News: Premium game controllers for Guitar Hero announced

Logitech has announced its premium game controllers for Guitar Hero across all gaming platforms.

These are the Logitech Wireless Guitar Controller and the Logitech Wireless Drum Controller for PlayStation 3, PlayStation 2, Xbox, Xbox 360 and Wii.

Both controllers feature high-quality materials that you would expect to see in real guitars and drums, and are designed to let the user take advantage of all the latest features of Guitar Hero games, including Guitar Hero 5 and the soon-to-be-released Band Hero.

“Logitech’s premium guitar and drum controllers have made it easier for Guitar Hero gamers to get into the music with even more realism,” said Ruben Mookerjee, Logitech’s director of product marketing for gaming. “If you love to rock out on Guitar Hero, you can now get the gear to match your level of commitment to the game.”

The Wireless Guitar Controller features a maple neck, rosewood fingerboard and metal frets, and a dazzling white finish with glossy black pick guard on a one-piece contoured wood body. The noise dampening design of the strum bar and fret buttons minimises distraction, and lets you focus on the music. The guitar controller also incorporates a touch-sensitive slider on the fret board (located on the neck) to help you rack up the points by tapping notes.

The Wireless Drum Controller features three fully adjustable drum pads and two cymbal pads. Each piece can be positioned to fit your reach and suit your style – and the quiet and responsive drum pads deliver a lively feel that won’t distract you from the music. It features a recessed-rim design that helps make it easier to score points and avoid accidental rim shots. The kick pedal uses a stainless steel surface and an adjustable spring – providing a highly durable, responsive drumming experience.

The Logitech Wireless Guitar Controller are available at leading electronics retailers for around $399 each.