Full Guitar Hero and Rockband Functionality / Speed Star Power / Overdrive Button / Whammy Bar / 10 fret buttons / Strum Bar cable TV and wireless connectivity. Rock Guitar Hero or Rockband with the first PS2 / PS3 Guitar Controller looks like a real guitar. Starpex full size is a wooden instrument varnish. Its hardwood body, neck and head are handcrafted by a leading guitar manufacturer giving the authentic guitar experience that you need. Compatible with PS2 and PS3 which allows you to discover the characteristics of both Guitar Hero and Rockband. Button Speed Star Power / Overdrive offers the most accurate access Star Power and Overdrive. Optimized Whammy Bar has a better idea, reduces fatigue and provides a level of sustainability. Ten key design features optimal button travel button for better feel, reduces fatigue and a higher score. Major Strum Bar gives the perfect balance of tactile and audible feedback to maximize enjoyment and scoring. dual cable / wireless features wired with cable 15 'or connect to 2.4 GHz with the compatibility of vision - easy to separate the electronic box of the guitar. NOT compatible with the PS3 Slim .
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Incredible!
This is hands down the best RB/GH Guitar Controller my family has tried. And we have tried many on multiple systems for both Rock Band I and II as well as the various Guitar Hero versions.
The guitar is full sized with the look, weight and feel of a real guitar. Probably too large and heavy for smaller children, but not a problem for older children, teenagers and adults. The neck is full length, but the fret buttons are well placed for smaller players.
The included strap stays on, but is a little short for taller players or those who like to wear the guitar below the waist. So if that is you, then you might want to pick up a full sized strap.
The fret buttons do not detract from the "real guitar" look. The neck and body finish is beautiful and truly makes this controller stand out from the rest. The high gloss finish is a fingerprint magnet, but so is any guality, high gloss guitar finish.
Now how does it play? Wonderfully! First let me say that it does work on both the PS2 and PS3 for both game lines. You can connect it either wired or wireless and it comes with the necessary adapters and cable. A soft blue light by the strum bar lets you know you're connected.
Now, no one provides everything. So a quick word about connecting. When playing on a PS2, the controller uses a USB Port for full functionality with Rock Band I/II. But it uses a Controller Port if you're playing a flavor of Guitar Hero. So if you're out of controller or USB ports, you may want to pick up either a small USB hub or MultiTap (Multiport) adapter or both. If you're playing on the PS3, the controller uses the USB connection for all games.
The reslistic size and weight make controlling and using this guitar solid and in my opinion easier. Especially if you like to move around when you play. Just remember it's solid wood, not plastic. So be careful to watch out for family, friends, furniture and the family pet if you really like to jump around.
The action on all the buttons and controls is smooth and sure. The strum bar has that distinct click so you know you hit the note. It is also very accurate and did take a little getting used to. But once you do, you'll never want to go back. The whammy bar control is well placed and more sturdy than the others we've used.
Strummers sometimes complain the Overdrive button is difficult to hit. Now, I typically play bass and when strumming up with two fingers the button is placed perfectly. Except possibly during the most intense riffs. Still, in either case, you can always tip the guitar using the accurate internal tilt switch instead. And no contortions are necessary. Raising the neck about 45 degrees will do.
The Start and Select buttons are well placed, out of the way and recessed to eliminate accidental hits during even the most frenzied strumming. In addition, their design and placement adds to the "real guitar" look. The controller does lack a directional button, but this has not been an issue for me. You can always use a controller with this if you need to. So far I haven't. The 5 position switch is smooth while at the same time stiff enough to let you know the position has changed and it is in the correct place.
Due to the power save feature, you may find yourself "Out of control" on a regular basis while waiting on someone else to "get ready". But a quick light tap on the start button and you're instantly back in business (no delays with wireless reconnections) and as a result, battery life thus far is great. We've been using this several hours a day for a week and are still on the first set (3 AAA) of batteries.
Now, according to news reports, a certain retailer (Circuit City) recently filed for Bankruptcy protection. As a result, the Peak website states that Peak will not honor the warranty if you purchased your controller from that retailer. One must assume Peak is one of the creditors waiting on the outcome of the Bankruptcy filing to receive money owed them.
Regardless, I also purchased a defective controller from that retailer. So I called the good folks at Peak, and after returning the defective controller to the place of purchase for a full refund, Peak sold me the same controller for the same price and shipped it to me for free. They were wonderful to deal with and extremely understanding and responsive to my dilema.
Was it a hassle? Of course, but no more so than buying a defective product from anywhere else. That's never enjoyable, especially when it's something you're really looking forward to having/using. But as a result of their excellent customer service, Peak has earned my ongoing support and I will definately be purchasing their products in the future.
Well, I guess there's nothging left to say except, forget the others, buy this and "Rock On Dudes" or "Dudettes", whichever the case may be....
Fantastic!!
If you where still debating on buying this guitar, I think its an great choice compared to the other (2) Premium guitars on the market (Logitech and Mad Catz). This is the same 1:1 size ratio as my Fender Strat (take that Mad Catz!) and has all the bells and whistles as the other premium guitars, and for purists, yes this has a wooden body and fret board. I actually own two, and would never go back to the plastic mini guitars. If you have the money, I suggest this guitar, it works with Guitar Hero and Rockband. I love wailing "Helter Skelter" on the new (Beatles) rockband! So yeah, it even works for that too!
Purely awesome. Wouldnt have believed it if I hadnt tried it.
It's only been in the past 4 months that I've discovered Guitar Hero and Rock Band for myself... and have become completely enamoured (and obsessed) with the games.
My first "guitar" was the Gibson Les Paul mock-up that comes packaged with Guitar Hero III -- and my second, the unnamed Guitar Hero World Tour guitar, which I found a major improvement in size and function over the Les Paul. I had since tried the Rock Band guitars, but dont own one. I didnt see the need to buy any more "toy guitars" as it was.
However, I stumbled upon this model online (and one by Logitech) - both touting to be a more realistic experience, as both being a full-size solid-wood construction. And then I saw the price tags... $130-$180 for the Peak, and $225-$280 for the Logitech... I thought to myself "Nothing could be worth those prices for a video game controller". Despite what the reviews were saying. However, when I noticed an amazing deal on the Peak at a huge discount ($40 - not on Amazon, so dont bother waiting for it) I took a gamble and ordered one. (you cant buy the Les Paul for that price)
WOW! What a HUGE difference this guitar makes over the plastic models. As other reviews (and Peak's own promotional material) have stated; it offers a more "realisitic feel" to playing guitar.
Now, to put my opinions to follow into perspective... Keep in mind that if you add up all the times I have ever held a "real" guitar in my entire life, it might add up to about 40 minutes. So by no means am I accustomed to holding an actual guitar. Some have, and they say the Peak is a more natural feel. Here's my take on "natural":
Based on my lack of "real guitar" experience, I can't say for sure, but I would have to agree that this somehow does feel more authentic. The neck is longer (full size) and the weight and balance of the instrument, as well as how it hangs and how you hold it, all adds up to a more 'natural' position and a more comfortable feel.
Granted if you are accustomed to the bundled plastic guitars, handling the Peak will take some getting used to (all of about of 20-40 minutes of play). Once you do get used to the feel of it, picking up the plastic guitars feels somewhat "wrong" at that point. PLaying with the Peak for any length of time that you appreciate it's posture and comfort, begins to spoil you.
Comfort and feel aside, the Peak functions perfectly as a "generic clone" to operate both Guitar Hero and Rock Band brands of games. It operates all the games' features including the effect selector and solo-buttons in Rock Band. The Star Power/Overdrive can be activated by tilt (of course) and the conveniently located Star Power/Overdrive button near the strum bar. The Peak does however lack the slider bar found on the recent GH:World Tour stock guitar... so it obviously cannot function there. (However, it's my experience that the slider bar is more trouble than it's worth... I just hammer-on the notes from the regular fret buttons - even with the supplied guitar)
The quality of the craftsmanship is also evident here. The overall feel of the fret buttons are firm, but not stiff. The push easily but are not mushy or even "loose" fitting. They are quiet to push, and don't rattle when you release them or slide up and down the fret. As well, the strum bar has the perfect amount of spring in it. It's obviously been tuned to strum accurately and quickly. And I'd say the same thing about the wammy bar... just a perfect feel, location, and tension.
Granted I only paid $40 for my Peak, and in retrospect now, I should have bought two at that price. But not knowing at the time what I would think of it, I only ordered one. However, I would easily pay $130 to replace mine should something happen to it and thus can easily recommend it at this price.
To compare, I'm not so sure the Logitech offers much of a benefit over the Peak considering it's price point. Sure the Logitech is "Guitar Hero" branded and licensed. As such, it lacks the Rock Band added functions, but it does indeed have the slider-bar for use in Guitar Hero World Tour. However, as I mentioned the slider bar is more of a nuisance. Considering that the Logitech is twice the price of the Peak, and seeing how impressed I am with the Peak, I can't see how doubling the price can offer that much of a benefit.
That being said, I have no quams about recommendeding the Peak to anyone who is a moderate fan of these games. When you consider that the plastic guitars sell for $50-60 anyway... to get what is easily 5x the instrument/controller for twice the price is worth it in my books.
I would go so far as to suggest that anyone who has not bought the games, buy this guitar, and buy the games-only editions without the packaged plastic guitars -- or better still, make your friends use the plastic guitar. This one is for you alone.
Solid recommondation.
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