Logitech G POWERPLAY 2 Wireless Charging Mouse Pad for Compatible Gaming Mice, 34.5 X 28.4 cm (13.5 x 11.2 inches), 3.5 mm Height, for PC/Mac – Black

Downgrade from original
flimsy and cheap feeling, No programmable LED (minor), No longer includes a wireless dongle (major issue), You need to use two USB ports now, one for the mat and one for the mouse. Not readable to G Hub (minor annoyance). Not backwards compatible (coin doesn’t work on Powerplay 1 mats).This will not replace the original and will probably end up in a drawer or I’ll send it back. Either way, it’s really not worth the cost.I’ll rate this a 1/10 and probably closer to 0.5/10 for all the downgrades.

Key features removed, it no longer connects your mouse to your computer
Logitech removed features with this new version 2. It no longer provides wireless connectivity, so you will need two USB ports, one for the mat which only charges the mouse, and another for the USB dongle to actually connect the mouse. They also removed the rgb lighting on the pad, so it no longer lights up with the mouse and ability to sync, AND they removed the hard mouse pad so you only get the cloth pad vs the old powerplay mat where it included a cloth and hard mat.I would not recommend this product, as all Logitech did for ‘upgrading’ the mat in version 2, is to downgrade it and remove key features and connectivity beyond just charging, and now you need to provide two usb slots.

Logitech should have thought this through much better than this! Read this before you purchase.
This whole powerplay 2 thing has been super annoying, I bought one and returned it because I thought it wasn’t working. First nothing tells you now with the mice you HAVE to use the dongle, so of course I was confused why my mouse wasn’t just working when turned on. The old powerplay doesn’t recognize the new wireless mouse, so it wouldn’t show up on that one either. Then the other issue is the powerplay2 mat itself doesn’t show up in GHUB, that is a huge change for logitech and they don’t tell you to expect that. So I assumed my first powerplay2 mat was DOA, because when you plug it in, there was no indication in windows anything connected, my first one, I don’t think I heard the usb sound when you connected it, but I did notice on the second one a tiny light, so at least I know it is getting power. But still doesn’t show up on ghub, so how would you know without them being specific about:1) The new powerplay 2 doesnt’ have a receiver in it., you HAVE to use the new dongles with your devices (this is how they say it has future compatibility).2) It won’t show up in ghub, so don’t look for it.3) The new devices also won’t be detected with the original powerplay built in receiver.4) The new powerplay 2 only has a tiny light in the front side of it, to show it has power I am not sure if the logo will light up like the old one did when it is charging the mouse or not, but kind of hard to tell if it is working.So those are huge changes, hopefully people get that without returning it like I did.

No need to charge or replace batteries, but it’s still effectively a (2 corded) wired mouse
3 stars because the concept of a wireless mouse being charged by the mouse pad is cool, but… I bought a wireless mouse to reduce wires. I understood it needs 2 wires, one for the mouse pad, and the other for the dongle. But I didn’t realize how ridiculous it was until I hooked it up. I mean the mouse is great. I had been using the wired g502 for such a long time the rubber started to wear off. Best mouse ever. I dunno, this one’s cool, but if you’re trying to reduce wire clutter, probably don’t buy it.

Worked exactly as intended. Product was ordered secondhand, came nearly brand new beyond the packaging. Only issue was the pad had some pet hair from the previous owner. It’s a bit smaller then expected, but nonetheless what I wanted and ordered. Not the products fault I didn’t pay attention to the dimensions.

Love it. Works exactly as expected. Wished it came in different size/texture options… but its an easy thing to forget when you never have to charge your mouse again.