Logitech simply pulled fairly the unsavory bait and swap on its loyal prospects, by asserting a celebratory tenth anniversary model of the Logitech G502 constructed from aluminum. Because the world’s best-selling gaming mouse, it has received many followers world wide, however Logitech has made the weird choice to not promote the brand new aluminum product, and even do a public giveaway.
I used to be fortunate sufficient to get my fingers on the brand new mouse on the LogiPlay occasion, the place Logitech introduced the brand new mouse, together with the brand new Logitech G Professional Superlight 2 Dex, G915 keyboard, and extra. And, if it’s any comfort to would-be consumers/giveaway entrants on the market, Logitech‘s newest mouse in all probability wouldn’t be price a spot on our greatest gaming mouse information.
The Logitech G502 X 10 yr version, because it’s formally stamped, is an ordinary model of the G502 X Plus, however Logitech has taken benefit of the multi-paneled design of the mouse to swap out three of the highest plastic items and substitute them with machined aluminum. The left and proper button plates and the plate that sits behind them, have all been switched.
In idea, this could have created a novel, actually slick-looking model of the G502 X, however, to my eyes no less than, the addition of laser-etched writing on the precise facet cheapens the design. The Logitech G emblem appears to be like good sufficient, however the restricted version ‘x/502’ marking, adopted by the ‘G502 X 10 Yr Version’ label and the weird choice to place the chemical image and atomic weight of aluminum on there simply clutters the entire affair.
Within the hand, the aluminum had been warmed by the various different fingers making an attempt out the machine on the Logiplay launch occasion, so it didn’t really feel overly cool to the contact. The feel of the sand-blasted and anodized end was very nice, although, and whereas it undoubtedly isn’t as grippy because the soft-touch or matte plastic finishes you get on regular gaming mice, it wasn’t clearly too slippery. I’d additionally assume the aluminum would maintain as much as put on higher than plastic finishes, although older variations of the G502 with aluminum scroll wheels notoriously corroded after some time, so it’s not a assure.
With out scales handy, and with out Logitech declaring the load of the aluminum G502 X, I can’t let you know its weight for positive, but it surely felt as if this model was a bit heavier than the present model. The G502 line has by no means been identified for being a light-weight possibility, but it surely has no less than trended in that path extra just lately, so the aluminum model is seemingly a slight step again in that regard.
Efficiency sensible, the mouse is simply an ordinary G502 X, so there ought to be no considerations by way of the sensor, though the button plates being constructed from aluminum meant the texture of the left and proper switches was somewhat odd. You’ll be able to sense the load and rigidity of the fabric. I didn’t have lengthy sufficient with it to essentially get a way of whether or not I appreciated that side of it or not, however I think any additional weight (and thus inertia) on a mouse button isn’t excellent for gaming.
In any other case, the only greatest brain-twister of this launch is how Logitech is dealing with it. In the event you’re a devoted G502 consumer and would like to spend over the chances to purchase one in all these (secondhand items being bought on ebay however), or hand over all of your private info to enter a contest for one, it’s robust luck. Logitech is handing them out by way of as-yet unspecified means, merely saying that “It might probably solely be awarded, earned, or gifted from Logitech G or our companions to group members throughout the globe.”
Contemplating the machine is proscribed to simply 502 items, that provide may disappear in a flash. Hopefully Logitech will maintain some kind of worldwide competitors to permit common customers to enter for an opportunity to win.
As a substitute, for now you’ll need to make do with plain previous white or black plastic variations of the G502 X, although there’s at all times the Millennium Falcon G502 X as properly.
For extra on Logitech’s newest pro-grade gaming gear, take a look at its just-announced Astro A50 headset, which brings the superb multi-device switching capabeility of the Astro A50X to a brand new lower cost level.
