Logitech Dual Action Pad Delivers Two-Fisted Fun; New Gamepad For PC and Mac Rich In Features.Business Editors/High-Tech Writers E3Expo 2003 FREMONT, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 19, 2003 Logitech (Nasdaq:LOGI LOGI Logitech Intl. (stock symbol) ) (Switzerland:LOGN) today announced that the Logitech(R) Dual Action(TM) Pad, previewed last week at the E3 tradeshow in 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. , will be available this summer on retail shelves in the U.S. and at www.logitech.com. Pricing is not yet available. "Many of today's games require dual analog Using two analog modems and two phone lines to double transmission speed. See channel bonding. control, but until now there have been few good dual analog controllers available," said Fred Swan Fred Swan is an American painter who resides in Barre, Vermont. He graduated from the United States Naval Academy[1], and then taught mathematics at Spaulding High School. , Director of Marketing for Logitech's Audio and Interactive Entertainment Business Unit. "The Logitech Dual Action Pad boasts a new, smaller design, and is loaded with features that gamers need to help stay at the top of their game, including dual analog control." The lightweight design The introduction to this article provides insufficient context for those unfamiliar with the subject matter. Please help [ improve the introduction] to meet Wikipedia's layout standards. You can discuss the issue on the talk page. features two rubber-capped analog joysticks that provide total control with a silky smooth 360-degree motion, while an eight way D-pad allows for precise movements within a game. In addition, four responsive triggers and six buttons give gamers the right stuff for eliminating the competition with ease. Compatible with both a PC and a Mac, the gamepad offers a "plug and play" 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. connection. The Logitech Dual Action Pad includes the acclaimed Logitech(R) Gaming Software for PC that allows gamers to customize many aspects of the gamepad's performance. Also included on the disc are two software packages from GameSpy Industries, Inc. The GameSpy(TM) Arcade(R) offers many features to enhance online gaming See gaming. and also includes Roger Wilco The phrase "Roger Wilco" may refer to:
About Logitech: Founded in 1981, Logitech designs, manufactures and markets personal interface products that enable people to effectively work, play, and communicate in the digital world. With corporate 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 (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. Note to Editors: Logitech, the Logitech logo, and other Logitech marks are owned by Logitech Inc. 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. |
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