Looks like the Logitech G13 is the first of many gaming peripherals to come in early 2009. While Logitech is no stranger to pro-gaming input devices, the G13 is the company’s first attempt at PC-centric gameboard. The G13 gamepad featuring a naturally contoured design is touted as a hybrid gaming pad that supplements the G15 full-sized keyboard and G9 laser mouse.
The sheer number of buttons on the G13 is quite overwhelming for amateur gamers, but RTS and WoW fanboys may find this to be accurate. In total, it has 25 programmable buttons and an analog stick, allowing 87 ways for you to control the game. G13′s macros on-the-fly during the gaming sessions without having to pause your game is now a must. If that’s not quite enough, the gameboard has the same GamePanel LCD as the G15′s to show chat messages, leaderboards, etc. Its backlit keys are handy during low-light conditions (ie. LAN parties and late night gaming at home). The only caveat is that the G13 isn’t lefty-friendly. Expect the USB gameboard to ship in $79.99.Permanent Link
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