Need a few tips to make your home gaming experience better? Logitech has you covered!
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There are many reasons to upgrade to a dedicated gaming mouse and keyboard—sharper control, superior feel and streamlined ergonomics being just three. But what about feedback? In 2016, you expect more than just the odd rumble to tell you what’s happening in your favorite game. The next step is visual. And that should come from the controls themselves, to create an almost heads-up display of… well, whatever you want.
But we promised you a list – quite a long one. So here goes:
Number 1
Get a comfy chair. Quite important.
Numbers 2 to 16,799,999
Get a dedicated gaming keyboard that fully harnesses the possibilities of illuminated keys. It must be able to synchronize its effects to in-game events, plus have high-quality sealing against confusing light leaks. You also need total control over the full RGB (red, green, and blue) range, to get those 16.8m customizable colors.
Logitech’s G213 Prodigy keyboard features all this as standard, and because it’s designed to synch with the similarly-lit, similarly-programmable G403 Prodigy Gaming Mouse, it’s an incredibly effective solution. Both devices are controlled by the same software, so there’s no wasting time on setup. In fact, with profiles already onboard for over 300 popular titles, a quick scan maybe all that’s needed. The lighting sets itself up for anything it recognizes.
Then again, the Logitech Gaming Software makes it easy to optimize. Your keyboard can be programmed to change colors, select game profiles, and provide rich information on in-game events. Maybe you want a big, visual display for rev counter and shifting in Assetto Corsa, or real-time highlighting of context-sensitive commands, or simply for everything to flash red if you’re taking damage in Battlefield 1?
Customization (such as matching colors on multiple devices, pulsing the lighting, or cycling through tones) is easy to achieve. And if you really want to get into every little detail, there’s a downloadable developer SDK, too.
It’s easy to see how intuitive lighting reduces confusion, makes you a more effective player, and just plain makes gaming more fun. But Prodigy works on other levels, too. Key details such as integrated palm rests and adjustable angles on the keyboard, or molded-in rubber grips and adjustable weight on the mouse, means gaming with the Prodigy line keeps you in control and comfortable even over marathon gaming sessions. And with Prodigy line, you get incredibly accurate sensors, strong buttons, and tough chassis, which means your inputs are significantly more rapid and precise than generic devices.
There’s even a Prodigy headset with cool mesh ear covers, grippy skull padding, and a boom mic for high-quality stereo audio. It’s all articulated for easy storage and comfort, and as with the rest of the Prodigy line, combines high-end tech with entry-level pricing to make it an ideal enthusiasts’ upgrade. The G231 headset works with Xbox One and PS4, too.
Number 16,800,000
Maybe some snacks?