Logitech just came out with a very logical use of wireless charging – put it in a mousepad and keep your wireless mouse charged!

It doesn’t use a conventional Qi system – but rather a proprietary technology. Instead of requiring devices to sit idle in an area, POWERPLAY wireless charging system was designed from the ground up to deliver uninterrupted charging over its mousing surface – even while the mouse is in play. The wireless charging system uses electromagnetic resonance that creates an energy field above POWERPLAY’s 275 x 320mm surface to deliver wireless power without interfering with the precise tracking and data transmission of high-performance gaming mice. The POWERPLAY energy field is captured and transformed into charging current by the POWERCORE module, which attaches magnetically to compatible wireless gaming mice.

To beef up the speed and performance for gaming, Logitech also pushed out G LIGHTSPEED. This technology features a one-millisecond report rate and end-to-end signal optimisation, LIGHTSPEED delivers competition-level responsiveness at speeds faster than many competitive wired gaming mice. LIGHTSPEED has wireless signal strength up to 16x (12dB) higher than the competition and a unique Frequency Agility Mechanism that automatically avoids problematic interference, ensuring smooth and consistent performance.

Along with both announcements, Logitech pushed out two new flagships gaming mice compatible with the new wireless charging technologies –  Logitech G903 LIGHTSPEED Wireless Gaming Mouse and Logitech G703 LIGHTSPEED Wireless Gaming Mouse.

Both the G903 and G703 is compatible with Lightspeed and Powerplay, provides untethered play, unlimited charging, and… urm…lightspeed performance. Features include:

• Pixel-Precise Sensor: The Logitech G903 and G703 mice come equipped with the PMW3366 optical sensor. The PMW3366 has zero smoothing, filtering or acceleration across the entire DPI range (200-12,000 DPI). The resulting experience is incredible tracking accuracy and consistent responsiveness, even at speeds over 400 IPS.
• Advanced Mechanical Button Tensioning: Precisely-tensioned metal springs and exclusive mechanical pivot hinges on G903 keep the primary left and right mouse buttons poised to trigger. This technology delivers an exceptionally clean and crisp button feel, response, and consistency. Logitech G improved on the design and boosted button durability up to 2.5x with 50 million click switches.
• Supreme Comfort and Quality: Both mice deliver long-lasting comfort. The Logitech G903 features a configurable button layout and ambidextrous design that allows for left- or right-handed use and works with nearly any mouse grip style, including palm, claw and fingertip grips. The Logitech G703 features a lightweight, ergonomically designed body that was made to mold to your hand. Rubber grips on the left and right sides offer added control. You can use the mice directly out-of-the-box, or you can program the buttons with custom game commands using Logitech Gaming Software (LGS).

Pricing and Availability

The POWERPLAY Wireless Charging System are expected at retailers in August 2017 for a suggested retail price of $99.99 (Approx RM430).

The Logitech G903 and G703 LIGHTSPEED wireless gaming mice are expected at global retailers beginning in June 2017 for suggested retail prices of $149.99 (Approx RM640) and $99.99 (Approx RM430), respectively.