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Guitar Hero’s iconic Xplorer controller is back with an absurd 8,000Hz upgrade
CRKD has unveiled its Stage Tour Pro Guitar Collection, featuring officially licensed Gibson controllers including the Stage Tour 8K Gibson Explorer, a modern take on the Xbox 360 era Xplorer. These controllers boast 8,000Hz polling rates and mechanical fret buttons. The collection also includes Les Paul Oxblood and SG Midnight Blue models, inspired by pre-production Guitar Hero II designs. These controllers are designed for the upcoming rhythm game Stage Tour, launching December 10, 2026, and will also be compatible with PC and select legacy rhythm titles.
Gears of War: E-Day and Gibson Unite for a Custom Guitar Collection
Gibson Guitars and The Coalition have partnered to create a custom guitar collection inspired by Gears of War: E-Day, featuring artwork by Luke Preece. The collection includes two guitars, a Les Paul inspired by Marcus Fenix and an SG inspired by Dominic Santiago, reflecting the game's themes of brotherhood, brutality, and pathos. Fans can enter a giveaway for a chance to win one of three custom guitars, with winners announced on October 16, 2026.
Stage Tour, new project from rhythm game devs, announced for Nintendo Switch 2
RedOctane Games has announced Stage Tour, a new rhythm game developed by veterans of Guitar Hero and DJ Hero, for the Nintendo Switch 2, slated for release in 2026. The game aims to blend classic rhythm gameplay with modern progression and customization, featuring officially licensed Gibson instruments and a diverse soundtrack.
Stage Tour ‘Developer Spotlight’ trailer, latest details
RedOctane Games has revealed new details for its rhythm game Stage Tour, including a Developer Spotlight trailer, partnership with Gibson, and a new campaign mode. The game is coming to PC and major consoles, with more music and platform news expected later this summer. The trailer highlights community input and veteran developers from franchises like Guitar Hero.
CRKD™ and Gibson® Expand the Gibson SG Guitar Controller Lineup: Introducing Cherry for PlayStation®5
CRKD and Gibson have launched a new Cherry finish for their Gibson SG Guitar Controller, compatible with PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4 consoles. This controller is designed for rhythm games like Fortnite Festival and Rock Band 4, and also supports PC titles and legacy Guitar Hero and Rock Band games through a dedicated mode. The controller features advanced hardware, including a Hall Effect Strum Bar and Hall Effect Whammy Bar, and can be customized via the CRKD App.
The CRKD Pro Edition Guitar controller is almost perfect, and lets you rock out to all of the classics along with the most recent hits
The CRKD Gibson Les Paul Pro Edition guitar controller sets a new standard for rhythm gaming peripherals, offering compatibility with modern titles like Fortnite Festival and Clone Hero, as well as legacy games. It features responsive mechanical fret buttons, a Hall Effect strum bar with haptic feedback, and a removable neck for portability. While setup for some games like Fortnite Festival can be unintuitive due to sparse instructions, the overall performance and build quality make it a highly recommended investment for fans of the genre.
