They may not have the cachet they used to, but music/rhythm titles like Rock Band 4 are still played by video game musicians routinely. Especially now, with Epic Games continually updating Fortnite Festival, there's even more reason to throw on your favorite gaming headset and jam out.
To have the best experience possible, you'll need the proper equipment. Upgrade to the most recently released plastic instrument on the market, the PDP Riffmaster Wireless Guitar, while it's discounted on Amazon for both the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S.
The PDP Riffmaster was released just about a year ago. It was extremely hard to get ahold of one at launch, but inventory has since become less of an issue. Still, it's a pricey peripheral, and you don't frequently find it on sale. Typically retailing at $130, it's currently marked down for both consoles to just $102.
The Best Video Game Guitar Ever Made
To put it bluntly, the PDP Riffmaster is the best video game guitar ever made. That's coming from someone who has put hundreds of hours into his Rock Band career. The peripheral takes all the gradual improvements that have been implemented over the years and puts it into one device.
The wireless guitar is officially licensed by both Xbox and Sony, making it fully compatible with each system. It promises low latency so that you never miss a note, and PDP touts its wireless connection as being capable of reaching up to 30 feet away.
You no longer have to keep a drawer of AA batteries on standby, as the Riffmaster has a built-in rechargeable battery. It has an impressive lifespan too, as you can jam out for roughly 36 hours before needing to juice it back up through its USB-C port.
The PDP Riffmaster is also on sale at Walmart for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S at a slightly higher price.
People worried about storing another plastic peripheral should know that the Riffmaster can fold its collapseable neck back to make it less sizable. PDP designed the instrument to be compatible and comfortable for both left-handed and right-handed guitarists. A shoulder strap is included with the controller for added convenience as well.
Several bells and whistles make the PDP Riffmaster the most attractive virtual instrument yet. An analog stick is built into the back of the guitar's neck to make menu navigation a breeze (the D-pad is still included, too).
There's a 3.5mm audio jack that you can directly connect to, giving you the best possible audio experience for your setlist. Audio controls are also on the front of the guitar so you can quickly adjust the volume on the fly if needed.
After eight years of updating its library to hit a catalog of nearly 3,000 songs, Harmonix finally stopped adding new songs to the Rock Band 4 store in January 2024. It was a heck of a run, though. Now, it appears that the developers are fully focused on continually updating Fortnite Festival after being acquired by Epic Games in late 2021.
Regardless of which music title you're playing, the PDP Riffmaster is fully compatible with both. So, if you haven't already, nab this impressive gaming guitar while it's discounted by 22%.
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