Fortnite gamers can get PDP’s Riffmaster Wi-fi Guitar Controller for an excellent value at Amazon, Finest Purchase, and Walmart. The Xbox/PC and PlayStation editions of the formally licensed controller are on sale for $110 (was $130). However heads up: Amazon sold out of the PS5 controller deal fairly quick, however Xbox and PC customers can nonetheless grab the Riffmaster for $110 at Amazon. In the meantime, Finest Purchase and Walmart have each version in inventory for the deal value. Walmart’s deal ships immediately from Turtle Seashore (PDP’s guardian firm).
Launched final March to assist Fortnite Festival, the Riffmaster is the one guitar controller at the moment being produced that is licensed by PlayStation and Xbox.
$110 (was $130)
To be clear, that is technically a Rock Band 4 controller, however Epic Video games added assist for a wide range of guitar controllers final April, together with Rock Band 4 guitars.
By default, the Riffmaster is configured for right-handed gamers, however left-handed gamers can use it by eradicating a single screw and reversing the neck. The Riffmaster has 5 higher and decrease frets in addition to a D-pad on the choose guard and an analog stick on the again of the headstock.
The controller provides a 30-foot wi-fi vary by way of the included USB dongle and may run for as much as 36 hours on a full cost. It has a built-in 3.5mm audio jack and comes with a shoulder strap.
As an formally licensed controller, the Riffmaster additionally has the PS button to open up the PS5’s management middle or return to the house display.
Not like many PlayStation controllers, the Riffmaster wasn’t designed with PlayStation console compatibility in thoughts. That mentioned, some customers have been in a position to get the PlayStation Riffmaster engaged on PC with unofficial third-party drivers.
$110 (was $130)
If you primarily play Fortnite Festival on PC, however, you’ll want to opt for the Xbox version of the Riffmaster. The Xbox model has the same features as the PlayStation edition. It has the Xbox button that opens the Guide.
Both models have a sleek black and gray color scheme and are made of sturdy plastic. A collapsible design makes it easy to store the guitar or take it with you when traveling. Once taken apart, the the controller can be tossed in a backpack and then reassembled in a minute or two.
Unfortunately, neither model is compatible with Nintendo Switch. But if you’re looking for an alternative to a traditional controller for Switch or PC, CRKD recently launched a unique version of its great Neo S Wireless Controller. The Neo S Fortnite Festival Edition has a five-fret removable module harking back to the accent for Guitar Hero video games on Nintendo DS. It is available now at Amazon for $60.