Just got the Game(PS3). How do i get my GH3 controller to work?

[okeygrak]

WARNING to all:

I have not been able to get my PS3 GH3 Wireless guitar to work with Rock Band. IGN and other sites have claimed that it is compatible. I have tried setting the controller to different ports, but no luck. Rock band only sees my GH3 guitar as a regular controller, thus making it the singer part of the band.

If anyone knows how to get the GH3 guitar to work with the PS3 Rockband, I will be greatly appreciative! THanks

[sabre03]

i hope it works. keep us updated. I ordered the PS3 version and am a little concerned now

[Peytah]

Maybe it's 360 only...who knows. What do you mean it reads the guitar as the singer? Does that actually work?

[okeygrak]

So i've got the following plugged in:

Drum Set
Microphone
RB Guitar Dongle
Gh3 Guitar Dongle

And I have 1 Sixaxis connected wirelessly.

Basically The Gh3 is acting like a Sixaxis in Rockband. I can navigate the menus but I cannot actually use it as a guitar. If it go through the menus and try to start a solo song with the GH3 guitar, RB things it is a mic and uses singing as the instrument.

I am trying to swap around setting and controller ports to see if I can get this working, I'll keep you guys updated.

[Tenacious_B]

The timing isn't ****ed up like on GH3 is it!????? God I hope the PS3 version works great....

[sabre03]

what if you try multiplayer using vocals lead and bass using the GH3 for bass??? ill be so bummed if it doesnt work.

[peachpunker63]

The timing isn't ****ed up like on GH3 is it!????? God I hope the PS3 version works great....

Played the demo version on an hd tv at wal mart on ps3 compared to best buy which was xbox 360. To me the ps3 version looks and feels alot better

[Magnet]

Please keep us updated. If the Les Paul doesn't work for RB on the PS3, there goes half the reason I bought GH3 in the first place. If it indeed doesn't, I hope they're able to release some kind of compatibility patch for the game.

[Iddy_Biddy]

Hope it works! That's my last hope to have a full band.

[Xzyliac]

I still don't get it. Why doesn't the X-Plorer work on PS3 again? Call me ******ed but it is, after all, a USB device. Unless it's the PS3 specific coding that prevents that.

[drumkid92]

I think that the fate of all rb players out there who already got a les paul is in your hands

[LesPaul5391]

I'm pretty sure the x-plorer is compatible with PS3 Rock Band.

[_GABO_]

Call me ******ed but it is, after all, a USB device.
I wouldn't give them that chance if I were you, Xzyl.


That's really weird that the Les Paul is read as a SIXAXIS, I guess all you can do is hope for the best.. or buy yourself an Xbox360.. lol.

[Tenacious_B]

Played the demo version on an hd tv at wal mart on ps3 compared to best buy which was xbox 360. To me the ps3 version looks and feels alot better

THANK YOU! That's exactly what I wanted to hear!!!!

[the_spike]

I'm pretty sure the x-plorer is compatible with PS3 Rock Band.

No chance. 360 guitar on a PS3? No.

[Xzyliac]

I wouldn't give them that chance if I were you, Xzyl.




I can take it! Hit me with your best shot!!!

[Struct09]

No chance. 360 guitar on a PS3? No.

A PC can use the Xplorer (or any Xbox 360 controller) as a standard controller. It's not out of the realm of possibility. It is unlikely though.

[Quinarvy]

I still don't get it. Why doesn't the X-Plorer work on PS3 again? Call me ******ed but it is, after all, a USB device. Unless it's the PS3 specific coding that prevents that.

No, its the controller. I don't remember where it was stated but way early on HMX stated that they couldn't make cross platform controllers because 360 controllers needed a specific chip thing...

[Paakaa10]

Listening to the IGN video review (and knowing that while it presumably deals with both consoles, it was focused on the 360 version), it is interesting that it is mentioned that no matter which console you own, other guitars that are available for that console will be compatible with Rock Band. This comes at about 4:50 in the runtime of the video.

I'm trying to believe (hope against hope) that the Les Paul will work with Rock Band on the PS3 in the interim so that I can actually have the full band experience until separate peripherals are made available. That the only confirmation we have of it working comes from a video review that so arbitrarily complains about the Strat controller--they sure take a lot of time to emphasize how little they like it without actually saying why they don't think it stacks up--is more than just a little disconcerting to me at this point.

[Quinarvy]

That the only confirmation we have of it working comes from a video review that so arbitrarily complains about the Strat controller--they sure take a lot of time to emphasize how little they like it without actually saying why they don't think it stacks up--is more than just a little disconcerting to me at this point.

These are also the people who complained about Assassin's Creed being too realistic minus Altairs voice.

[Magnet]

...from a video review that so arbitrarily complains about the Strat controller--they sure take a lot of time to emphasize how little they like it without actually saying why they don't think it stacks up--is more than just a little disconcerting to me at this point.

Yeah, I was confused about all that negative rhetoric they dealt out to the Strat. I mean, Harmonix put in the time and effort to add new features like an effects switch and solo buttons (I've used both and they're awesome), but the very best they can say about them is that they're gimmicks? And that's as far as they even take the criticism? This leads me to believe that they didn't even try using them more than once or twice. These "gimmicks" add another dimension to the guitar part of the game, and I really hate how they completely downplayed it with no reasons even given.

[okeygrak]

Guys, I've had no luck tonight. I'm going to give it a shot in the morning, maybe try playing around with the ps3 system settings.

I'll fill you in if I can get this to work, but it's not looking good.

[Rock_Starman]

Try it with nothing else connected and also try hitting the PS button and re-assigning the slot.

[Coldplayer]

God... don't tell me it's not working!

If I can't even have a second guitar/bass with the PS3 version (after I also have to miss out on the DLC), I'll really think about buying a US Xbox 360. (even though I already have a PAL 360 - I know, I'm sick)

[Gamemakerman]

God... don't tell me it's not working!

If I can't even have a second guitar/bass with the PS3 version (after I also have to miss out on the DLC), I'll really think about buying a US Xbox 360. (even though I already have a PAL 360 - I know, I'm sick)

Hey dont sweat it, i've allready got a NTSC J and a PAL console, and i have a NTSC unit in the mail just for Rock Band :D

[Gazler]

God... don't tell me it's not working!

If I can't even have a second guitar/bass with the PS3 version (after I also have to miss out on the DLC), I'll really think about buying a US Xbox 360. (even though I already have a PAL 360 - I know, I'm sick)

Just buy another RockBand bundle!

[Coldplayer]

Just buy another RockBand bundle!

I think it would be better to buy the US Xbox instead since I would have access to the DLC then.
Besides, I don't think I will be able to get a second bundle.

[Paakaa10]

Truly, while I know that Harmonix has way more important things to be worried about with the impending launch of the game platform, it would be nice to get some sort of reaction to this either way. I know that the only reason I bought that other game on PS3 was to have the guitar around for my first few months of Rock Band when the Strat controllers would be limited only to the bundles--and now that I have traded in the game itself for Assassin's Creed, I have no use for that guitar if it isn't compatible. It's not as though this information hurts Harmonix at this point--if it is true that the Les Paul doesn't work with the PS3 at all, no matter what you do, then that affects the competition because people won't ask for the other game with the plans of adding the peripheral to their "axe collection."

I guess, if I have to put a positive spin on it, I can look forward to a discount on Uncharted: Drake's Fortune if the Les Paul's only worth to me is as trade-in fodder.

[sa_nick]

I guess, if I have to put a positive spin on it, I can look forward to a discount on Uncharted: Drake's Fortune if the Les Paul's only worth to me is as trade-in fodder.

Haha, same here. If the LP doesnt work I'm just trading in GH3. I took precautions incase this happened and still have all the packaging set out perfect ready to be put back into place and traded in.

[milhouse]

Man... I need that guitar to work. Could it be because the PS3 controller is active? I thought PS3 could only have 4 controllers active at one time.

[Jack_Harvard]

I think it would be better to buy the US Xbox instead since I would have access to the DLC then.
Besides, I don't think I will be able to get a second bundle.

The PS3 is going to be getting DLC as well...

[sabre03]

Man... I need that guitar to work. Could it be because the PS3 controller is active? I thought PS3 could only have 4 controllers active at one time.

Yea good point. try with no controller. try with everything unhooked but the GH3 Guitar. try moving the dongle from different usb's. Try all combinations known to man kind. I hope it works.

[MrMet2087]

THANK YOU! That's exactly what I wanted to hear!!!!


dont forget the demos are wired and the game is wireless which is the reason why the timing is such, so its till possible you could experience problems with the rb controller if u did for the gh3

[Coldplayer]

The PS3 is going to be getting DLC as well...

I know. But I'm importing the game, and my crditcard doesn't work with the US PSn Store, but on the Us XBL Markteplace I can at least use a Prepaid Card.

[Shoeless]

I know. But I'm importing the game, and my crditcard doesn't work with the US PSn Store, but on the Us XBL Markteplace I can at least use a Prepaid Card.

Just exercise a little patience with this. The PSN pre-paid cards for the American store are coming--or else Sony has SNAFUed in a major way by already including the functionality on their store--so it's just a matter of waiting 'till they become available and then purchasing the cards online. Sony is doubtless working away at solidifying this, it's just a matter of when they release the cards. I wouldn't be surprised if they start showing up before Home finally goes live.

[pntbllrspdr]

Man... I need that guitar to work. Could it be because the PS3 controller is active? I thought PS3 could only have 4 controllers active at one time.

The PS3 can have up to 7 controllers connected at one time

[Jack_Harvard]

I know. But I'm importing the game, and my crditcard doesn't work with the US PSn Store, but on the Us XBL Markteplace I can at least use a Prepaid Card.

Oh, whoops! My mistake. :p

[Coldplayer]

Just exercise a little patience with this. The PSN pre-paid cards for the American store are coming--or else Sony has SNAFUed in a major way by already including the functionality on their store--so it's just a matter of waiting 'till they become available and then purchasing the cards online. Sony is doubtless working away at solidifying this, it's just a matter of when they release the cards. I wouldn't be surprised if they start showing up before Home finally goes live.

Yeah, maybe.

But if the GH3 guitar really is not working ... that would suck, I want to play with 3 other people.

[Terranova]

So i've got the following plugged in:

Drum Set
Microphone
RB Guitar Dongle
Gh3 Guitar Dongle

And I have 1 Sixaxis connected wirelessly.

Basically The Gh3 is acting like a Sixaxis in Rockband. I can navigate the menus but I cannot actually use it as a guitar. If it go through the menus and try to start a solo song with the GH3 guitar, RB things it is a mic and uses singing as the instrument.

I am trying to swap around setting and controller ports to see if I can get this working, I'll keep you guys updated.

this is sounding like what happens with the SG on the PS3 when trying to play GH2, the PS3 sees the SG as a regular controller not as the Guitar so as you say you can navigate the menus just not play it.. it seems the Les paul is acting the same way maybe it's something to do with the way RO Hardware configure the guitars that the PS3 has problems detecting and setting up, which would mean that some kind of work around is the GH3 code that makes the Les paul work on the PS3 which isn't in any other game be it Gh2 or Rockband.

[NotorietyH]

Didn't IGN confirm a couple of weeks back that the Les Paul would work with Rock Band? Only reason I freakin' ordered GHIII.

[Coldplayer]

Didn't IGN confirm a couple of weeks back that the Les Paul would work with Rock Band? Only reason I freakin' ordered GHIII.

They only confirmed that for the 360 version, as far as I remember.

But they also said today in the video review that every guitar would work with rockband.

:confused: :confused:

[NotorietyH]

They only confirmed that for the 360 version, as far as I remember.

Article (http://ps3.ign.com/articles/830/830792p1.html)


The Guitar Hero 3 Les Paul also works with everything and also can't be used to activate the Rock Band special effects. We tried it on Rock Band and played through roughly 10 songs without any hitches. Of note here is that the Guitar Hero 3 PS3 controller can't be used with Guitar Hero 2, even with the disc put into a PS3 that should make it backwards compatible.

It seems they're referring to both systems in that part.

[eldoctorg]

So i've got the following plugged in:

Drum Set
Microphone
RB Guitar Dongle
Gh3 Guitar Dongle

And I have 1 Sixaxis connected wirelessly.

Basically The Gh3 is acting like a Sixaxis in Rockband. I can navigate the menus but I cannot actually use it as a guitar. If it go through the menus and try to start a solo song with the GH3 guitar, RB things it is a mic and uses singing as the instrument.

I am trying to swap around setting and controller ports to see if I can get this working, I'll keep you guys updated.

just disconnect the sixaxis, u dont really need it anyway, maybe thats the problem

[killi_]

you would need it for the mic connection

[skreweded]

I gope to god that it works when i get my copy on tuesday. It's the only reason I got GH3.

[okeygrak]

Okay Guys Here goes. I'm going to to test every frikkin possibility to get this thing to work. I bought GH3 SPECIFICALLY to use as my bass, so i'm pretty bummed. I'll let you guys know how it works out.

I'm going to try:

nothing else connected by the Gh3 guitar.

gh3 guitar assigned to each different slots, 1,2,3,4.

starting a game with a controller + mic, then connecting the gh3 controller and joining in.

starting with the RB guitar, then swapping in the Gh3 controller in that slot.

And anything else i can think of.



if you guys think of any other possibilities let me know! . Ill be checking this board so post me up!

[dragulaAC]

The PS3 can have up to 7 controllers connected at one time

PS3 can have up to 7 'bluetooth' devices hooked up to it at once. If controllers/mice/keyboards are all usb, there's only 4 usb ports.

[okeygrak]

No dice on anything guys. It's pretty safe to say that the GH3 Guitar does NOT work with Rock Band. There is no other way to put it.

My last attempt will be to try different variations with a powered USB hub. I'll post the results.

[R0ck3r]

No dice on anything guys. It's pretty safe to say that the GH3 Guitar does NOT work with Rock Band. There is no other way to put it.

My last attempt will be to try different variations with a powered USB hub. I'll post the results.

That sucks =( If mine didn't work (Xbox 360) I would just go trade it in for another game (like Assassin's Creed, PS3). Hopefully you can find out a way to get it to work though eventually. That would suck horribly if you had to wait until 2008 to have a 4-person band. Also, how did you get the game early anyway? Pre-order came in early? (Sorry, had to ask)

[GHudston]

So... if the GH3 control DOESN'T work, how are the PS3 owners supposed to play with a full band until next year when they make the instruments available?

That sort of gimps the game a bit, doesn't it?

[Paakaa10]

No dice on anything guys. It's pretty safe to say that the GH3 Guitar does NOT work with Rock Band. There is no other way to put it.

My last attempt will be to try different variations with a powered USB hub. I'll post the results.

Well, my GameStop has Uncharted in stock now and since this is confirmed not to work, that Les Paul is going back to the store.

Looks like I might be picking up two bundles on Tuesday--the one I preordered and one from a "big-box" store--anybody interested in buying a PS3 bundle containing the game, one drum set, and one mic should private message me in the event that I follow through with this idea. I would discount the cost $59.99 for the lack of a Strat with the bundle.

Might be one way to do it if you're in Canada and don't have a pre-order... and, you know, don't care that Red Octane decided to make sure their guitars and games would only work with each other.

[okeygrak]

I've given up. I've tried pretty much everything including a powered USB with every possible option off connected each controller.

The VERDICT:

The GH3 Guitar will not work with PS3 Rock Band , unless a patch is released or someone releases a dongle to trick Rock Band into thinking the GH3 Guitar is a Fender Stratocaster.

[okeygrak]

Also, if anyone lives in NYC and has one of the GH1+GH2 Adapters, please let me know. IF you can swing by we can test that out to see if that can get the ps3 to thing the GH3 guitar is actually a guitar controller.

[Struct09]

Won't this be a serious problem since you can buy the Rock Band software by itself?

[hankmallon]

Wow. Just wow. Glad I'm getting 360 version.

[ima747]

only way I think for PS3ers to get a 4man going untill you can get the right controller would be find a friend with a guitar... I'm not going to bother with a second guitar at first since the friends I'm most likely to play with are also gettin RB so someone just has to bring a guitar with them... but I am tempted with a GH2 and xplorer bundle (i'm 360 obviously) since I'll get another game, that isn't GH3, and the controller will plug into the computer as well. I understand why everyone wants wireless but personlly I want wired for higher compatability, no battery anoyances, and my real guitars have wires (cept for pure acoustic obviously) so being tethered to something loud with buttons on it isn't anything new for me. And I'd rather spend 10 bucks on more DLC...

[hankmallon]

If this turns out to be true spiking topics on launch day... PS3 is gonna take a beating.

[ian2783]

Personally I would trust the multiple gaming sites that say that all the GH III contorls DO work as opposed to the one guy who can't get his to work.

[Mistersh0w]

Ok, this is VERY bad news for PS3 owners.... Seriously, is anyone willing to contact Harmonix to find out the truth? Maybe this guy has a bad version or something... Could be any combination of things... Just PLEASE don't tell me my GD GH3 controller WON'T work with RB!!!! I swear the flames of hell will retaliate!!

[Mistersh0w]

this thread should be renamed...maybe i'll open a new one...

[imagine]

Maybe we could get some OFFICIAL word on this issue from someone here. Cause I ws under the impression that it would work with both games.

PS3 just keeps getting more and more crap, problems.

[Struct09]

Personally I would trust the multiple gaming sites that say that all the GH III contorls DO work as opposed to the one guy who can't get his to work.

Did they test the PS3 version though? I can't find any article that explicitly says that the PS3 Les Paul worked with Rock Band.

I'm getting the 360 version, but this is still sad if true.

[ian2783]

go for it


Harmonix Music Systems, Inc.
Phone (617) 491-6144

[allegate]

never mind all that - does the Strat work w/ GH1,2 and 80's?

:)

[Chris_Gonzalez]

never mind all that - does the Strat work w/ GH1,2 and 80's?

:)

No one knows yet.

[revert]

Sorry if you have already tried this (I only skimmed through the thread), and I know it's a long shot but have you tried syncing the Les Paul with the Rock Band Dongle, or vice-versa?

[Catalytic]

No one knows yet.

It's not supposed to ... IGN had an article on this at some point.

[Paakaa10]

It's not supposed to ... IGN had an article on this at some point.

Actually, I believe IGN made a statement in reference to whether the Les Paul worked with the old Guitar Hero games--a statement that it did not work with them. I've got my fingers crossed that perhaps the Strat will be backwards-compatible. It would take the sting out of this Les Paul not compatible with Rock Band announcement.

[The_Vampire_Lestat]

Actually, I believe IGN made a statement in reference to whether the Les Paul worked with the old Guitar Hero games--a statement that it did not work with them. I've got my fingers crossed that perhaps the Strat will be backwards-compatible. It would take the sting out of this Les Paul not compatible with Rock Band announcement.

IGN said the Xplorer and the Les Paul worked with Rock Band. They said the Xplorer worked with GH3. They said the LP worked with GH2. They said the strat didnt work with GH2 or GH3.

[Catalytic]

Actually, I believe IGN made a statement in reference to whether the Les Paul worked with the old Guitar Hero games--a statement that it did not work with them. I've got my fingers crossed that perhaps the Strat will be backwards-compatible. It would take the sting out of this Les Paul not compatible with Rock Band announcement.

You might be right ... I think I was confused ... when did playing video games become so damn complicated? :confused:

[Chris_Gonzalez]

IGN said the Xplorer and the Les Paul worked with Rock Band. They said the Xplorer worked with GH3. They said the LP worked with GH2. They said the strat didnt work with GH2 or GH3.

That was on the 360. They said that the Strat doesn't work with GH3, the Les Paul works with RB, but that the Les Paul doesn't work with the earlier Guitar Hero games. Still didn't say anything about the strat working with GH1, 2, or 80s.

[Catalytic]

It's not time to hit panic mode yet PS3ers. We have a singular report of failure of the PS3 Les Paul working on Rock Band and lots of confirmation that it should work from various sources. After an extensive search of a number of message boards, the original poster is the only person I have seen report either a problem or success with the LP for the PS3.

I am not trying to disrepect the original poster (if it is a hoax I give him credit for carrying it off beautifully, but I don't think it is), but would should wait for more confirmation either way before getting too worked up. I am still betting that the PS3 LP will work for RB. Hoping I am right!

[GHudston]

I've been in a constant state of panic for at least 3 days now as I am importing and sort of relying on my girlfriend to pick up the game for me I need to know in advance which version I want to get (see my other thread if you want more details, I won't go into them here).

[Catalytic]

I've been in a constant state of panic for at least 3 days now as I am importing and sort of relying on my girlfriend to pick up the game for me I need to know in advance which version I want to get (see my other thread if you want more details, I won't go into them here).

For safety's (and sanity's) sake, it sounds like you should go with the Xbox version. Us PS3ers will continue the roller coaster ride.

[Bullseye]

Major bummer. I've finally decided to upgrade to the PS3 since I already have a RO wireless, but now I'm having second thoughts. The idea of having to brave BB on black friday to get a 360 premium w/ GHII bundle just sounds craptastic to me. Tack on shelling out an additional $90 for a wifi (way too much of a headache to run an ether cable).

[Rock_Starman]

I know. But I'm importing the game, and my crditcard doesn't work with the US PSn Store, but on the Us XBL Markteplace I can at least use a Prepaid Card.

Sure about that? I'm in Canada and it doesn't even let me DL movie trailers with my US account (use it for arcade trials). Not to mention the hassle if it breaks.

As for offical word we've gotten it already:

"Harmonix has an open platform philosophy and their games will be compatible with third-party controllers that conform to the various platform controller standards."

http://www.1up.com/do/newsStory?cId=3163501

[Wingfan191]

Just an update from Hil-IGN, the 360 editor, he posted this in a thread about this very topic on the IGN boards...


When we did our compatibility test, we did not have the PS3 version. In fact, EA/Harmonix is not even planning to ship the PS3 version to reviewers from my understanding. We had to make a special request to get the PS3 kit and box copy for the review. That said, we did not go back and do the test once we got in RB for PS3. Sorry! Meant to, just got caught up in other stuff. We'll do it on Monday for sure.

Last I had heard from Red Octane, they expect the Les Paul to work with RB. In fact, if it doesn't, that is terrible news since the Rock Band guitar will not be sold separately until early next year. And, as you know, GH III guitar is the only alternative.

If Rock Band only recognizes the official Rock Band dongle (which I'd assume does not work with the Les Paul), that would really suck. I'll check Monday. Or if the Chargers are sucking balls, I'll drive into the office on Sunday to check.

[Catalytic]

Just an update from Hil-IGN, the 360 editor, he posted this in a thread about this very topic on the IGN boards...

Link for confirmation? I have been on the IGN boards on and off all day and haven't seen this.

Further, I have a hard time believing that they would do a PS3 review without actually playing the PS3 game. Granted, both reviews would likely be similar, but given the differences between cross platform games on the next-gen (with the Xbox versions tending to be superior) it would irresponsible to review the game for a system when you have not played the game for that system.

Finally, if what has been claimed said is true and RO guy thinks that the LP will work for the PS3, then how the hell could it not?

[Struct09]

Link for confirmation? I have been on the IGN boards on and off all day and haven't seen this.

Further, I have a hard time believing that they would do a PS3 review without actually playing the PS3 game. Granted, both reviews would likely be similar, but given the differences between cross platform games on the next-gen (with the Xbox versions tending to be superior) it would irresponsible to review the game for a system when you have not played the game for that system.

Finally, if what has been claimed said is true and RO guy thinks that the LP will work for the PS3, then how the hell could it not?

http://boards.ign.com/Message.aspx?topic=154148670&brd=8267&start=154164078

You'll need IGN Insider to see it.

[Wingfan191]

Link for confirmation? I have been on the IGN boards on and off all day and haven't seen this.

Further, I have a hard time believing that they would do a PS3 review without actually playing the PS3 game. Granted, both reviews would likely be similar, but given the differences between cross platform games on the next-gen (with the Xbox versions tending to be superior) it would irresponsible to review the game for a system when you have not played the game for that system.

Finally, if what has been claimed said is true and RO guy thinks that the LP will work for the PS3, then how the hell could it not?
Yeah, sorry, the link is posted in the post above mine. But re-read what Hil said, they DID review the PS3 version, they had to make a special request to get it.

[GHudston]

I assume that reviewers got a copy of the game bundle with two fenders then, else they would have HAD to use the GH3 control to play as a full band. Like we all have to do. :P

[hankmallon]

I assume that reviewers got a copy of the game bundle with two fenders then, else they would have HAD to use the GH3 control to play as a full band. Like we all have to do. :P

Yeah, that's what I think. Like when Halo 3 came out all the reviewers got every possible accessory known to man inside the box, I don't see why they wouldn't give them 2 guitars since they're trying to suck up to them as much as possible to get a good review.

[okeygrak]

does anyone know if there is a way to play rock back with a controller. this was possible in the old gh1 and gh2. Since rock band sees my GH3 Guitar as a regular controller, and thus acts as the Singer, the only way I see it possible to get the Gibson to work would be to enable the controller mode. None of the menus or the manual that came with the game show anything about that.

So my question is, why the hell is harmonix release the stand alone game? The only possible thing you could do with it before February, is to hook up a 3rd party usb mic and sing along. otherwise it is useless!

[hankmallon]

does anyone know if there is a way to play rock back with a controller. this was possible in the old gh1 and gh2. Since rock band sees my GH3 Guitar as a regular controller, and thus acts as the Singer, the only way I see it possible to get the Gibson to work would be to enable the controller mode. None of the menus or the manual that came with the game show anything about that.

So my question is, why the hell is harmonix release the stand alone game? The only possible thing you could do with it before February, is to hook up a 3rd party usb mic and sing along. otherwise it is useless!

That's what I'm worried about. Stand alone PS3 copies are gonna be the most complained about game of the year if what you're saying is true.

[okeygrak]

That's what I'm worried about. Stand alone PS3 copies are gonna be the most complained about game of the year if what you're saying is true.

The only thing I can have hope for, is that the rumored PS3 Software update (2.01) this Tuesday somehow adds support to use the GH3 Guitar within Rock Band. This seems unlikely however.

[imagine]

Yeah, that's true it wouldn't make sense to release a stand alone version if there was no guitar for ps3 to play it on. I'm assuming it's going to work. Of course my question again would be the original poster may have a demo copy that some of the stores were realising early. The game is safely in the back storage room till release night.

Please post back from the IGN boards if you hear a confirmation of the GH3 controller from PS3 working with rockband for ps3.

[okeygrak]

Yeah, that's true it wouldn't make sense to release a stand alone version if there was no guitar for ps3 to play it on. I'm assuming it's going to work. Of course my question again would be the original poster may have a demo copy that some of the stores were realising early. The game is safely in the back storage room till release night.

Please post back from the IGN boards if you hear a confirmation of the GH3 controller from PS3 working with rockband for ps3.

I don't have a demo copy, I have the official retail copy with the drum pedal, and the retail disc of the game. I've played the demo in Best Buy, and the copy I have is definitely NOT the demo, as I have already played for over 10 hours and I have the second highest band on the online leaderboards as well as in the top 5 for majority of the songs.

[DannyBoy]

Wow does this piss me off. I wouldn't have even bothered buying GH3 if I knew this...

C'mon, didn't they realize that so many people were planning on using the guitars in the other games?