Logitech G announced the launch of the Logitech G522 Gaming headset, a new addition to its award-winning G5 series, designed to elevate both gameplay and personal expression.

“G522 was made for gamers who bring passion and personality to everything they do,” said Ujesh Desai, vice president and general manager of Logitech G. “Whether you’re climbing the ranks, streaming for your audience, or pulling all-night gaming sessions, the G522 ups your game with top-tier performance, features, and style.”

G522 builds on the strong foundation of the widely popular Logitech G733 headset, carrying its legacy further while introducing an exciting evolution. At first glance, the family resemblance is clear, but as you look closer, the G522 reveals a fresh, elevated design. It’s all about progression – sleeker curves, a more sophisticated silhouette, and thoughtful design choices that reflect a modern take on performance and style. The sharper edges of the G733 have been transitioned into smooth, flowing lines showcasing a refined aesthetic.

“The G522 headset is the result of meticulous craftsmanship and a relentless attention to detail, every element is intentionally designed to deliver a curated, premium experience,” said Ahmed Riaz, Head of Design at Logitech G. “It builds on a proven formula for success that’s become synonymous with our G5 Series products, combining precision engineering with a deep understanding of what today’s gamers value most.”

G5 Series gamers play a wide variety of games. As a result, the new G522 headset had to perform to the level of the most discerning core gamers and be flexible enough to work seamlessly across all genres and types of gameplay.

Designed for long sessions, G522 delivers a significant leap forward in comfort, engineered with community feedback at its core. The ear cups have been redesigned with a wider shape and an added layer of memory foam to enhance cushioning and cooling, wrapped in a new fabric that’s both softer and more durable. A reversible suspension band now rests flatter and more evenly across the head, with added ridges to increase breathability and upgraded materials for extended durability. To ensure all-day comfort for every gamer, our player fit tests included individuals who wear glasses or earrings, making the G522 a headset built for everyone.

At the heart of the headset are new synchronised PRO-G drivers that deliver Logitech G’s highest-fidelity, paired with 48 kHz/24-bit digital signal processing for unparalleled immersion and precision. Gamers can hear subtle in-game cues—like distant footsteps or weapon reloads—with crystal clarity.

Communication is critical in competitive and online play, and the G522’s 48 kHz/16-bit microphone, enhanced by BLUE VO!CE technology ensures your voice cuts through the chaos. Customise your microphone audio with real-time filters and effects, delivering a professional sound for every session.

The G522 offers tri-mode connectivity, allowing seamless switching between LIGHTSPEED wireless, Bluetooth, and USB-C. It’s built for fluid transitions between platforms, PC, console, and mobile, without the lag or hassle.

G HUB software and the Logitech G mobile app allow gamers to fine-tune their audio with a 10-band EQ, personalise LIGHTSYNC RGB, adjust mic settings, and save up to three custom profiles directly to the headset.

Continuing Logitech G’s commitment to reducing environmental impact, the G522 is crafted with 27% post-consumer recycled plastic and low-carbon aluminium, aligning performance with purpose.

The Logitech G522 Gaming Headset is available now in black and white at LogitechG.com and participating retailers.

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Logitech G has just announced they will kick off Logi PLAY 2024, on September 18th, 2024.

The main event will feature new product reveals, partnership announcements, and exciting community activations. With a planned live stream, Logitech G’s community and fans are invited to watch the event simply by providing their email address on the Logi PLAY webpage.

The event underscores Logitech G’s commitment to pushing the boundaries of gaming technology and fostering a community that thrives on creativity and innovation. Logi PLAY 2024 promises something for everyone, from esports athletes to casual gamers, highlighting the brand’s dedication to enhancing the gaming experience.

WHAT:  Logi PLAY 2024 marks Logitech G’s biggest celebration of gaming, with events streaming from locations across the globe, including Paris, Berlin, Shanghai, Tokyo, Sydney, Madrid, São Paulo, Silicon Valley and many more ensuring gamers everywhere can participate in the excitement.

WHAT TO EXPECT:

• Global livestream on Twitch & YouTube – watch with thousands of others around the world​
• Expert panels – learn from industry experts on the future of gaming​
• Exclusive product announcements – be the first to know about the 9 groundbreaking products being unveiled during the event​
• Logi Days – save big with exclusive product offers in all major participating retailers
• Win exclusive prizes – don’t miss the chance to get your hands on some exciting prizes

WHEN: September 18th, 2024 at 05:00 AM NZT

WHERE: Join the live stream from wherever you are, on Logitech G’s official streaming channels, including Twitch, YouTube, and Facebook. To ensure you receive all the important notifications, including when the event is live, register here.

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Logitech G has announced the ultimate esports headset – the new Logitech G PRO X 2 LIGHTSPEED Wireless Gaming Headset.

Designed and tested with top esports athletes, the new PRO X 2 headset features all new, revolutionary PRO-G GRAPHENE audio drivers, making it the pinnacle of gaming audio and a must-have headset for the most discerning and competitive players.

“The core philosophy of the Logitech G PRO Series is about creating gear that meets the demanding needs of professional esports athletes and competitive gamers,” says Chris Pate, Principal Product Manager, Logitech G PRO Series. “With PRO X 2, we’ve achieved a groundbreaking level of performance by redesigning our PRO-G drivers with Graphene audio technology. With our use of graphene, we can create a driver that is both incredibly rigid and, at the same time, almost impossibly lightweight. This delivers high fidelity sound with extremely low distortion, giving pros the performance, they need to play to their maximum potential.”

In esports, clarity of sound and communications are critical factors that influence winning. Being able to hear the slightest audio cue and communicate with teammates makes all the difference.

The new PRO-G GRAPHENE Audio Driver has been precision engineered with a 50 mm graphene diaphragm featuring a live edge suspension, to deliver immersive soundscapes like never before. The new driver delivers improvements in sound reproduction accuracy, time to signal accuracy and distortion reduction, allowing players to identify audio objects more clearly, and more quickly discern their location as objects move relative to the player.

In addition to an all-new PRO-G GRAPHENE audio driver, PRO X 2 features major enhancements over the current PRO X Wireless Gaming Headset, including improved LIGHTSPEED wireless, Bluetooth, and wired connections (3.5mm Aux). LIGHTSPEED now delivers PRO-grade wireless with up to 50 hours of use on a single charge and a consistently robust wireless connection range of up to 30m.

The PRO X 2 also comes with precision surround sound helps you know exactly where your opponents are before they find you, with deeply immersive soundscape experiences.

Logitech G PRO Series line is developed under a unique Design by Collaboration program, which brings together many of the world’s top esports athletes and teams to develop new high-performance esports gear that pushes the boundaries of innovation and performance to give them the competitive edge.

“I have always felt Logitech G values my feedback and opinion for product development, that’s why their gear is the highest performing and most popular among top esports athletes. During the development of the G PRO X 2 Gaming headset, I enjoyed the improved comfort and excellent mic. In-game, I found the new Graphene driver a game changer, it really made me feel I got a new advantage to win against my competition,” said Oleksandr “s1mple” Kostyljev, Counter-Strike, Natus Vincere.

From the beginning of the design process, Logitech G engages with Esports Pros to obtain feedback, make key decisions, and test to refine the features and design of the products. By implementing their feedback into new tools and solutions, Logitech G has become the defacto standard and leader in professional quality esports gaming gear.

The PRO X 2 LIGHTSPEED Wireless Gaming Headset is available from 13th of June 2023.

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Logitech G, a brand of Logitech, has announced the new Logitech G Astro A30 Wireless Gaming Headset.

The new A30 is a modern headset for the modern gamer. Featuring a powerful 40mm audio driver, detachable boom microphone and Logitech’s advanced LIGHTSPEED 2.4GHz wireless and Bluetooth makes it the ideal headset to enjoy all your games wirelessly on any device, including: PlayStation 4 PlayStation 5, Xbox One, XB Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, PC, Mobile, iOS and Android.

In addition to providing flexibility to connect wirelessly to your gaming device of choice, players can also mix and balance audio from multiple devices simultaneously, adjusting each source independently as desired. Gamers can game on their PlayStation 5 via LIGHTSPEED 2.4GHz Wireless, while listening to Spotify on their phone via Bluetooth, and have their Switch at the ready, connected through 3.5mm aux, for a long matchmaking queue.

They can then move from the living room to their PC setup and switch their A30 seamlessly to their PC via LIGHTSPEED 2.4GHz and then connect to their Steam Deck via Bluetooth. And with the new Logitech G mobile app, players can optimize game and voice audio profiles on the new A30 for a tailored gaming experience.

“The vision of a new A30 headset that enables a play anything, anywhere experience meant we needed to achieve two primary goals. First, we needed to deliver a high performance audio and ultra comfortable headset that comes in a sleek and customizable design. Second, we needed to create a headset that can connect to multiple platforms in a variety of ways: console, PC, handheld or mobile,” said Tiffany Beers, head of innovation at Logitech G. “The A30 delivers maximum flexibility, mobility, style and comfort in a modern gaming headset that plays on all platforms, so players can master all the playstyles they love.”

The sleek new design of the A30 headset comes standard in two chic colorways, navy and white. The addition of swivel, cushy memory foam padding in the earpads and headband and just-right clamping force creates an easy balanced feel.

As part of its sleek design, the A30 headset features both an advanced detachable boom microphone and an integrated mic, so no matter if you are home playing your favorite game or on-the-go making a phone call, you are ensured crystal clear communications. The A30 delivers carefully balanced, high-fidelity audio with custom tuned 40mm drivers for an immersive audio experience.

The A30 boasts a battery life of more than 27 hours, enabling low-latency gameplay that can handle epic play sessions.

Players can express their gaming aesthetic by choosing from an existing collection of speaker tag designs, or take their headset to the next level by customizing their own design on the Astro website.

The Logitech G ASTRO A30 Wireless Gaming Headset is expected to be available at major tech retailers from 24th October 2022.

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Logitech G has released the G502 X, and G502 X PLUS, with an array of breakthrough innovations for the best gaming experience possible.

The G502 X continues the legacy of delivering unrivaled gaming performance by meticulously redesigning the G502 form, and by updating it with the most advanced gaming technologies, including the introduction of LIGHTFORCE hybrid optical-mechanical switches.

“The G502 is an icon in gaming and we know that the community has been looking for the next-generation offering,” said Ujesh Desai, vice president and general manager of Logitech Gaming. “We reimagined the iconic G502 with design and engineering updates that elevate the legendary gaming mouse into a new era of play. With lighter materials and cutting-edge technology, the new G502 X promises to continue the G502 tradition of ultimate performance and total control.”

Exclusive to Logitech G, both G502 X models come with the all-new LIGHTFORCE hybrid optical-mechanical switches for incredible speed and reliability, as well as precise actuation with crisp response.

LIGHTFORCE is a revolutionary microswitch technology that combines the benefits of optical switches with the important actuation feel of mechanical switches that gamers love. Optical switches offer fast speed, performance and good reliability over the life of the mouse.

LIGHTFORCE uses galvanic contact parts within the switch that operate just like mechanical switches, to maintain that crisp feeling. The result is optical and mechanical triggers engineered in unison, delivering the ultimate gaming performance. LIGHTFORCE hybrid switches provide reliable, ultra low latency optical actuation combined with the best attributes of crisp, tactile mechanical clicks.

The G502 X touts a redesigned, reversible and removable DPI-shift button to accommodate a wide variety of hand sizes and grip styles, a redesigned scroll wheel with higher stability and reduced weight, while retaining the G502’s iconic dual hyper-fast infinite scroll and precise ratchet modes, USB-C charging for wireless versions, as well as a thin-wall exoskeleton for weight reduction and maximum rigidity.

The G502 X also comes equipped with the HERO 25K high-precision gaming sensor, offering a 1-1 ratio accuracy at sub-micron levels and zero smoothing, filtering or acceleration.

Along with activity and performance without the wire and, when combined with LIGHTFORCE, features response times 68 percent faster than the previous generation. The LIGHTSPEED wireless protocol update also allows gamers to connect two LIGHTSPEED devices to one receiver using the Device Pairing Tool in G HUB.  Players can choose to operate G502 X with the same receiver as their Logitech G915, G915 TKL, or G715 gaming keyboards.

In addition, the G502 X line is compatible with Logitech G POWERPLAY wireless charging mats for unlimited battery life without wires.

G502 X and G502 X PLUS is available now.

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Thanks to an outdated stereotype that gaming is only for the boys, women and gender diverse players have been underrepresented and their options for self-expression have been limited to dark gaming gear, fits that don’t suit their needs and a niche selection of avatars.

But the stereotype is far from the truth with women representing almost 50% of the gaming community globally and today Logitech G is ushering in a new age of play, announcing a collection that puts inclusivity first.

“Much of the gaming industry has been stuck in a one-size-fits-all mentality. But that hasn’t reflected the wide range of consumers who are focused on self-expression and playing games for fun, and it certainly didn’t fit Logitech’s commitment to delivering solutions for all gamers. When we looked at our own gaming products, we realized we could be doing more,” said Ujesh Desai, Vice President and General Manager of Logitech G.

The Aurora collection is designed to be gender inclusive, not gender exclusive, addressing the needs and wants of women gamers while also appealing to all gamers who want a playful and curated experience.

Concepted and created by a team of predominantly women leaders at Logitech the collection prioritises comfort, approachability and the joy of play. Changes to traditional shapes and functions were made to accommodate longer hair, glasses, earrings and smaller hand sizes while the design team broke away from typical sharp edges, dark colours and loud aesthetics.

The collection includes a wireless gaming headset, two keyboards (one wired and one wireless), a wireless mouse and eight accessories that offer endless customisation options including the ability to add Pink Dawn and Green Flash elements to the White Mist base colour. A special edition Blue Yeti microphone will also be available in Pink Dawn and White Mist to complement the collection.

Encouraging players to come as they are and play their heart out whether in a social or competitive setting, the collection delivers the advanced features gamers expect including Logitech G’s signature gaming grade technologies; LIGHTSPEED wireless and Blue VO!CE.

Walking the talk in more ways than one, Logitech G’s ongoing commitment to challenging the status quo has also led to a partnership with Getty Images that will see 50% of image results feature women when the term ‘gamer’ is searched in its royalty free library. Logitech is also committing to include women in 50% of all advertising and marketing assets to properly represent the global gaming community.

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Logitech G has announced the launch of the Logitech G413 SE Mechanical Gaming Keyboard and the G413 TKL (Tenkeyless) SE Mechanical Gaming Keyboard.

Engineered for precision and performance, these affordable new keyboards offer gaming-grade mechanical switches with extremely durable PBT keycaps that are wear, fade and shine resistant

“We spent a lot of time carefully designing keyboards that deliver advanced performance with just the right feature set,” said Ujesh Desai, vice president and general manager of Logitech Gaming. “Made with strong, durable materials and high-performance features, these keyboards are an excellent option for gamers who want a mechanical keyboard at a great price.”

The G413 SE Mechanical Gaming Keyboards feature Tactile Mechanical Switches, which deliver uncompromising performance and give discernible actuation for gamers who prefer direct feedback. In addition, the keyboards feature PBT keycaps that are engineered with quality material, designed to hold up over time and heat- and wear-resistant, making them one of the most durable PBT keycaps on the market.

Featuring white LED lighting and a black-brushed aluminum-magnesium alloy top case as the keyboard’s backbone, the result is a minimal design, balanced with features that make this keyboard a must-have for gamers.

In addition, the keyboards were designed to deliver reliable key input versus other non-gaming mechanical keyboards, with the addition of the six-key rollover anti-ghosting performance, which means multiple keys can be pressed simultaneously and all register at the same time to trigger a special game move.

The Logitech G413 SE and Logitech G413 TKL SE Mechanical Gaming Keyboards are expected to be available in April 2022.

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Logitech has launched a mouse and keyboard collection to bring character, joy and self-expression to your work routine, whether at home or on the go.

The release of POP Keys, POP Mouse and Logitech Desk Mat redefines what your personal workspace can look like with three vibrant new aesthetics.

“The Studio Series by Logitech embraces the originality of each individual out there,” said Irfan Kachwalla, Lead Designer of POP Keys. “We wanted to create 🔥 products that are just as expressive as our users, with big personalities and no compromise on productivity,”

POP Keys comes with eight swappable emoji keycaps in the box – four on the keyboard itself. The emoji keys can be easily customised to your favorite emoji 😍 or another handy shortcut using Logitech Options – available via a simple download for PC or Mac.

POP Mouse also features a central button that opens the emoji menu and can be customised for one-tap convenience.

POP Keys is beautifully retro but with new-generation functions. Its bouncy mechanical keycaps crackle like popcorn with every press. Its 12 new FN shortcuts feature Snip Screen, Mute Mic and Media Keys to facilitate the modern workday 🙏.

For every POP Keys, there’s a POP Mouse to match. Cute and compact, the mouse slips easily into your bag or pocket for on-the-go working. Its smooth body, crafted for comfort, fits snugly in your palm. But the compact mouse packs a lot of power: POP Mouse’s Smartwheel flips automatically from high-precision to speed scroll mode. The mouse is enabled with Logitech Flow, a software feature for easy text, file and image copy-and-pasting between computers.

Both products empower multi-device creativity, connecting to up to three devices at a time via Bluetooth or Logi Bolt wireless receiver. Each product also comes with the promise of durability and long-lasting battery life, a signature of Logitech products.

POP Keys and POP Mouse are the latest addition to Logitech’s Studio Series. The series also features the minimalist Pebble mouse, K580 and K380 keyboards, and the new Logitech Desk Mat. POP Keys works with macOS, Windows, iOS, ipadOS, Chrome OS and Android, and POP Mouse works with Windows, macOS, iPadOS, Chrome OS and Linux.

POP Keys, POP Mouse and Logitech Desk Mat will be available November 2021 in New Zealand.

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Logitech G, a brand of Logitech, set a new gold standard today with a new ultra-lightweight wireless headset designed for the modern gaming.

The Logitech G435 LIGHTSPEED Wireless Gaming Headset, unveiled now delivers on all fronts – comfort, affordability, sustainability, fun colour options, multi-platform support and more.

“Consumers, particularly young gamers, care deeply about their planet and the effects of climate change as well as the price, functionality and feature set of their products,” said Ujesh Desai, general manager of Logitech G. “We’ve engineered the G435 with intention – to build our lightest, most affordable, sustainable gaming headset for these users while not compromising on style, versatility and advanced features, like beam-forming mics and multiplatform support.”

Weighing in at only 5.8 oz (165 grams), G435 is ultra-lightweight and comfortable enough to wear all day. G435 fits a wide range of people, but its design has been optimised for small to medium head sizes. It also features an optional volume limiter.

G435 is the most sustainable gaming wireless headset we have produced to date. It’s certified CarbonNeutral, which means that we finance high-quality certified carbon offsets to reduce the carbon impact of the product to zero.

The plastic parts include a minimum of 22 percent post-consumer recycled content, and the paper packaging comes from FSC TM – certified forests. By choosing this gaming headset, you're doing your part to help support responsible management of the world’s forests.

The combo of gaming-grade LIGHTSPEED 2.4GHz wireless and Bluetooth gives you the freedom to wirelessly connect to your PC, PlayStation, or mobile device. LIGHTSPEED Wireless connects to your PC or Playstation via a USB-A 2.4 GHz adapter and provides performance tuned for the needs of gamers.

While Bluetooth support enables you to connect to your mobile device and play games or listen to music

Its 40 mm drivers deliver rich and immersive sound, while the dual beamforming mics eliminate the need for a boom mic.

The advanced beamforming mics also reduce background noise while amplifying your voice, so you sound like you’re in the same room as your friends.

The new G435 wireless headset comes in three colour variations, Black & Neon Yellow, Blue & Raspberry, and Off-White & Lilac, allowing gamers to show off their individual style and personality.

The G435 also includes little touches like left and right braille indicators on the headset to make it easy for those with visual impairments to know which side is which.

The Logitech G435 Wireless Gaming Headset will be available in Black & Neon Yellow, and Off-White with Lilac from late September 2021 and the Blue & Raspberry due January 2022.

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Logitech G has introduced a new, lightweight headset to its Colour Collection, the Logitech G335 Wired Gaming Headset.

The headset is available in three colours, including the new Mint Colourway.

To complete the collection, Logitech G is also making its G305 Wireless Gaming Mouse available in Mint
Colourway, allowing gamers to match their gaming gear to their personal style.

“The original Colour Collection portfolio was a huge success with gamers around the world,” said Ujesh Desai, General Manager of Logitech G. “With the Logitech G335 gaming headset, we’re adding new colours like Mint, one of the most asked-for colours, while also reducing the weight to ensure a super comfortable experience.”

At 240 grams, the Logitech G335 gaming headset is one of the lightest on the market. Using a similar design as the Colour Collection’s award-winning G733 wireless gaming headset, the G335 has a slimmer design for a smaller fit and increased comfort.

It features an adjustable suspension headband design and soft fabric earpad materials to conform to your head for long-lasting comfort, any way you play.

Available in Black, White and Mint, with matching reversible headbands, the Logitech G335 is a welcome addition to the vibrant collection of gaming-grade gear that’s fun, colourful and expressive.

Designed to mix and match with the existing Colour Collection products, this new addition gives gamers more opportunities to customise and personalise their gaming spaces. The G335 will also be compatible with the existing colour-coordinated headband straps and playful mic covers.

The Logitech G335 Wired Gaming Headset features easy plug-and-play capabilities for use with almost any gaming platform, via a 3.5mm audio jack.

Complete gaming- grade audio quality, built-in controls, a volume roller located directly on the ear cup and a flip-to-mute mic lets gamers immerse themselves in the game without any distractions.

The G335 is also Discord Certified for crystal clear audio and communication clarity.

The Logitech G335 Wired Gaming Headset will be available from mid-August 2021.

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