Microsoft To Buy Logitech?

[+Mystic MVC]

There's loud whispers in the business community that Logitech, makers of (among other things) fine console and PC gaming peripherals, are about to be bought out by Microsoft. Neither side will comment publicly on the rumours, however one trader has offered this brilliant quote:

Supposedly, Microsoft is supposed to be taking over Logitech, offering 48 francs a share. Then the mouse-maker would be worth around 10 billion francs.

http://kotaku.com/343181/microsoft-to-buy-logitech

What would this exactly entail for peripherals sold on other systems made by Logitech, would MS get a cut of the profits?

[Sethos]

I mean, the only proper alternative to Microoft peripherals like Keyboards is Logitech - So now they can pretty much jack up the price as they like? :p

( If it happens, of course )

[Hurmoth]

This is one of those I'll believe it when I see it type of situations.

[RDX1]

Hope not, I like Logitech how it is. They are one of the few companies I will stand by even if the product is more expensive. They've always done me good product wise as well as sending me new products when mine was faulty no questions asked.

I like them so much I told them about an error they made when they sent me two Z-680s systems instead of one.

[MightyJordan]

If this is true, Microsoft might probably use Logitech's hardware to improve their own, especially the 360 steering wheel. G25 FTW!

[Digitalx]

better not, if they do they better leave the brand as it is and what it does and makes, maybe they can help make new speakers to succeed Z5500 finally but thats about it they need to improve on the rest is fine as it is. maybe they could inject some development into G15/ mini screen things applets too but doubt it

[DrunknMunky Veteran]

This is one of those I'll believe it when I see it type of situations.

+1

Although maybe MSFT will kick their ass into gear with x64 drivers finally, if it happens :laugh:

[Raa]

Sorry, but I really CANT see this one going ahead. The product lineup is a bit too diverse for either side to take on!

[virtualmadden]

I can this happening. It might be a little ambitious, but I can see it working. MS could strengthen their hardware division without having to compete with Logitech. Funny that MS would control 90% of the mice/keyboard market.

[crazzyyfool]

God I hope MS don't get Logitech.

[rajputwarrior]

better not, if they do they better leave the brand as it is and what it does and makes, maybe they can help make new speakers to succeed Z5500 finally but thats about it they need to improve on the rest is fine as it is. maybe they could inject some development into G15/ mini screen things applets too but doubt it

i just got the z-5500, greatest speakers ever!!

God I hope MS don't get Logitech.

me too, all my peripherals are logitech... it's just so much better then MS's stuff

[___DaviD___]

Noo my speakers/mouse/keyboard are all logitech and im afraid microsoft would stuff em all up :p

[sundayx Veteran]

Heeelllllllll naawwww

[X@vier]

I only buy logitech, best company in my books, if Microsoft does buy them i hope they don't change anything about them.

~X

[sundayx Veteran]

Actually I read over at Engadget that Logitech produces Microsoft hardware products, now is that true?

[Leo Natan]

This is one of those I'll believe it when I see it type of situations.

[TheDisneyMagic]

I believe they do make some of Microsoft's hardware, I definately have a number of Microsoft branded mice which when flipped over have logitech logos on the bottom.

[Alex_is_Axel]

well the only thing i can hope with this is if microsoft do buy logitech, i hope their software for webcams and such wont be so bloated and more "built-in". When you install webcam drivers and stuff with logitech, so many new process's start.. i do however remove them all from startup and services.. but you shouldnt need to do that :p

[Allan]

Noooooooooooooooo!! NO NO NO NO NO!

[Luis.A]

Seems like a good move... I can imagine a full Logitec peripheral brand for Xbox and Zune....

[GamerZon360]

Me being the BIGGEST Microsoft Fan, I would not want MS to buy Logitech. I like Logitech the way it is. I have never had any problems with Logitech. So I hope MS leaves Logitech Alone!

[EnzoFX]

might not be so bad, logitech hardware has always been top notch, but their software side always needed a little work, enter microsoft?

[hobier]

Microsoft just aint a Hardware firm dats why it has experienced so many problems with xbox.......if Microsoft has to really take on the Apple n Sony.....they need to acquire industrys leading hardware tech company who excel in quality and slick looking products

Logitech is certainly a gr8 company but i dont think it would add so much to microsoft unless microsoft knows more

[Luis.A]

might not be so bad, logitech hardware has always been top notch, but their software side always needed a little work, enter microsoft?

Maybe they integrate logitec into intellipoint software. That would be awesome.

Hopefully if they do buy Logitech they keep the brand but more importantly the design team. As newer MS hardware seems kinda ugly.

[Tech Star]

Wow, hell no....Logitech is needed for competition. :o