology Brings Cordless Convenience to Gamers
LOS ANGELES, (E3 - Booth 1400, South Hall), May 22 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/
-- At the Electronic Entertainment Expo today, Logitech (Nasdaq: LOGI;
Switzerland: LOGN, LOGZ) announced a cordless controller compatible with the
Xbox(TM) video game console from Microsoft. Scheduled for release later this
year, the Logitech(R) Cordless Controller will allow gamers cord-free control
with all of the functionality of a standard Xbox controller.
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"We believe the best way to take advantage of the superior graphics and
processing speed of the Xbox is with first-class peripherals," said Ted Hoff,
vice president and general manager of Logitech's Interactive Entertainment
Division. "Our 2.4GHz cordless radio frequency technology has allowed us to
create an excellent controller -- combining precise control and freedom of
movement with lag-free performance from virtually anywhere in a room."
Logitech(R) Cordless Controller For Xbox
The Logitech Cordless Controller for Xbox utilizes special 2.4 GHz
cordless radio frequency technology developed by Logitech to offer Xbox gamers
complete freedom of movement. It features the Xbox standard button layout, and
its unique design gives gamers a comfortable grip that can accommodate almost
any hand size. The controller offers dual vibration feedback for enhanced
gaming realism and a 50+ hour battery life that is achieved with four AA
batteries. By using the Cordless Controller for Xbox, gamers will no longer
be restricted with the cord found in most gaming controllers, and can roam
freely around the room while experiencing lag-free gameplay from more than 20
feet away. The receiver includes bays for both a memory card and a headset.
The Cordless Controller for Xbox will be available from retailers and at
http://www.logitech.com for $69.95 (US).
About Xbox
Xbox (http://www.xbox.com) is Microsoft's future-generation video game console
that delivers the most powerful game experiences ever. Xbox empowers game
artists by giving them the technology to fulfill their creative visions as
never before, creating games that blur the lines between fantasy and reality.
Xbox is now available in North America, Japan, Europe and Australia.
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. The Company's product family includes
Internet video cameras, mice and trackballs, keyboards, headsets and speakers,
interactive gaming devices and 3D controllers.
With operational 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 under the symbols
LOGN and LOGZ, 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: Xbox is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation.
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
Kate Mitchum, Linn Public Relations, 415-552-1183, kate@linnpr.com
SOURCE Logitech
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CONTACT:
Brian Ritchie of Logitech, +1-510-713-4231,
or brian_ritchie@logitech.com; or Kate Mitchum of Linn Public
Relations, +1-415-552-1183, or kate@linnpr.com, for Logitech
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