Guitar Hero and Rock Band's plastic axes aren't exactly behemoths in their own right, but if you need something even tinier, little-known game accessories company NEXiLUX looks to have a more portable solution in the works. The video for its mini guitar isn't the clearest, but from we can see, the body is about the same size as the retracted neck, which expands from behind the touch-sensitive pads to reveal the infamous quintet of colored buttons. D-pad, navigation buttons, whammy bar, and pickup selection have all survived the compression, and to make each unit as universal as possible, there's a switch on the bottom for choosing between either Guitar Hero for Wii or Rock Band for Wii, PlayStation 2, and PS3. Both black and white models are seen here, but there's no mention either in-video or on the company's website of price or release date. See it for yourself after the break.
I'm so glad I haven't bothered buying a Guitar Hero or Rock Band game yet. I've always felt the guitar shaped controllers were utterly pointless and the sheer economy of space and universal compatibility, both in terms of consoles and game IPs is downright breathtaking in this piece of work.
if this means ill see less gamers carrying guitar hero/rock band guitars on the buses then im not backing it xD hahaha it actually is a really swanky product i must admit
What are Girls? And what is getting laid? Can I get laid on my XBOX360 or do I need an adapter? How much will those two Things cost me in a bundle? Is there a game included in the deal?
Although it is nice, I do dislike that they used rings on it. If they would have used strap hooks, you could use regular guitar straps (Like the GH and RB controllers). As someone who plays both real and fake guitar, it's nice to use my comfy guitar strap I bought for my guitar with my Guitar Hero controllers.
Also, anyone who buys a $10 guitar strap at Best Buy with GH or RB branding is a SUCKER. Go to a real music store, and you'll get a strap that's much better for the same price. Same with drum sticks.
Of course, don't say you're buying them for Guitar Hero or Rock Band. You'll get laughed out of there, with your head down in shame.
see, i said this long when guitar hero first came out back in like 06. they need the fret buttons to be on a slider so that you can keep your fingers on those buttons, but be able to slide them down the neck to get the high notes goin. that would open up so many new possibilites in the songs! (forget seperate high-note buttons at the base of the neck!)
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posted Aug 31st 2009 9:53PM
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I'm so glad I haven't bothered buying a Guitar Hero or Rock Band game yet. I've always felt the guitar shaped controllers were utterly pointless and the sheer economy of space and universal compatibility, both in terms of consoles and game IPs is downright breathtaking in this piece of work.
Seems odd that there's no XBox ability...
The Wii and PS3 use Bluetooth, the XBox uses a Microsoft-only RF protocol.
Project Natal = Air Guitar, anyone?
but from WHAT** we can see :P
you can play on the internet with friends and double guitar bundle is onsale for just $45
if this means ill see less gamers carrying guitar hero/rock band guitars on the buses then im not backing it xD
hahaha it actually is a really swanky product i must admit
and a nicer watch lol =P
This is the only game that actually helps you to get laid with real girls.
But if you buy this controller, you will never get laid.
Who plays video games to get laid?
-.-
What the fuck are u talkin bout?
Whats getting "laid"?
What are Girls? And what is getting laid?
Can I get laid on my XBOX360 or do I need an adapter? How much will those two Things cost me in a bundle? Is there a game included in the deal?
Although it is nice, I do dislike that they used rings on it. If they would have used strap hooks, you could use regular guitar straps (Like the GH and RB controllers). As someone who plays both real and fake guitar, it's nice to use my comfy guitar strap I bought for my guitar with my Guitar Hero controllers.
Also, anyone who buys a $10 guitar strap at Best Buy with GH or RB branding is a SUCKER. Go to a real music store, and you'll get a strap that's much better for the same price. Same with drum sticks.
Of course, don't say you're buying them for Guitar Hero or Rock Band. You'll get laughed out of there, with your head down in shame.
see, i said this long when guitar hero first came out back in like 06. they need the fret buttons to be on a slider so that you can keep your fingers on those buttons, but be able to slide them down the neck to get the high notes goin. that would open up so many new possibilites in the songs! (forget seperate high-note buttons at the base of the neck!)
This will be perfect for the upcoming ukulele hero!
retractible is not a word
you saw that too, huh?
Why the hell is he using his middle finger to press the orange button? Seriously.
God I hate garageband music. I hear it everywhere. It's so...generic.