The next innovation of the Logitech G series was the gaming mouse "wireless charging"!

The ultimate solution "PowerPlay" that overcomes the last task of the wireless gaming mouse

――Please tell us how you developed the wireless charge system “PowerPlay” announced this time.

CHRIS PATE: We Logitech G teams are working to further proceed with games with design and technology.We are working on gaming gear development with passion, so the motto is to provide customers with the most advanced gear and game experience.

　Before talking about the wireless charge system, let's start with the wireless gaming story.Last year we announced "G900".At that time, it was said that there were three problems that were difficult to solve among the wireless gaming.One is around the connectivity.It is delay.The second is the life of the battery.To prevent the mouse from stopping at the most important time.The third is weight.In the past, the battery was too heavy and it wasn't very suitable for a gaming mouse, which was the third concern.

　Our wireless devices are called "light speed mouse" because they are confident and faster and faster in the wireless mouse.Next is the battery life, which has been considerably improved compared to the past.Although the size is half than that of competitors, the battery life is doubled, so it can be fully combined with PMW3366.We have received a reputation for "this is the best".

　The weight of the third eye can reduce the weight of 23 % compared to other companies with mechanical ingenuity and design.Despite the major progress of such a battery, it looks like a gamer.It is enough to charge it once a week, but the customer is still asking for more improvements, so we are still a little dissatisfied with the fact that we have not yet reached the ideal state, and we can improve.I have been looking for.And I thought about a new battery.I think this will be a game changer.

　I think that PowerPlay, which is announced this time, provides a completely new gaming experience, and is called infinit power, infinite power.We are now aiming to provide wireless freedom.In other words, it is released from the troubles of cable, and it is released from the troubles of dead batteries, and you can enjoy the great benefits of light speed wireless performance.

　This is the components of "PowerPlay", but first there is a base, and use the mouse pad on it.Mouse pad has two options, hard and cross.

――Is it have two mouse pads as standard so that you can use the hard type and cross type according to your preference?

Pate: That's right.You just have to choose one.People who like crosses and people who like hardware are divided.The wireless charge system is not such a cheap device, so when the pad is worn, you only need to replace this putt so that you do not need to replace all the systems.

――I can't use my favorite mouse pad?

PATE: It depends on the thickness and material.This is a mechanism, but the power pre -plane creates an electromagnetic field.It spreads to the surface area and charges the mouse.If the pad is too thick, the power module will not be able to enter the electromagnetic field, so you will not be able to replenish the energy.

――How do you actually use “PowerPlay”?

PATE: I will show you a secret.Very simple.Just like the current wireless mouse, simply connect the power pre -plan to the USB port of the PC and attach it to the mouse that supports the power module.It can be set up very easily.

―― "PowerPlay" is a quite long cable, does this affect the latency?

PATE: No problem.Originally, the wireless mouse wireless receiver is also designed in advance by connecting the adapter to the tip of the cable.

――What are the mouse corresponding to the power module?

PATE: We are planning two models, although it is not finalized yet.One is the G903, the successor to the "G900".This is an upgrade version of the "G900" and supports the official support.And "G703".The update of "G403" will be "G703".The "G403" is not yet confirmed, but the update is planned.

――I see, the power module is inserted instead of the weight in the part where the weight on the back of the “G403” is inserted.Can I use both power modules and weights?

PATE: I can't.It does not fit with physical dimensions.

――I am now using the “G900”, but does this “G900” not use the wireless charge system?

PATE: I can't use it because I can't attach the power core."G903" is the one that updates "G900" so that power play can be used.

――So, is the only model that supports the wireless charge system in the current lineup of Logitech?

PATE: It has not yet been confirmed that "G403" is still supported.I can't guarantee, but I want to do that.At the time of release, it will not be supported yet.You will have to wait for future firmware updates.Only the new models "G903" and "G703" are the models that are officially compatible with the wireless charge system.We do not say that "G403" supports wirelessly.

――By the way, is the difference between the current model “G900”, “G403” and the successor model “G903” and “G703” only for wireless charge systems?

PATE: Durability is increasing.We conduct tests that can withstand 50 million clicks."G900" was 20 million times, so the durability is 2.5 times.

　Other functions follow the functions of the "G900", and the weight is increased by 3G, but it realizes the same light weight.The same is true for cables and adapters on the receiving side.This is the "G900" that we made advanced, but other companies are now out of a copy product.Looking at the technical details, the PMW3366 sensor is the same, the same on -board memory.The other parts are the same, or some improvements have been added.

　"G703" is an upgrade of "G403", and the electronics parts are slightly different with the firmware and so on, but this also upgraded to 50 million switches.I am.Since the same light speed technology is installed as the "G903", it will be replayed as "G403" in order.

――It's interesting that the durability of the switch has 2.5 times, but what has changed?

PATE: I bought a different component with a longer life from Omron.

――Do you have a mouse that uses this same component?

PATE: Yes, there are already competing products that use this component.

――I see, are these 50 million times likely to be the industry standard for gaming mouse?

PATE: Not even the industry standard.However, in terms of sustainability and durability of what was in the past, I think that it has become a new level durability.