Logitech G Pro X2 Superstrike: First Gaming Mouse with Analog Tech & Haptic Feedback

Logitech has unveiled a groundbreaking gaming mouse set to launch early next year, introducing what it calls an industry-first innovation: analog mouse clicks. The Logitech G Pro X2 Superstrike allows users to adjust the actuation point of each click or enable a rapid trigger function, much like the customization found in high-end Hall effect or optical keyboards. However, instead of relying on those established technologies, Logitech employs a proprietary system it dubs the Haptic Inductive Trigger System (HITS).

While analog magnetic technologies have become increasingly common in premium gaming keyboards and controllers, their application in mice has remained elusive. A significant reason for this is the tactile importance of the physical “click” at the moment of actuation in a mouse, a sensation gamers rely on for precision and feedback.

Traditional analog switches allow actuation at various points without a mechanical click, which works well for keyboards but poses a challenge for mice where users expect that definitive tactile response. Logitech claims to have overcome this hurdle with its Superstrike technology, which blends inductive analog sensing with real-time haptic feedback. This combination enables a physical click sensation at any user-defined actuation point. According to Logitech, the feel isn’t identical to a standard microswitch, but it convincingly mimics the experience of clicking a mouse. The mechanism is nearly silent, and users can select from five intensity levels for the haptic feedback.

Induction technology is relatively new in the gaming peripheral market but shows significant promise. Industry leaders like Cherry have pointed to its potential for being more cost-effective, reliable, and adaptable than existing alternatives.

Beyond the specifics of the implementation, induction is an analog technology and shares the same core advantages. Users can fine-tune the actuation point, lower for faster clicks, for example, and activate rapid trigger mode, which allows for immediate re-actuation as soon as pressure is released from the button.

Logitech states that the Superstrike offers ten levels of actuation and five rapid trigger reset settings, potentially reducing click latency by as much as 30 milliseconds. This improvement likely stems from the reduced travel distance enabled by a lower actuation point, since mechanical switches themselves don’t inherently introduce latency.

Professional esports player Caps from G2 Esports reportedly remarked that using the mouse “feels like going from playing on public internet servers to playing on LAN.” Early reaction videos show other pro players appearing genuinely impressed by the inductive and haptic click mechanism.

In other respects, the G Pro X2 Superstrike aligns with expectations for a high-performance gaming mouse. It features PTFE feet for smooth gliding, supports up to 8 kHz polling rate in wireless mode (with wired limited to 1 kHz), and offers 88 G acceleration, 888 inches per second tracking, and a maximum sensitivity of 44,000 DPI. The mouse provides up to 90 hours of battery life under continuous use and weighs 65 grams. While not the absolute lightest mouse available, it matches the weight of the popular Logitech G Pro X Superlight, a longtime favorite among competitive gamers.

In related news, Logitech also announced a smaller, lighter variant of the Logitech G Pro X Superlight 2, called the G Pro X Superlight 2c. This model is scheduled for release on October 21st with a retail price of £159.99.

The Superstrike, however, stands as the more innovative of the two, priced at $179.99 or €179.99. Beyond its technical capabilities, the bold black-and-white color scheme gives it a striking, premium look that may appeal to style-conscious gamers as much as performance-driven ones.

(Source: PC Gamer)