The formally licensed PDP Riffmaster Wireless Guitar Controller has acquired a uncommon low cost at Amazon. The PS5 and PS4 edition is available for $114.71, whereas the Xbox and PC version is barely dearer at $119. Launched final March to help Fortnite Festival, the Riffmaster is the one guitar controller at the moment being produced that is licensed by PlayStation and Xbox.
$114.71 (was $130)
To be clear, this is technically a Rock Band 4 controller, but Epic Games added support for a variety of guitar controllers last April, including Rock Band 4 guitars.
By default, the Riffmaster is configured for right-handed players, but left-handed players can use it by removing a single screw and reversing the neck. The Riffmaster has five upper and lower frets as well as a D-pad on the pick guard and an analog stick on the back of the headstock.
The controller offers a 30-foot wireless range via the included USB dongle and can run for up to 36 hours on a full charge. It has a built-in 3.5mm audio jack and comes with a shoulder strap.
As an officially licensed controller, the Riffmaster also has the PS button to open up the PS5’s control center or return to the home screen.
Unlike many PlayStation controllers, the Riffmaster wasn’t designed with PlayStation console compatibility in mind. That said, some users have been able to get the PlayStation Riffmaster working on PC with unofficial third-party drivers.
$119 (was $130)
In the event you primarily play Fortnite Festival on PC, nonetheless, you will need to go for the Xbox model of the Riffmaster. The Xbox mannequin has the identical options because the PlayStation version. It has the Xbox button that opens the Information.
Each fashions have a modern black and grey colour scheme and are manufactured from sturdy plastic. A collapsible design makes it straightforward to retailer the guitar or take it with you when touring. As soon as taken aside, the the controller could be tossed in a backpack after which reassembled in a minute or two.
Sadly, neither mannequin is appropriate with Nintendo Change. However should you’re searching for an alternative choice to a conventional controller for Change or PC, CRKD not too long ago 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.