When I was first bestowed a Logitech G PowerPlay mouse pad I was sceptical, but I very soon realised its ability to keep my mouse charged without me having to lift a finger was a significant quality-of-life boost.
PowerPlay never really caught on, though, and that's probably thanks to its ginormous price tag ($120 MSRP). So you can probably imagine how excited I was when I heard a second version is in the works, and it's set to be cheaper.
Not only that, but it's here soon. The Logitech PowerPlay 2 mouse pad will be available for purchase on March 11, 2025, and has «built-in compatibility with over 10 mice and counting».
These mice are: The PowerPlay 2 will cost less at $99 than the first version, and it'll be slimmer at 3.5 mm (vs the original's 4 mm) with a wider charging area.
It's not all sunshine, though, because in many ways this iteration seems more like a sidegrade than an upgrade. But I'm getting ahead of myself.