The PS3 is an awesome machine and it is a great thing that you can sync it with a keyboard. PC gamers have always got nice keyboards and now it’s the turn of the PS3 gamers! Logitech has come up with two new peripherals for the PS3, one is the Cordless Vantage Headset while the other is the Cordless MediaBoard Pro Bluetooth Keyboard.
Details of the Logitech Headset and Keyboard for PS3:
- Now gamers can chat wirelessly, both in-game or during voice chat sessions, with the new Logitech Vantage Bluetooth Headset for PLAYSTATION 3. Providing Bluetooth freedom for PS3 gamers, the Cordless Vantage Headset features native PS3 support, so it’s easy to connect, as well as providing a reliable link for hassle-free use. And the large, diameter audio drivers and advanced noise-filtering circuitry delivers premium audio and excellent sound playback.
The Vantage headset features an ambidextrous behind-the-head design. With a simple rotation of the headband and microphone, the ear piece can be worn on either the right or left ear. This innovative design is lightweight and offers comfort during long periods of gameplay. The headset also features an adjustable noise canceling microphone to reduce unnecessary background noise. To help minimize the inconvenience of losing power, the Vantage headset uses rechargeable batteries, which offer PS3 gamers more than 12 hours of wireless gameplay. The headset can be recharged using the included power adaptor.
- The Logitech Cordless MediaBoard Pro Bluetooth Keyboard lets people to swiftly and easily set up profiles, enter Web addresses, manage multiple accounts and send text messages on the PLAYSTATION Network. Designed particularly for use with the PS3, the keyboard features a dedicated Menu button that takes people directly to the PLAYSTATION Network Help menu. Also, the keyboard makes navigating the PLAYSTATION Network easier with its dedicated PS3 action buttons (circle, square, X and triangle). Convenient media keys make Web browsing easier and provide instant access to the media control panel and movie menus. And a built-in touch pad – featuring vertical scrolling and Left- and Right-click buttons – eliminates the need for a mouse.
The glossy, piano-black keyboard presents a slim, lightweight profile and can comfortably rest on someone’s lap or be easily stored in the living room. With Bluetooth wireless technology, gamers can use the Cordless MediaBoard Pro up to 30 feet away from the PS3. And two AA batteries provide more than 200 hours of battery life, while a two-stage battery-indicator light alerts people when power is running low.
The Logitech Cordless MediaBoard Pro Bluetooth Keyboard for the PS3 will release in North America and Europe in October 2007. It will cost $79.99 (approx. Rs. 3200). As for the Logitech Cordless Vantage Headset for the PS3, it will release in the U.S. in November 2007 and in Europe in December 2007. It will also come with a price tag of $79.99 (approx. Rs. 3200).