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SUMMER PERIPHERALS: SPECIAL FOCUS
LOGITECH
PC GAMING is one of the most hardcore and dedicated avenues of video games, and as such specialist hardware has long been an essential addition to a PC gamer’s diet. Logitech is providing PC players with a range of accessories including keyboards, mice and headsets. The G500 gaming mouse is the successor to the Logitech G5 laser mouse which boasts game-changing precision regardless of varying hand
speeds. It’s designed to provide a maximum mouse speed of 165 inches per second, and features variable weight, an onboard memory for customised button settings and USB connectivity. Complementing this mouse is the G15 gaming keyboard, complete with useful macros assigned to a single press of the G keys and illuminated characters for those late-night gaming sessions. The exclusive GamePanel LCD lets players instantly discover
BLAZE
THE APPEAL of the Mr Men characters and books is evergreen, and Blaze is satisfying that demand in the gaming sector with a series of fully licensed Mr Men DS and DSi accessories. Blaze’s Mr Men Sparkle Travel Kit includes a character themed sparkle protection DS case, car charger, earphones, six Mr Men game cases and three stylus devices. The sparkle protection case is also available without the travel kit. Each kit features a different Mr Men character.
which of their friends are playing Battlefield 2142, when their World of Warcraft battleground becomes available and find out who is talking on a voice server program such as Ventrilo. On that note: online players can’t be without a headset – and the Logitech G35 7.1 surround sound unit is an alternative to the simple headphones and microphone combination. It features three customisable G keys for one-touch command over music and
voice morphing, on-ear volume and mute controls, a background noisecancelling microphone and interchangeable headband pads. The EX110 keyboard set is an alternative to those who prefer viewing documents to playing video games. It boasts cordless functionality, spillresistant casing, one-touch media controls and a free cordless mouse to top the bundle off. Logitech: 01753 870 900
EXSPECT
The BlazeGear LCD portable console provides gamers with 30 retro Sega games including Sonic, Golden Axe and Columns. It can even connect to TVs for big screen fun. For the Wii fitness fanatic, Blaze is also promoting its Mel B Fitness First range. This includes a nunchuck controller with built-in pedometer, wrist and ankle weights, step riser for the Wii Balance Board, workout mat and a sports pack with racquet-shaped Wiimote holders. Blaze: 01302 325 225
EXSPECT is offering gamers a broad range of accessories from charging kits to carry cases and console stands to headsets. A Wii charging kit allows gamers to place a Wiimote on a Drop ‘N’ Charge pad to recharge it, without the need to phsycially dock the remotes or remove silicone skins. LED lights glow red or green to illustrate the charge status. The pad can be powered via the bundled USB cable or AC charger. Exspect’s other charging kit for the Xbox 360 enables gamers to play and
charge their controller at the same time, and comes with black and white battery covers. Also for the Xbox 360 is a Live Headset which can be worn on either ear and allows players to talk online. DS owners are accounted for with an official England FA DSi skin. The reusable skin adheres easily onto the handheld exterior and displays the England logo. This is complemented with a DS Play and Store Stand that holds two stylus pens, three games, an SD card and one XL pen. Exspect: 01782 748 732