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Established peripherals firm Logitech has announced its intended departure from the console sector. The move follows a 14 per cent dip in sales in its 2013 Q3 to $615m and an operating loss of $180m. Net losses hit $195m. Sales were down 20 per cent in EMEA, 11 per cent …
Read More »Be a winner at the MCV Awards
If you’re going to the MCV Awards, make sure you bring an extra tenner for a very good cause. Everyone at the prestigious trade event is being encouraged to donate 10 in return for the chance to win a brilliant prize offered by Gem Distribution and Logitech. All tenners collected …
Read More »PSPgo UMD attachment rumoured
Consumer website CVG is reporting that leading peripheral manufacturer Logitech has plans to launch a UMD drive attachment for the PSPgo that will allow users to play their existing catalogue of disc-based titles. CVG offers no price or date for the peripheral which, if real, will most likely work by …
Read More »Logitech enjoys record Q4 results
PC and console accessories firm Logitech has said it is on track” to hit its target of $3 billion in revenues in fiscal 2010, after reporting record financial results for its Q4 in FY 2007-2008. In its tenth consecutive year of revenue growth, the company reported sales results of $601 …
Read More »Logitech chairman rejects takeover talk
Logitech chairman Guerrino De Luca said any takeover move by Microsoft would be an ‘operation without sense’ Speculation began in January that Microsoft could make a move for Logitech, leading the company’s shares to rise 12 per cent. Yet speaking to Italian newspaper Corriere Della Sera, De Luca claims that …
Read More »Microsoft to buy Logitech?
Speculation regarding a Microsoft takeover of Swiss-based peripherals firm Logitech has grown amongst traders, as the industry spanning giant increased its shares in the company to 12 per cent. According to Reuters , rumors are circulating that Microsoft will launch a takeover bid for Logitech at 48 Franks per share, …
Read More »Logitech to produce new Wii controller
Logitech is planning to produce a controller for use with the Wii, which will combine motion-sensing with rumble technology, reported Games Industry . [We hope] to have at least one product out for the Wii this year,” said Logitech’s UK and Ireland country manager Chris Spearing. Having the motion-sensing in …
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