Logitech Driving Force EX Wheel for PlayStation 2 Delivers Force Feedback, Universal Compatibility With All PlayStation 2 Driving Games.LOS ANGELES Los Angeles (lôs ăn`jələs, lŏs, ăn`jəlēz'), city (1990 pop. 3,485,398), seat of Los Angeles co., S Calif.; inc. 1850. -- Logitech (NASDAQ NASDAQ in full National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotations U.S. market for over-the-counter securities. Established in 1971 by the National Association of Securities Dealers (NASD), NASDAQ is an automated quotation system that reports on :LOGI LOGI Logitech Intl. (stock symbol) )(SWX SWX Swiss Exchange (trademark of SWX Swiss Exchange) SWX SolidWorks (3D solid modeling CAD software) SWX Splitter / Wave Division Multiplexer :LOGN), the world's leading manufacturer of force feedback gaming wheels, today at the E3 Electronic Entertainment Exposition unveiled the Logitech(R) Driving Force(TM) EX wheel, a one-wheel-fits-all solution for the PlayStation(R)2 computer entertainment system. Logitech's new wheel comes with two interface plugs: the standard PlayStation 2 controller plug, ensuring the wheel will work with any PlayStation 2 game; and a USB USB in full Universal Serial Bus Type of serial bus that allows peripheral devices (disks, modems, printers, digitizers, data gloves, etc.) to be easily connected to a computer. plug that allows the Logitech Driving Force EX wheel to deliver realistic force feedback. Most of today's best-selling best·sell·er also best seller n. A product, such as a book, that is among those sold in the largest numbers. best driving games support force feedback, through the USB plug. Force feedback technology provides realistic directional resistance as drivers encounter bumps, ridges or potholes on their way to victory lane. Even for games that don't support USB, the Logitech Driving Force EX wheel still delivers a comfortable, precision driving experience and standard vibration feedback. "This is a tremendous convenience for the gamer who wants to experience the realism of a force feedback wheel, but doesn't want to buy a separate wheel for other driving games," said Ruben Mookerjee, Logitech's director of product marketing for interactive entertainment. "At an affordable price, the Driving Force EX wheel delivers great performance under any conditions on any game." The Logitech Driving Force EX wheel also represents the latest industrial design innovation from Logitech. A gas-assist injection molding injection molding n. A manufacturing process for forming objects, as of plastic or metal, by heating the molding material to a fluid state and injecting it into a mold. process was used during manufacturing, allowing the wheel to be created in a single, durable piece -- without any seams. While most gaming wheels on the market are molded with front and back halves that are later pieced together, Logitech's wheel is one sturdy part that feels especially rigid and high quality. Without any seams or edges to give false vibration, the feeling of force feedback is even more realistic. The Logitech Driving Force EX wheel features two rubber grips that completely encircle en·cir·cle tr.v. en·cir·cled, en·cir·cling, en·cir·cles 1. To form a circle around; surround. See Synonyms at surround. 2. To move or go around completely; make a circuit of. the steering wheel rim and provide a secure and comfortable grip. The package features functional acceleration and brake pedals on a weighted base and two wheel-mounted paddle shifters. The wheel also includes the standard controller buttons and D-pad, allowing players to have easy access to in game setup and menus. Pricing and Availability The Logitech Driving Force EX wheel will be available online and at retailers in the U.S. and Europe in September, for a suggested retail price of $79.99 in the U.S. More information on the Logitech Driving Force EX wheel, as well as Logitech's complete line of game controllers for the PlayStation 2, is available at www.logitech.com. About Logitech Founded in 1981, Logitech designs, manufactures and markets personal peripherals that enable people to effectively work, play, and communicate in the digital world. Logitech International is a Swiss public company traded on the SWX Swiss Exchange SWX Swiss Exchange An all-electronic securities exchange formed from the 1995 merger of exchanges in Geneva, Basel, and Zurich. The exchange offers trading in equity securities, investment funds, exchange-traded funds, bonds, Eurobonds, and options. (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 North America, third largest continent (1990 est. pop. 365,000,000), c.9,400,000 sq mi (24,346,000 sq km), the northern of the two continents of the Western Hemisphere. , 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. PlayStation and the PS Family logo are registered trademarks of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. |
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