New gaming gear from Logitech

Jeff Bakalar | Aug 07, 2009

(Credit: Logitech)

On Thursday, Logitech announced two new PC gaming accessories, a successor to the G5 Laser Mouse and a behind-the-head gaming headset.

The G500 Gaming Mouse refreshes the current G5 Laser Mouse with improved sensitivity and a new design. The mouse will also come with up to 27g of weight that you can add on to tune the overall feel of the device. How's that for customization?

The mouse's onboard memory also allows you to switch from game to game without having to remap a button scheme. Better yet, this feature doesn't require any software installation (though you'll need it if you want to change various sensitivity settings).

(Credit: Logitech)

Also announced Thursday was the G330 Gaming Headset which the company claims is the first-ever behind-the-head headphone of its kind. The design aims to reduce pressure points on your head, a major complaint of PC gamers across the board.

Attached is also a noise-cancelling boom mic with in-line audio controls for volume and microphone mute. The headset can also attach to your PC via 3.5mm jacks or an included USB adapter.

Expect to see the G500 and the G330 on August 17 for about US$70 and US$50, respectively.

Via CNET Crave

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