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Logitech Unveils PlayGear GamePack Media Carrier for PSP; Protective Case Holds 6 UMDs, 3 Memory Sticks, Earbuds

Business Wire, Sept 1, 2005

FREMONT, Calif. -- More games, more movies, more music -- no problem. Logitech (SWX:LOGN) (NASDAQ:LOGI) today extended the company's popular family of gear for the PSP(TM) (PlayStation(R)Portable) system by introducing the Logitech(R) PlayGear GamePack(TM) media carrier, a versatile carrying case for transporting up to six Universal Media Discs (UMD(TM)) and three Memory Stick(TM) media cards.

The Logitech PlayGear GamePack media carrier makes it easy to carry and protect the growing number of games and movies available for the system, while also matching the sophisticated styling of the PSP. To date, Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. has shipped more than five million PSP devices worldwide.

"With all of our PSP gear, we're aiming to fulfill a variety of needs for PSP owners," said Ruben Mookerjee, Logitech's director of product marketing for interactive entertainment. "The PlayGear GamePack makes it easy and safe to carry a wide selection of games, music, and movies for any outing, while it also reflects the design of PSP with its shape and colors."

The Logitech PlayGear GamePack media carrier can hold four UMDs in two double-sided, hinged hard sleeves, making it easy to flip through and find the game or movie of choice. It also features three fixed slots to hold Memory Sticks. There is additional compartment space large enough to accommodate two more UMD discs or some types of compact ear buds, including the Logitech(R) PlayGear Stealth(TM) earphones.

The media carrier is made of a scratch-resistant durable casing shaped to match the iconic PSP design. Its black surface and chrome-colored accent strip complement the PSP's color scheme.

Pricing and Availability

The Logitech(R) PlayGear GamePack(TM) will be available in the U.S. beginning in November at retailers and online at www.logitech.com. The suggested retail price is $14.99 in the U.S.

About the Logitech PlayGear Family of Products

Logitech's award-winning peripheral designs complement many platforms, from PCs, to game consoles, to home-entertainment systems, to mobile phones. The Logitech(R) PlayGear family of products echoes the PSP's stylish appearance, enhances its functionality, and helps protect gamers' investments. The family includes the Logitech(R) PlayGear Pocket(TM) case, the top-selling case for PSP in the U.S. since its launch in April, according to data from NPD Group; the Logitech(R) PlayGear Amp(TM) portable speaker system; the Logitech(R) PlayGear(TM) Mod headphones; the Logitech(R) PlayGear Street(TM) carrying case, the Logitech PlayGear Stealth(TM) earphones; the Logitech(R) PlayGear Visor(TM) screen protector; and the Logitech(R) PlayGear Share(TM) audio splitter. More information about the Logitech PlayGear family can be found at www.logitech.com/playgear.> About Logitech

Founded in 1981, Logitech designs, manufactures and markets personal peripherals that enable people to effectively work, play, and communicate in the digital world. Logitech International is a Swiss public company traded on the SWX Swiss Exchange (LOGN) and in the U.S. on the Nasdaq National Market System (LOGI). The company has manufacturing facilities in Asia and offices in major cities in North America, Europe and Asia Pacific.

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PlayStation is a registered trademark, and UMD is a trademark, of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. Memory Stick is a trademark of Sony Corporation.