Third-party Xbox 360 wireless Guitar Hero axe hits the market

Although Nyko's wireless FrontMan axe is slated to land for Xbox 360 this June, it seems as though it has been beaten to the proverbial punch by some random rival from who knows where. Known only as "3rd Party," the aforementioned company has seemingly crafted a wireless Flying V that plays nice with the Xbox 360, and better still, it looks to be available right now. Still, considering the fact that it's labeled "Guitar for Games" and designed to function with the "X 360," we're not entirely sure we'd be willing to risk our $41.94. But hey, if you see "quality" written all over that image pictured above, we certainly aren't going to stop you from pulling the trigger and hoping for the best.

[Via XBox 360 News]

[Drew @ Mar 11th 2008 12:54AM]

Wow.

[Drew @ Mar 11th 2008 12:54AM]

Wow.

[Drew @ Mar 11th 2008 12:54AM]

So breathtaking I said it twice!

[Cliffy B. @ Mar 11th 2008 12:55AM]

Never buy crap from CRAP companies I learned that lesson from MadCatz the hard way.

[James @ Mar 11th 2008 1:21AM]

It cant be any worse than the normal wireless guitar hero controller.

[David Johannes @ Mar 11th 2008 12:57AM]

Great. Now let's see some 3rd party Wii Guitars.

[Ray @ Mar 11th 2008 1:06AM]

i wish they had some licensed flying v controllers for rock band

[Derek @ Mar 11th 2008 1:26AM]

Hmm, and the ratings on the purchase page:

(Review by TomTom for Xbox 1 & 360 Wireless Guitar Controller) (290.223.5.***)
Awesome... Fantastic... recommended.. believe or lot . one of the best buy in this year.
[ 2008-3-7 ]
(Review by Peter Kid for Xbox 1 & 360 Wireless Guitar Controller) (250.230.8.***)
Life time is longer and much economical . If you want to save money ,please try it, I will find it is a clever way!
[ 2008-3-6 ]
(Review by Gary for Xbox 1 & 360 Wireless Guitar Controller) (163.232.7.***)
Great Product ! I'd highly recommend these. I and my freinds are all think that! It is an ideal place!
[ 2008-3-6 ]

[byaah @ Mar 11th 2008 10:55AM]

Now if that isn't proof enough of the quality, I don't know what is. Buy one today!

[Sean D. @ Mar 11th 2008 2:13AM]

Awesome, I couldn't agree more! I and my freinds all agree that Guitar for Games it is an ideal place as well! I recommend you buy it and discover it is a clever way for yourself. I placed my order, believe or lot!

[zevdawg @ Mar 11th 2008 2:25AM]

Oui use proper engrish :P

[Barry @ Mar 11th 2008 9:29AM]

i agre. It am the greetest gitare me and all friends have playing.

[Chris Macdonald @ Mar 11th 2008 11:11AM]

I tried to post one and it didn't work -_-

[Chris Macdonald @ Mar 11th 2008 11:13AM]

oh I see..

"All reviews are moderated and will not appear until reviewed by our company."

[Darmin @ Mar 11th 2008 2:10AM]

until it plays nice with guitar hero AND rock band who cares

[Josh @ Mar 11th 2008 2:47AM]

Yeah... the GH3 controller is fine, thank you. Plus... I don't think I could play without being able to hit the select button with my palm over putting the guitar vertical to activate star power

[Roofus @ Mar 11th 2008 3:04AM]

YAY! SUPER HAPPY FANTASTIC FUN TIME!

[Joe @ Mar 11th 2008 7:22AM]

I'll buy it just to stick it to Activision for being such pricks about holding off with the release of a solo wireless 360 guitar.

[DT @ Mar 11th 2008 8:15AM]

You sure it's not "For Guitar Games"?

[Skobbolop @ Mar 11th 2008 11:18AM]

Does it work with a PC?...

i really need one.

[fistpittingnork @ Mar 11th 2008 1:28PM]

Only if you're rockin the new X 360 desktop PC.

[Perplexer @ Mar 11th 2008 5:10PM]

fistpittingnork: While you think your comment was clever, this controller probably WILL work fine on a PC. Because of the USB dongle, it should look/work much like the official wired Xplorer guitar.

[SimonRichards @ Mar 11th 2008 3:59PM]

Ok, right so yesterday it said it was en explorer, i comment saying its a flying V, not an explorer, and they silently change it and remove my comment completely? way to fake competence, engadget.

[Cory @ Mar 11th 2008 4:41PM]

LOL @ those fake Chinese reviews.
I don't even trust the official wireless guitars. When I play on them and I miss a note I can swear I see it flying out the window and not into the 360. I really dont think wireless things are the way to go. I just saw MS coming out with a wireless force feedback racing wheel for the 360 ($99). How many races you think you can get on that before the batteries die? Honestly is it really less trouble than having a fricking cable!? Wireless internet sucks balls too. I don't care how good (or Xtreme) it gets it'll never be as good (and secure) as an old fashioned cable. I don't know about you but personally I fear the future will be free of wires and I for one am afraid. FIGHT THE WIRELESS REVOLUTION!!!

[Dragod @ Mar 11th 2008 4:59PM]

I love hitting the guide button as I play!

[Matt @ Mar 12th 2008 10:51AM]

Finally. Comes at a good time as Xbox 360 Guitar Hero controllers are currently not being sold by Red Octane (and thus they're impossible to find locally anyway).

[Manitou @ Mar 12th 2008 9:51PM]

OK, here is some ''privilege'' ifo on this product:

I have actually had a sample of this guitar for almost a month. SuperUfo (success) is not the manufacturer of this product.

Here's the catch. (you'll love this one!!)
Since MIcro$oft controls the market of all third party accessories, Only ''official licensed'' products can be released. They secure this by having a chip with a unique ID in every controller they make or license. This chinese manufacturer has found a very ''unpractical'' way of bypassing this:
You need to have an original WIRED controller plugged in to the RF receiver to register the guitar.
The guitar ''boroughs'' the ID from the controller and registers, you can the unplug your controller and use the guitar. Note that you need a WIRED controller!!
In other words, this is a v.0.5 solution...

[kanadienphatboy @ Apr 6th 2008 2:15AM]

that one fugly ass looking guitar