Freedom 2.4 Cordless Joystick and MOMO Racing Force Feedback
Wheel to Debut at E3
LOS ANGELES, (E3 - Booth 1400, South Hall), May 22 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/
-- At the Electronic Entertainment Expo today, Logitech (Nasdaq: LOGI;
Switzerland: LOGN, LOGZ) announced two new PC gaming products. Representing
state-of-the-art game controller technology, the Logitech(R) Freedom(TM) 2.4
Cordless Joystick and the Logitech(R) MOMO(R) Racing Force Feedback Wheel are
slated to ship early this fall.
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Logitech Raises the Bar for the tried-and-true Joystick
Logitech's Freedom 2.4 Cordless Joystick combines precision and quick
response with cordless freedom. With Logitech's reliable 2.4GHz cordless radio
frequency technology, Freedom 2.4 allows gamers to comfortably sit more than
20 feet away. Now they can play how and where they want, and eliminate
irritating clutter from their desks. Three AA batteries provide more than 50
hours of gameplay, while ten programmable buttons, an eight-way hat switch,
and a twist handle allow for the ultimate in joystick control. The joystick
also includes a pager-sized receiver with a Status Indicator and a USB
connector.
Logitech gave the Freedom 2.4 an entirely new and substantially improved
design, with a sleek handle, designed for comfort and excellent access to the
buttons and hat, that comes mounted on a stable rubber base. There are a
number of premium touches as well, from the rubberized hat to the aluminum
trigger, throttle, faceplate, and collar. Like other Logitech PC gaming
products, Freedom 2.4 includes Logitech(R) Profiler(TM) software for total
programmability. The joystick will be available from retailers and at
http://www.logitech.com for $69.95 (US).
Logitech Uses the Force
The Logitech(R) MOMO(R) Racing Force Feedback Wheel features a sleek, 10"
MOMO(R) designed wheel that is completely encased in rubber for excellent grip
and comfort yet also provides 240 degrees of rotation for steering precision.
The MOMO(R) Racing Force Feedback Wheel also offers extensive and
versatile programmable controls. It features six easy-to-reach buttons on the
center hub and a pair of sturdy paddle shifters. However, it also sports a
MOMO(R) designed manual shift knob with precise sequential shifting action.
The shift knob can be moved by the gamer from the right to the left side of
the wheel console and back. Whether gamers prefer American stock car racing,
European rally racing, or formula-type cars, this wheel offers an ideal
solution for quick, realistic gear changes.
In addition, the wheel has a triple clamping system that locks to prevent
it from coming loose, allowing it to be secured to many different surfaces.
It is compatible with the Logitech lap attachment (sold separately), an
accessory that allows gamers to comfortably use the wheel while seated away
from a table or desk.
The full-size gas and brake pedals feature realistic brake feel, a non-
slip floorboard and one of the largest, most stable pedal bases on the market
today. The base also includes a carpet grip system, which helps keep the
pedals firmly in place on carpeted floors.
The MOMO(R) Racing Force Feedback Wheel will be available from retailers
and at http://www.logitech.com for $99.95 (US).
"These new products emphasize two of the hottest gaming technologies,
cordless and realistic force feedback," said Ted Hoff, vice president and
general manager of Logitech's Interactive Entertainment Division. "The
impressive sales of the Logitech(R) Cordless RumblePad(TM) proves that our
cordless technology is excellent for gaming and that gamers are motivated to
'cut the cord.'
"The Logitech(R) MOMO(R) Racing Force Feedback Wheel is another stride
forward in our attempt to offer the best steering wheels on the market at all
relevant price points."
About Force Feedback
Force feedback is a sophisticated method for providing people with
realistic tactile feedback from a PC or console. It is widely used in
medical, space and flight simulators to provide lifelike training for students
and professionals who make split-second decisions based not just on sight and
sound, but also on their sense of touch.
This cutting-edge technology has been extended to PC and next-generation
console gaming over the last five years. Force feedback is even richer, more
realistic and engaging than the non-directional vibration feedback to which
many gamers are accustomed. Through the use of advanced software and
electronics, force feedback can move a steering wheel or joystick as if the
device were subject to real external forces.
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: 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 MOMO and its products, visit http://www.momo.it
Logitech Force Feedback products use Logitech-proprietary technologies, as
well as certain TouchSense(TM) technologies licensed from Immersion
Corporation.
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
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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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