

Never have to charge up again with Logitech G903 with Powerplay – a dream for wire-averse gamers

Wireless mice are now so reliable that even e-sportspeople game with them. But Logitech has gone one better and created a mouse you don’t even have to charge up. Read on to find out how the G903 fares when combined with the magic Powerplay mouse mat.
For a long time, I refused to use wireless mice. Lagging, no thank you. After a while, I started to see gaming pros posting photos of themselves with wireless headsets. And then once Logitech offered a compatible mouse mat that made manual charging unnecessary, I couldn’t see any reason not to give wireless mice a go.
If the battery ever happens to be low, you can always use the G903 with a cable. The 2.40 Ghz receiver plugs straight into your PC or attaches via USB cable thanks to the adapter that comes with the mouse. I prefer the latter. Not because this means the receiver is nearer, but because it lets me change to the cable straight away. However, when it comes down to it, that is really a thing of the past now that we have these shiny, new accessories.
With a polling rate of 1,000 Hz and a sensor resolution up to 12,000 dpi, the mouse is more than precise enough for my taste. Just as I didn’t notice any lags with its predecessor, there are none in sight with this version. Even on its own, the Logitech G903 is a first-class piece of hardware.
It almost works like a kitchen hob
The edges are too sharp
Unfortunately, you can’t use the mouse directly on the charging pad. Instead, you have to put another mouse mat on top. The surface of the charging pad is made of rubber to prevent the mouse mat from moving around. Logitech includes a fabric mat along with one made of hard plastic.
Integrated receiver
The charging pad links to your computer using a micro-USB cable. It also boasts exactly the same connector as the mouse. Another practical feature of the pad is that it comes with an in-built receiver. This stops you using up another USB slot unnecessarily so you can pack away the mouse’s receiver.
The pad itself also charges fast so that the battery never runs out during a gaming marathon of several days.
Bonus: the mouse and the pad sync with the relevant software, meaning the letter G on both light up at the same time.
The verdict: great but expensive


As a child, I wasn't allowed to have any consoles. It was only with the arrival of the family's 486 PC that the magical world of gaming opened up to me. Today, I'm overcompensating accordingly. Only a lack of time and money prevents me from trying out every game there is and decorating my shelf with rare retro consoles.