When purchasing this controller I almost opted for a wired version, thinking I'd save a few dollars and avoid the hassle of battery replacement and wireless range. What a mistake that would have been! Thanks to the auto-shutoff feature, I've played this thing for several months now and I'm still on the original set of batteries. Wireless range/reception has not been an issue at all; I can play from anywhere in the same room without dropping a note.
Before you choose a wireless guitar controller, I'd advise you to hold them in your hands first to compare sizes. While some are quite tiny, possibly catering to younger kids, this one has a nice larger feel to it. Nowhere near the size of a real guitar, of course, but much better than most.
Note: the product description states compatibility with only Guitar Hero I and II, but it will work just fine with Guitar Hero III as well.
I have yet to find a fault with this controller. Highly recommended.
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Strengths: Very Smooth. No lag. Awesome design. Better than most wired guitars!!! Awesome Range!
Weakness: None.
This guitar controller is absolutely awesome. It doesn't feel like the wired guitars at all. It's better. The buttons are smoother and so is the strumming. It makes for an awesome playing experience. This thing has awesome range! After jumping around, wire free, rocking to guitar hero, I have yet to lose connection. It does take 3 AAA batteries but it has an autoshut off button if the guitar is not in use to save energy. I would recommend this product to any guitar hero fan out there. 100% satisfied!
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Weakness: Overpriced, buttons get un-calibrated once in a while
My son got PS2 Guitar Hero2 game only as gift, no controller.
So I bought cheap one first. But it was bad, buttons got stuck, it didn't keep calibration and finaly "wammy" stick broke and was returned to the store.
If I had a chance, I would buy wired guitar but they are not available, so I decided to get this one.
It is built with decent quality. Buttons do not stuck.
Sometimes my son complains that he need to re-calibrate time delay for the buttons when he switches between some songs/modes. Other than that guitar is working fine.
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Weakness: Battery replacement, no stickers included
I purchased this guitar after reading many opinions. You will find the guitar listed as RedOctane or Activision, on the box it will have both companies. It's the white wireless one that you see in stores. I really like how it is lighter than the wired ones that come in the bundle. The wireless guitars included in GH3 (Gibson) aren't even as good as this one.
The range is huge, I can play from upstairs!
Highly recommend picking this guitar up as your main or second controller.
Highly Recommended
Strengths: Size, battery life, wireless range.
Weakness: None, really.
When purchasing this controller I almost opted for a wired version, thinking I'd save a few dollars and avoid the hassle of battery replacement and wireless range. What a mistake that would have been! Thanks to the auto-shutoff feature, I've played this thing for several months now and I'm still on the original set of batteries. Wireless range/reception has not been an issue at all; I can play from anywhere in the same room without dropping a note.
Before you choose a wireless guitar controller, I'd advise you to hold them in your hands first to compare sizes. While some are quite tiny, possibly catering to younger kids, this one has a nice larger feel to it. Nowhere near the size of a real guitar, of course, but much better than most.
Note: the product description states compatibility with only Guitar Hero I and II, but it will work just fine with Guitar Hero III as well.
I have yet to find a fault with this controller. Highly recommended.
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