Logitech moves into console gaming accessories market with €74 million acquisition

Computer peripherals giant Logitech has catered to PC gamers for quite some time with their “G” line of keyboards, mice, and niche input devices such as steering wheels for racing games, keypads for MMORPGs and so forth.

Now, they’re knocking on the console market’s door with the purchase of high end gaming headset producer Astro.

Astro’s headsets are especially popular with professional players on the esports circuit and hardcore gaming enthusiasts.

These gamers prefer headsets over speakers because their high fidelity audio allows them to hear things like enemies sneaking up behind them, while the attached microphones enable communication with their teammates.

Logitech has no plans to close down Astro, which will continue with its same staff as a companion brand to Logitech’s G line.

(via The Verge)