Logitech Goes Mainstream With 'Prodigy' Mice, Keyboard And Headset

[Guest]

Logitech revealed the Prodigy line, a set of peripherals aimed towards a wide audience. It includes the G403 Wired and Wireless Gaming Mice, the G213 RGB Gaming Keyboard and the G231 Gaming Headset.

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[bit_user]

I really liked the look of the now-discontinued Proteus G502. I was put off by the number of few bad reviews, but I hope they do replace it with something similar.

 

[Tron_knows]

The Proteus G502 is still an awesome mouse. It's one of my favorite gaming mice! A couple bad reviews? Who cares? No such thing as the perfect mouse for everyone.

 

[Virtual_Singularity]

Due its hyper scroll feature and the wheel's ability to scroll left/right, the 502 is likely a better mouse for browsing than gaming. It's a gaming mouse, though likely not the best mouse to game with.

A mouse that feels great to the touch, is ergonomically designed and comfortable to use; has an adequate optical sensor, and has a weight that isn't too heavy, is far more important for use as a daily driver than any other considerations (for me anyhow). I have the 502 and some other decent mice, though I honestly will not bother with them after trying the kone pure mil edition. Its comfortable, light, adequate sensor, zero accel, comparatively inexpensive.

Logitech has distinguished themselves with top of the line sensors, software, and some sleek, unique designs. With their last few mice, it seems like they're aiming for simplicity in design. Weight seems ok. Price premium still applies, which is fine if what's being offered is worth it.

What their new mice lack imho, is a unique ergonomic shape and feel. If true ergonomic foresight and vision went into their designs, it could make all the difference for some of their potential customers.

 

[Vatharian]

Where are left-handed versions of these mice?

 

[Deleted member 1353997]

@Vatharian: The only Logitech gaming mouse I know of that comes close to being left-handed is the G900. It's an ambidextrous mouse where you can attach the thumb buttons to the left side, the right, or both. It's quite an expensive mouse, but it's also a pretty good one.

 

[Onus]

Sixty-nine dollars for a mouse, particularly one with no tilt wheel? I don't see the value there.

 

[Argent Gold]

Where are left-handed versions of these mice?

The Logitech G Pro (http://www.tomshardware.com/news/logitech-g-pro-gaming-mouse,32484.html) is the same price as the wired G403 and ambidextrous. It's a little lighter (83g) and has no weights.

 

[Vatharian]

Where are left-handed versions of these mice?

The Logitech G Pro (http://www.tomshardware.com/news/logitech-g-pro-gaming-mouse,32484.html) is the same price as the wired G403 and ambidextrous. It's a little lighter (83g) and has no weights.

Not ambidextrous, but left-handed. I'm sick of bullshit OEMs are doing. I want proper, profiled left-handed mouse.

I AM using ambidextrous mouse, because for obvious reasons I CAN'T use profiled, right-handed mouse. I'm using G300s now. This deserves class-action lawsuit, imo.

 

[Onus]

A lawsuit? Against whom, and for what?

 

[Vatharian]

To Logitech, A4Tech and other companies that design and manufacture computer mice, for discrimination agains left-handed clients.

 

[lightsol]

Discrimination and not making a product that needs a seperate production chain and has a much much smaller potential client base are two different things

 

[lightsol]

My question though, is about the wireless function of the G403. Is it like the G602 (Single handedly the best wireless gaming mouse ever made) or like the G900, which is a great mouse, but the wireless capability is lousy. If you have to switch or do ANYTHING with the batteries every two days, its a no-go

 

[Vatharian]

Discrimination and not making a product that needs a seperate production chain and has a much much smaller potential client base are two different things

No, no, and no. And for several reasons.

First, do you have idea, how many different designs Logitech manufactures? Hundreds. Yet NOT A SINGLE ONE OF THEM is left-handed.

Also argument about low-revenue and small client base is so wrong, I have trouble comprehending it.

Bit of background: for hundreds of years, left-handed people were oppressed, for example my mom, born in 50s, had received corporal punishments for writing with her left hand in the school, by being hit with a wooden pen-box, and had her palm bones shattered in the process. So was my sister, born in 70s, but not in such gruesome manner, thank goodness. I've been born in 80s, and I was left alone only because I had bitten to the blood every teacher that tried to force me write with right hand. Only in the 90s stigma has been lifted somewhat, but I still hear sometimes a woman being angry at her kid for being a leftie. Surveys done in 70s and 80s show that close 10% of population is left handed - while it was oppressed. Today, when no-one cares, it's being estimated closer to 20%. So 1/6th or 1/5th of humankind may be left handed. No client base? Please. Currently there is literally single left-handed mouse on the market, Razer Death Adder - and for a good reason people are not buying it, because Razer is famous for manufacturing crap. Quality mice would sell like hot cookies, there is simply no comptetition.

Argument about low-volume production is also moot, since Logitech makes 3D presentation controllers and ring mice and trackballs, with production volume in hundreds per year. So even if they manufactured little run, only problem would they face would be thousands of mail asking, where there will be more coming.

You're worried for revenue? I'd pay 300$ for left-handed mouse, even if it had mediocre sensor, flimsy cable and two buttons. This is not a joke, I mean it. Lots of us would.

Left-handers have earned much enmity for being vocal on this issue, and I suspect many have given up and use ambidextrous mice, and it's just sad. I once received high-end right-handed, profiled mouse as a gift, and to be hones, I felt humiliated, when I had to sell - there was no point leaving it on the shelf, collecting dust. The person that made the gift, simply doesn't understand me on this day, and we, in fact, ceased to be friends.

 

[bit_user]

Sad story, bro.

First, do you have idea, how many different designs Logitech manufactures? Hundreds. Yet NOT A SINGLE ONE OF THEM is left-handed.

While I sympathize with you, I don't accept the idea that you have a right to buy any mouse you want, in left-handed version. If the market opportunity is that big (i.e. if there are enough lefties willing to pay a premium for a nice LH mouse, as you claim), then there should be enough decent products made for you guys.

Before you wallow too deep in self-pity, consider users with ... pretty much any other handicap. Some people don't even have two hands, or can't use them if they do. And what about the visually-impaired?

Honestly, I hope you can find mice that you like. If not, maybe it's some consolation that we're steadily moving into a mouseless era.

 

[Vatharian]

Sad story, bro.

First, do you have idea, how many different designs Logitech manufactures? Hundreds. Yet NOT A SINGLE ONE OF THEM is left-handed.

While I sympathize with you, I don't accept the idea that you have a right to buy any mouse you want, in left-handed version. If the market opportunity is that big (i.e. if there are enough lefties willing to pay a premium for a nice LH mouse, as you claim), then there should be enough decent products made for you guys.

Before you wallow too deep in self-pity, consider users with ... pretty much any other handicap. Some people don't even have two hands, or can't use them if they do. And what about the visually-impaired?

Honestly, I hope you can find mice that you like. If not, maybe it's some consolation that we're steadily moving into a mouseless era.

Thank you. I wish that too.

I don't want to have option to buy EVERY mouse in left-handed version. Even I understand that would be too much, and honestly, damaging.

I want to have option to buy ANY mouse in left-handed version. If lefties had selection of 5-6 mice ON THE WHOLE EARTH, from every manufacturer combined, for different grip types and palm sizes, we'd be all content. We have no choice at all. That's the problem.

 

[Virtual_Singularity]

First, do you have idea, how many different designs Logitech manufactures? Hundreds. Yet NOT A SINGLE ONE OF THEM is left-handed.

I sympathize. According to a May 2013 article by Smithsonian.com, 2/3 of the world still stigmatize left-handedness. In some regions, superstition and mistrust persist, and it's treated as a condition/curse to be "corrected" using discipline or force.

It's not true, however, Logitech hasn't made a single mouse that is left handed. There's the MX-610... https://www.amazon.com/Logitech-Left-Hand-Laser-Cordless-Mouse/dp/B000EXRSWG?SubscriptionId=AKIAILSHYYTFIVPWUY6Q&tag=duckduckgo-d-20&linkCode=xm2&camp=2025&creative=165953&creativeASIN=B000EXRSWG (no clue re why the high price). Many ambidextrous designs (eg your G300s, also G600, newer models too), also accommodate lefties. For gaming mice, there's many ambidextrous designs by variuous brands worth checking out.

Razer's left-handed deathadder and naga versions may be the most ergonomic mice suited to lefties. I've never recommended their products, due a general dislike of their products and intrusive software. For lefties, though, they may be worth considering (and can be used without said software iirc). Another mouse designed for lefties is the Left Handed Minicute EZ Mouse - Wired. Anker also makes something similar iirc. Other ambidextrous mice feature add-on panels and buttons, which allow for customization for left/right preference. Some brands, eg Gamdias, offer reasonably priced models with said add on panels.

 

[Vatharian]

First, do you have idea, how many different designs Logitech manufactures? Hundreds. Yet NOT A SINGLE ONE OF THEM is left-handed.

I sympathize. According to a May 2013 article by Smithsonian.com, 2/3 of the world still stigmatize left-handedness. In some regions, superstition and mistrust persist, and it's treated as a condition/cursem to be "corrected" using discipline or force.

It's not true, however, Logitech hasn't made a single mouse that is left handed. There's the MX-610... https://www.amazon.com/Logitech-Left-Hand-Laser-Cordless-Mouse/dp/B000EXRSWG?SubscriptionId=AKIAILSHYYTFIVPWUY6Q&tag=duckduckgo-d-20&linkCode=xm2&camp=2025&creative=165953&creativeASIN=B000EXRSWG (no clue re why the high price). Many ambidextrous designs (eg your G300s, also G600, newer models too), also accommodate lefties. For gaming mice, there's many ambidextrous designs by variuous brands worth checking out.

Razer's left-handed deathadder and naga versions may be the most ergonomic mice suited to lefties. I've never recommended their products, due a general dislike of their products and intrusive software. For lefties, though, they may be worth considering (and can be used without said software iirc). Another mouse designed for lefties is the Left Handed Minicute EZ Mouse - Wired. Anker also makes something similar iirc. Other ambidextrous mice feature add-on panels and buttons, which allow for customization for left/right preference. Some brands, eg Gamdias, offer reasonably priced models with said add on panels.

This is absolute shocker, both the fact, that Logitech made one, and the fact the mouse costs five hundred dollars. It is part of the punishing us, obviously (and at this moment I'm not sure if this is even a joke - right handed one costs $75). I'm am really happy that you were able to correct me here!

I will never recommend Razer to anyone, and in fact I will fight them fiercely. I had a number of their products, and they were heavily overpriced, featured abysmall quality materials and strange solutions, contributing to early demise of the devices. I should add, I treat my belongings with great care, and I still had $3 mouse last longer than Naga and Orochi, not to mention their keyboards.

The Minicute and Anker I consider more 'manipulators' - they're fine for occasional click here and there, but fail terribly at being even remotely precise, up to the point of not being able to click on what I want on 100% scaling 4k monitor. I had a clone of Anker bought off Aliexpress. The Gamdias Erebos got my hopes high, but it's still symmetrical mouse. Zeus looks awesome... only again I felt a sting in the gut that I won't be ever able to use a mouse like this.

I'm really a hair away from buying that 610 now.

 

[Virtual_Singularity]

There's also the Goldtouch Ergonomic Mouse Left-h USB for ~ $60ish, the Left-handed Contour Mouse by Contour (scroll wheel placed on side of mouse, controlled by thumb), two different left-handed versions, one large, $50-60ish, the other medium size, at $300... I assumed there surely had to be more true left handed mice on the market, hopefully the future adds to the currently limited selection.

 

[bit_user]

This is absolute shocker, both the fact, that Logitech made one, and the fact the mouse costs five hundred dollars.

Only because it's discontinued. Notice how the seller isn't Amazon. This is either algorithmic pricing, or someone just trying to get top dollar for a discontinued item. Try shopping for discontinued books and movies - it's not uncommon to see 5x or 10x the list price, even for titles that were fairly unremarkable.

The right-handed version had a list price of $59.95 and is now selling for around $235.