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BW0265 MAY 17,2001 8:57 PACIFIC 11:57 EASTERN
( BW)(CA-LOGITECH-2)(LOGIY)(LOGN.S)(LOGZ.S) Logitech
Announces New Spring Lineup of WingMan Interactive Entertainment Controllers;
New PC Racing Wheel, Joystick, Gamepad To Debut At E3
Business Editors/High-Tech Writers
E3Expo 2001
Booth 646, South Hall
LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 17,
2001--Logitech (Nasdaq:LOGIY) (Switzerland: LOGN, LOGZ) today unveiled the
newest members of its family of interactive entertainment controllers,
WingMan(R) Formula(TM) GP, WingMan(R) Attack(TM) 2 and WingMan(R) Precision(TM)
USB. All three USB-enabled products will be available from retailers and at http://www.logitech.com
this summer.
WingMan Formula GP -- A precision-engineered
wheel that takes the gamer closer to the experience of driving a racecar,
Formula GP has been updated with a USB interface. It also includes a
comfortable wheel, featuring rubber hand grips and precise steering control.
Four programmable buttons provide convenient control of car functions and view
changes, while two wheel-mounted shifters provide for easy gear changes. For
accelerating and braking, realistic gas and brake pedals are mounted on a
weighted base. Formula GP carries a suggested retail price of $49.95 (US) and
129 DM or local equivalent in Europe.
WingMan Attack 2 -- An entry-level USB joystick
with a new, modern design for increased performance, Attack 2 carries a
suggested retail price of $19.95 (US) and 49 DM or local equivalent in Europe.
A rapid-fire trigger, versatile grip handle and five programmable buttons make
the stick versatile, while the buttons are positioned with the Logitech
"Thumb Sweep" design for fast action. A high-precision throttle is
mounted on the base and provides smooth and accurate power settings.
WingMan Precision USB -- With its new USB
functionality, Precision USB features six programmable buttons and carries a
suggested retail price of $9.95 (US) and 29 DM or local equivalent in Europe.
To help defeat any opponent, it also includes digital controls, fast-action
triggers and a precise 8-way D-pad.
Programmable Power -- When using any of these
products with Logitech(R) WingMan(R) Profiler(TM) software, players can double
the number of programmable functions by using the shift button option. They
can also create and save customized button functions for their favorite games,
print out profiles for a quick reference and even download new game profiles
from http://www.logitech.com.
The WingMan Profiler software is included with
WingMan Formula GP. It is available for download to users of WingMan Attack 2
and WingMan Precision USB as part of the Logitech WingMan Software package
from http://www.logitech.com.
System Requirements -- All three products are
compatible with Windows(R) 98, Windows(R) Me, or Windows(R)2000 operating
systems or Macintosh(R) OS 8.6 or above and an available USB port.
About Logitech:
Founded in 1981, Logitech designs, manufactures
and markets human interface devices and software that link people to digital
information and the Internet and enable them to work, play, learn and
communicate more effectively in the digital world. The Company's product
family includes Internet video cameras; mice, trackballs and keyboards; audio
and telephony products; and interactive gaming controllers.
With operational headquarters through its U.S.
subsidiary in Fremont, Calif., and regional headquarters through local
subsidiaries in Romanel, Switzerland, and Hsinchu, Taiwan, R.O.C., Logitech
International is a Swiss public company traded in Switzerland under the
symbols LOGN and LOGZ, and in the U.S. on the Nasdaq National Market System (LOGIY).
The company has manufacturing facilities in Asia and offices in major cities
in North America, Europe and Asia Pacific.
For more information about Logitech and its
products, visit the company's Web Site at http://www.logitech.com.
BW0263 MAY 17,2001 8:56 PACIFIC 11:56 EASTERN
( BW)(CA-LOGITECH)(LOGIY)(LOGN.S)(LOGZ.S) Logitech
Announces WingMan Action Pad; Feature-Rich Gamepad to Debut At E3
Business Editors/High-Tech Writers
E3Expo 2001
Booth 646, South Hall
LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 17,
2001--Logitech (Nasdaq:LOGIY) (Switzerland: LOGN, LOGZ) today announced it will
be shipping the newest member of its gamepad family, WingMan(R) Action(TM) Pad,
in June. Action Pad will be available from retailers and at http://www.logitech.com
at a suggested retail price of $19.95 (US) and 49 DM or local equivalent in
Europe.
"Designed for all levels of PC gamers and
all types of games, WingMan Action Pad offers impressive functionality,
including a highly responsive and ultra-accurate analog mini joystick, at an
attractive price point," said Ted Hoff, vice president and general manager
of Logitech's Interactive Entertainment Division. "For under $20, we are
giving gamers the options they expect, plus a few options that will be nice
surprises."
Action Pad features seven standard programmable
buttons and two triggers that can be programmed for up to 16 combined functions
at a time, and an easy-to-reach throttle control. In addition, gamers are
treated to a precise and comfortable 8-way digital D pad, an extremely
responsive analog mini-joystick, and a convenient plug-and-play USB interface.
It includes a dedicated Mode button which allows the user to quickly change the
roles of the D-Pad and analog mini-joystick in mid-play -- a convenient feature
in many games, including sports titles and the popular new cross-genre games.
Also included is Logitech's WingMan(R)
Profiler(TM) software, which greatly expands the functionality of all WingMan
game controllers, as it allows the user to set up a wide variety of button
assignments and macros.
In Action at E3 in Los Angeles
The first public display of the WingMan Action
Pad will take place at E3 in Los Angeles, May 17-19 (Booth No. 646 - South
Hall).
System Requirements -- Action Pad works with
Microsoft Windows(R) 98, Windows(R) 2000, Windows(R) Me, Linux and Macintosh(R)
OS 8.6 or above.
About Logitech:
Founded in 1981, Logitech designs, manufactures
and markets human interface devices and software that link people to digital
information and the Internet and enable them to work, play, learn and
communicate more effectively in the digital world. The Company's product family
includes Internet video cameras; mice, trackballs and keyboards; audio and
telephony products; and interactive gaming controllers.
With operational headquarters through its U.S.
subsidiary in Fremont, Calif., and regional headquarters through local
subsidiaries in Romanel, Switzerland, and Hsinchu, Taiwan, R.O.C., Logitech
International is a Swiss public company traded in Switzerland under the symbols
LOGN and LOGZ, and in the U.S. on the Nasdaq National Market System (LOGIY). The
company has manufacturing facilities in Asia and offices in major cities in
North America, Europe and Asia Pacific.
For more information about Logitech and its
products, visit the company's Web Site at www.logitech.com.
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