Standalone Guitar Hero 3 Controllers Coming in 2008

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Contrary to retailer listings for standalone Guitar Hero III: Legends of Rock (PC, PS2, PS3, Wii, X360) wireless guitars, the game's plastic axes won't be available for purchase until next year. Activision made the announcement today, giving a vague "early 2008" window for the peripherals.

The wireless guitars are the newest models from RedOctane that came bundled with Guitar Hero III at its October release, with the PS3, Wii, and Xbox 360 guitars modeled after a Gibson Les Paul. The wireless PS2 guitar features the stylings of a Gibson Kramer.

Though the PC version of the game comes bundled with a wired guitar shaped like a Gibson X-Plorer, Shacknews has confirmed that the game can be controlled with the wireless Xbox 360 guitar when used in conjunction with the Xbox 360 Wireless Gaming Receiver for Windows.

For Rock Band (PS2, PS3, X360) players, the Xbox 360 Guitar Hero III wireless guitar works with the 360 version of Harmonix's title as well, making it an option for an extra guitar in the ensemble rhythm game. Unfortunately, all the wireless guitars have been known to operate with less-than-perfect functionality.

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    November 26, 2007 10:51 AM

    wtf mate

    standalone gh3 controllers have been available since day one here for ps3/wii/x360

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      November 26, 2007 11:02 AM

      where is this here you speak of and how do i get to said fabled land

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      November 26, 2007 11:03 AM

      you mean the official red octane ones right?
      cause i know the wireless guitars for wii and ps3 aren't being sold yet
      and i wish my gh3 controller would work for rock band
      =(

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        November 26, 2007 11:04 AM

        according to the pics on the box they look the same as the ones that come with the game. only they dont come with the game and they are about $69 AUD each

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      November 26, 2007 3:25 PM

      same here in New Zealand, there are boxed standalone controllers for the xbox 360 version I've seen (didn't look for other platforms but theyre probably available too). I guess they can do it since demand is relatively low (compared to USA) it doesn't take much volume to stock shelves here.

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        November 26, 2007 3:27 PM

        oh and yes they are the new wireless version, not the older wired X-plorer

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        November 26, 2007 5:05 PM

        you could make a fortune on ebay

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      November 26, 2007 5:53 PM

      Same here. My wife got one last thursday. Canberra, ACT.

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