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FPSLabs Home: Logitech's Revised Blue G5 Review

By: Jason Krueger - Published April 28, 2007 at 4:43 AM EDT - Writer Archive
What makes a great gaming mouse? Can Logitech stay near the top of the fast-moving PC mouse market? What new and exciting options does the latest G5 laser mouse bring to the table? All these and many more questions answered within.


Category: Input Device
Manufacturer: Logitech
Product: Logitech G5 Laser Mouse - Blue Edition
Price: $69.99
Introduction
Logitech is one of the leading peripheral creators in the PC world and has become known for the top-notch gaming mice they produce. From the MX500 to the MX518 to the laser-based G5, Logitech is always on the cutting edge, giving us gamers something to salivate over. The competition in this market is becoming increasingly high with long-time standbys Microsoft and Razer, and other new upstarts trying to get their slice of the pie. Competition is always a plus for us gamers as we are routinely seeing new mice and revisions that are on the front lines of new technology.

And that brings us today’s mouse the Blue G5 from Logitech. While not a brand new mouse, there are significant changes that warrant us giving this mouse a review and comparing it to the previous release. Is this the ultimate mouse for your gaming needs?

The Mouse

The mouse comes in the standard Logitech packaging that is found with all of their mice. It mentions some of the key features on the back and the package includes the mouse, the Setpoint CD, the weight cartridge, weight case with weights, and an installation guide.


As the previous model of the G5 and this are similar, they share many of the same features and specifications but with a couple noticeable differences which we will note.

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