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Logitech launches exclusive PS3 Bluetooth products

tidus04 | September 12, 2007 | News | Playstation 3 Gaming Tech/Hardware 
Logitech is extending their gaming hardware productline on Wedneday by releasing a cordless headset and keyboard which will both support the Bluetooth enabled within the Playstation 3. The headset will allow users to chat in-game and during chat sessions while the "Mediaboard" will be for Messaging, Internet and managing Multiple Accounts. The Mediaboard will also offer a menu for the circle, square, X and triangle buttons from the PS3 controller and also have a touch pad for mouse like actions. They are both expected to arrive in October for the Mediaboard and November (US) and December for Europe, both valued at $79,99.
Logitech extended its line of gamer-oriented hardware peripherals on Wednesday with the release of a cordless headset and keyboard especially for the PlayStation 3. The Cordless Vantage Headset and Cordless MediaBoard Pro both use a Bluetooth interface with native PS3 support for easier initial setup.

The Cordless Vantage Headset lets gamers chat it up with teammates and the competition both in-game and during voice chat sessions. Logitech claims its large-diameter audio drivers provide premium audio playback, and its noise-canceling microphone cuts down on background noise. A flip of the headband lets gamers wear it on either ear to extend comfort during long sessions, and the rechargeable battery should last about 12 hours of use.

Logitech’s Cordless MediaBoard Pro is intending for setting up profiles, entering Web addresses, managing multiple accounts and sending text messages more quickly. Unlike generic Bluetooth keyboard, the MediaBoard has a handful of PS3-specific features like a dedicated menu button and circle, square, X and triangle buttons from the conventional PS3 controller. A built-in touchpad also eliminates the need for a mouse. Two AA batteries should provide 200 hours of use.

The Cordless Vantage Headset will hit U.S. store shelves in November for $79.99, and reach Europe by December. The MediaBoard Pro will come out simultaneously on both sides of the pond in October, also for $79.99.

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    Final Blade | September 12, 2007
    Thats awesome, thanks Logitech. Im looking forward to getting this.
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    Existenz | September 12, 2007
    Still gonna get my own mouse... They gotta be kidding if they think people will use that touchpad for anything other than the original set up.
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      Final Blade | September 12, 2007
      Touch pads are fun don't you agree.
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    Weldar | September 12, 2007
    I hate touch pads, I find them so hard and annyoing to use
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    tidus04 | September 12, 2007
    I personally think these are both great adavances for the Playstation 3, thanks to logitech of course. Myself with touchpads I do not like, a mouse is better but a great addition to have on the controle. With those buttons be implemented on the board would you be able to play limited games just using them buttons I wonder, though this will also be great for games that allow keyboard play like shooters ect, to add a PC effect towards the console.
    • 1 thumbs!
      Existenz | September 12, 2007
      E.g. Unreal Tournament 3
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        tidus04 | September 13, 2007
        Indeed, and what makes that game even better is it will be set up to play against people on pc's

        I cant wait for more titles to offer keyboard features in it =D
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    Silver Mirror | September 13, 2007
    Logitech have alway had a soft spot for the playstation brand but nice to know

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