Logitech has added a pair of new gaming devices to its G line of gaming products. The new devices include the G560 PC Gaming Speaker and the G513 Mechanical Gaming Keyboard. This week we had a sneak peek of the new the speaker system, which features Logitech G Lightsync technology. that is able to synchronize light and sound to the gameplay on your screen
What Is Lightsync
Logitech calls its RGB lighting LightSync technology in marking speak – “an intelligent RGB solution that reacts to content to deliver a dynamic lighting experience … to create and control RGB lights from any piece of content.” So content such music, video and games can intelligently control the lighting effects, and those effects can sync across any Lightsync-enabled devices.
Logitech G560 Speaker System
Logitech’s G560 speaker system is a 2.1-channel system whioch packsLEDs on the underside and rear of each of the two main speakers. The rear LED zone is huge and can easily light the wall behind your rig when we had our demo with the system.
The lighting system can produce 16.8 million colors with four lighting zones. Connectivity options include USB, 3.5mm, and Bluetooth. Bluetooth means you can switch between audio sources like PC, smartphone, and tablet.
New Logitech Gaming Software
Logitech Gaming Software (LGS) has been updated to supported the new speaker system. Game developers can use the RGB SDK to program the color and animation effects for their games.
Even if your favorite game does not support the RGB lighitng directly, you can you to gain adadvanage while gaming. T he new version of Logitech Gaming Software (LGS) allows you to pick any area on your monitor and maps it to any of the four lighting zones on the two satellites. The G560 then tracks in real-time and matches speaker lighting with the colors on screen. For example you could map the the life meters of your team mates to the speakers and know their status from the light in your room. This is a great reason to pick up the system alone.
The power of the system is 120W/240W (RMS and peak, respectively) and USB, 3.5mm, and BT 4.1 connectivity. The two satellite speakers are only 5.8 x 6.5 x 4.6 inches (HxWxD). The system supports Windows 7/8/10 and Mac OS X (DTS:X isn’t supported on the Macs).
New Romer-G Switches
Logitech has used Omron-built Romer-G switches for its mechanical keyboard lineup for years now. ,today It has added new member to the line–a linear switch. The older version will now be known as “Romer-G Tactile,” and the new one will be “Romer-G Linear.”
The linear switch version gives a smoother keystroke ,and both version promise to be fast, quiet, and competition grade. The switches actuate up to 25% faster than other switches at 1.5mm distance and have 45g actuation force. The tactile version of the switches offers soft tactile feedback during actuation for gamers preferring direct feedback.
Logitech G513 Keyboard
The linear Romer-Gs will debut on the new Logitech G513 keyboard, which is the successor to G413. Just like 413, it is full size, have the almost the same design, made with aluminum in the same colors. (Sadly we have not gotten use the keyboard at the time of this post. We hope to do a review of it soon)
The Logitech G513 features an anodized and brushed aircraft-grade 5052 aluminum top case for a slim, premium design with rigid durability, an integrated USB extension passthrough port and an optional palm rest to deliver comfort during long sessions.
The G513 still comes with the with a set of specially contoured replacement caps.
You can pick between the two Logitech G exclusive Romer-G mechanical key switches, Romer-G Tactile and Romer-G Linear
Plus there is a “Silver” model which is Best Buy exclusive in the US. Please note the silver model only comes with Romer-G Tactile switches and not available in all markets.
“Our goal with these two products was to complement our G502, the world’s best selling gaming mouse,” said Ujesh Desai, vice president and general manager of Logitech Gaming. “With LIGHTSYNC technology we are able to add real intelligence to what RGB lighting can do – synchronizing audio and RGB lighting to on-screen gameplay. If you already own a G502, then the new G513 keyboard and G560 speakers with LIGHTSYNC are the perfect way to complete your desktop, and create a totally immersive solution.”
Pricing and Availability
The Logitech G560 PC Gaming Speaker and G513 Mechanical Gaming Keyboard will be available at global retailers beginning April 2018 for suggested retail prices of $199.99 and $149.99, respectively.
Plus both are now available for pre-order at LogitechG.com
