Logitech G unveils eSports-focused 'Pro' gaming mouse
As a casual gamer, I don't necessarily need hardcore gaming accessories designed for professional eSports competitors. With that said, I place a high value on quality products. If there is a well-built mouse or keyboard that can improve my gaming performance, I am all for it.
The problem, unfortunately, is that many products designed for 'gamers' can look downright ridiculous. Look, just because a mouse, for instance, is designed for playing games, doesn't mean it has to look like an alien spacecraft. Today, Logitech G (as in Gaming) unveils its newest gaming mouse, called simply 'Pro'. Guess what? The wired mouse's design is both simple and elegant, while not being boring (you can customize the RGB lighting). Finally!
"Designed for eSports athletes, this new gaming mouse features Logitech’s most accurate optical gaming sensor, a metal spring button tensioning system, onboard memory for driver-free operation on tournament systems, and a comfortable, durable yet lightweight design. The Logitech G Pro Gaming Mouse builds on the heritage and global popularity of the Logitech G100s shape with top competitive eSports professionals, and combines it with the incredible speed, accuracy and responsiveness of the G303", says Logitech.
The company further explains that the mouse "is the culmination of more than 30 years of engineering and manufacturing experience. The mouse is optimized to reduce weight to improve comfort, stability and responsiveness. Every aspect of the engineering has been rigorously tested to make sure it can stand up to even the most intense gaming. The top surface of the Logitech G Pro Gaming Mouse is treated with a special coating to improve durability and grip, and the left and right buttons are tested to exceed 20 million clicks -- the equivalent of a pro gamer training 10 hours every day for two years".
Clearly, Logitech built this mouse to last, which is very important for on-the-go eSport players. If something does happen, however, it comes with a limited 2-year warranty.
Both professional and amateur gamers will also appreciate the on-board memory which stores user settings. This means the Pro mouse can be moved between machines while retaining things like button assignments and DPI levels (200-12,000) without installing and configuring software. The PMW3366 optical sensor promises the precision needed for virtually 'killing' the enemy.
If you are interested in purchasing this 6-button professional gaming mouse, you can pick it up later this month in the USA and Europe. The Logitech G Pro will cost $69.99 USD or €79.95 EUR.
We took our love of eSports, and dedication to technology to build the #LogitechG Pro Gaming Mouse. Play to Win. pic.twitter.com/GDcB3jbQ0L
— LogitechG (@LogitechG) August 16, 2016