Lightning-Fast Response, No Cable Clutter
– Logitech(r) Freedom(tm) 2.4 Cordless Joystick for PC Hits Retail Shelves
Fremont, CA – October 23, 2002 – It’s a new
day of freedom for PC gamers still tethered to their system. Today Logitech (Nasdaq:LOGI)(Switzerland:LOGN)
announced that the Logitech(r) Freedom(tm) 2.4 cordless joystick for PC is now
available on retail shelves in the U.S. and at
www.logitech.com for a
suggested retail price of $69.95 USD. The product will be available on retail
shelves around Europe in late November.
As the first 2.4 GHz joystick for the PC, the
Logitech Freedom 2.4 Cordless Joystick uses the most powerful radio technology
available, for a new level of reliability, cable-free response and control.
Gamers can kick back and sit comfortably more than 20 feet away, yet still
experience no "lag" in gaming performance with Freedom 2.4. This means they can
play how and where they want and get rid of irritating clutter from their desks
at the same time.
Freedom 2.4 is loaded with features. These
features include than 50 hours of gameplay provided by three AA batteries
(included), while ten programmable buttons, an eight-way hat switch, and a twist
handle allow for the ultimate in joystick control. The joystick also includes a
pager-sized receiver with a Status Indicator and a USB connector.
The new joystick features an eye-catching
design straight out of a gaming laboratory from the next millennium, with a
sleek handle that’s been designed for comfort and excellent access to the
buttons and hat, and a rugged, stable rubber base. There are a number of premium
touches as well, from the rubberized hat to the aluminum trigger, throttle,
faceplate, and collar. Like other popular PC gaming products from Logitech,
Freedom 2.4 includes Logitech(r) Profiler(tm) software for total
programmability.
About Logitech Founded in 1981, Logitech
designs, manufactures and markets personal interface products that provide
people with easy access to the digital world. The Company’s product family
includes interactive gaming devices, Internet video cameras, mice and
trackballs, keyboards, audio and telephony products, and 3D controllers.
With operational headquarters through its
U.S. subsidiary in Fremont, California, and regional headquarters through local
subsidiaries in Switzerland, Taiwan and Hong Kong, Logitech International is a
Swiss public company traded in Switzerland on the Swiss Stock Exchange under the
symbols LOGN, and in the U.S. on the Nasdaq National Market System (LOGI). The
company has manufacturing facilities in Asia and offices in major cities in
North America, Europe and Asia Pacific.
Logitech, the Logitech logo, and other
Logitech marks are owned by Logitech and may be registered. All other trademarks
are the property of their respective owners. For more information about Logitech
and its products, visit the company’s website at
www.logitech.com.
