Logitech announces expanded sim racing lineup, long-awaited peripherals and a more affordable Astro A50

Logitech has announced a raft of new products from its annual Logi Play showcase in Paris, including new esports-grade peripherals that adopt controversial new features, an expanded range of sim racing gear not destined for the UK and a more affordable Astro A50 headset that ditches the premiere feature of the A50 X.

There’s also a new AI-powered software tool which actually looks useful for a change too, but let’s cover the fun stuff first – after all, your next keyboard, mouse, headset or racing wheel may be amongst the new arrivals.

Here are the full highlights then, filed live from an extremely rambunctious event. Scroll on to read through, or hit up the quick links below to jump to the bits and pieces you’re interested in!

Logitech’s new esports mice and keyboards: rapid trigger, SOCD and an ergo SuperlightA massively expanded sim racing suite: but the UK’s not getting the best bitsThe new low profile halo keyboard: long-awaited upgradesA cheaper Astro A50 X: minus HDMI features, plus docked Switch supportAutomatic game highlights for social: a promising AI use case?

Logitech’s first rapid trigger keyboard, first asymmetric ultra-light and an updated classic

Not to scale. An asymmetric Superlight has been on the wish-list for a long time, and a more modern Pro Wireless is a nice add too. The keyboard is coming later – in December – but promises all of the latest rapid trigger and SOCD features thanks to its magnetic switches. Hopefully these features won’t all be banned by then!Image credit: Logitech/Digital Foundry

Logitech arguably kicked off the ultra-light mouse craze with the original G Pro Wireless, and from then on they’ve been known for their streamlined symmetric designs, reliable Lightspeed wireless and high-performance Hero optical sensors. These features (and numerous sponsorship deals) have made Logitech ultra-light mice the most popular option amongst esports players, as well as a DF favourite, so it’s a pleasant surprise to see the same fundamentals applied to a new ergonomic, right-handed mouse design: the Superlight 2 Dex.