Guitar Compatability...

[JasonBooth]

For some reason, IGN posted that Rock Band will not be compatable
with Guitar Hero guitars. I thought I'd drop in and let you know that
this is not correct.  

[Rainer7]

<p>Really?&nbsp; So then there isn't anything new planned for the guitars of Rock Band?&nbsp; </p><p>&nbsp;But IGN is somewhat correct, as us PS3 owners are screwed out of not using our PS2 guitars.<br>&nbsp;</p>

[JasonBooth]

<p>Really? So then there isn't anything new planned for the guitars of Rock Band? </p><p> But IGN is somewhat correct, as us PS3 owners are screwed out of not using our PS2 guitars.<br> </p><p></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>There is - but you'll have to wait to hear about that.</p><p>&nbsp;</p>

[Smidget]

thanks for&nbsp;the correction&nbsp;:) Shines a slightly different light on the guitar/design discussion.

[bounchfx]

<p>ok good to know, I was worried about this... but I'm really interested to learn more about these new guitars and other stuff..</p><p>how much longer must we wait for more infos!&nbsp;</p>

[DesktopMan]

Using a ps2 to HID usb adapter you should be able to use the GH ps2 guitars on ps3/wii. Xbox 360 is different though, with the security chips. Maybe a custom adapter dongle?<br>

[Rainer7]

No it wouldn't work because of the "PS" button has to be pressed in order to play PS1/2 games, and the Guitar Hero controller (nor current adapters) have that button.<br>

[Excaliber]

<P><FONT size=2>Ign's Quote:<BR>One thing is certain, if you are about to buy Guitar Hero II on Xbox 360, the Red Octane instrument will not work with Rock Band. The peripherals for Rock Band are being created by Harmonix and will not be identical to the guitar recently released by Activision for 360.<BR><BR>JasonBooth Wrote:<BR>For some reason, IGN posted that Rock Band will not be compatable with Guitar Hero guitars. I thought I'd drop in and let you know that this is not correct.</FONT></P><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Verdana">So what your saying is that my brand new Xbox 360 guitar controller will be compatible with Rock Band (but might be used slightly differently, but will none the less work) – That would put a lot of my concerns at ease – Im not sure I can shell out more money for a controller that would only be specific to Rock Band.<?xml:namespace prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office" /><o:p></o:p></SPAN><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Verdana">Ign Seems pretty certain, but you are one of the Game Developers Correct? Can we confirm this for a fact? Im sure it would help a lot of us in this growing community.<o:p></o:p></SPAN>
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[barricade]

<P>Really? So then there isn't anything new planned for the guitars of Rock Band? </P>
<P>But IGN is somewhat correct, as us PS3 owners are screwed out of not using our PS2 guitars.<BR></P>
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<P>There is - but you'll have to wait to hear about that.</P>
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<P>Just to make things clear, will i be able to do everything gameplay &amp; hardware-wise with my 360 Guitar Hero controller as i would with a Rock Band guitar?&nbsp; </P>
<P>Are these "new plans" in terms of the hardware of the guitar with new features, buttons etc. or in terms of the game software that will let you do different things?</P>
<P>I just want to be sure if i spend $100 on Guitar Hero for Xbox 360 i won't be left out on anything for Rock Band &amp; have to buy a new controller.&nbsp; Thx.</P>

[exoscoriae]

<p>the 360 guitar has some sort of expansion cable port on the bottom... any additions such as a pedal) could be plugged in to there.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>And even if Rock Band didnt support your guitar, Guitar Hero 3 will.&nbsp;</p>

[Rendition]

<p>For some reason, IGN posted that Rock Band will not be compatable
with Guitar Hero guitars. I thought I'd drop in and let you know that
this is not correct.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Jason PLEASE answer this question.&nbsp; I have Guitar Hero II for PS2 with the wired Guitar controller. <br><br>Is Harmonix going to let me use the wired PS2 Guitar Hero controller with Rock Band on the PS3?&nbsp; Does that mean you're coming out with a USB adapter for the PS2 guitar controller for PS3?&nbsp; It seems Nykko tried to do that and said it was "impossible".</p><p>&nbsp;Please let me know, as I was going to sell my PS2 Guitar Hero 2 controller and game.</p>

[BigDaddy]

<br>
The Nykko announcement was news to us, too. For now, all we can say is
that we don't know but we'll let you know when we have some answers.<br>

[Slab_X]

<P>Thank you so much for the great news. It's good to know we'll be able to use our existing GH360 Guitars, and a big relief.</P>
<P>-Slab</P>

[Excaliber]

<p>Im just trying to figure out if Jason or Bigdaddy are on the Staff, they dont seem to have the Staff Avatar.</p><p>Anyway I caved and just bought the 360 GH II, I can only hope now that it will be compatible with Rock Band.&nbsp;</p>

[nonentity]

<p>Jason Booth is a staff member.</p><p>Hi JBooth! Update your blog more! :&gt;&nbsp;</p>

[hmxsean]

<P>Im just trying to figure out if Jason or Bigdaddy are on the Staff, they dont seem to have the Staff Avatar.</P>
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<P>&nbsp;Yes they both are Harmonix employees.&nbsp; Staff, in this case, indicates moderators of the forums.&nbsp; We hope to have HMX tags up and going for our folks soon to clarify things.</P>
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[Excaliber]

<p>Im just trying to figure out if Jason or Bigdaddy are on the Staff, they dont seem to have the Staff Avatar.</p>
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<p> Yes they both are Harmonix employees. Staff, in this case, indicates moderators of the forums. We hope to have HMX tags up and going for our folks soon to clarify things.</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p><p></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Appreciate your help, this has to be one of the most active (moderator, developer, tester) forums ive ever been apart of - im really impressed, niceee.&nbsp;</p>

[Alexsutton]

Right, about to follow are some probably quite n00bish questions, and all I want really are some yes or no answers so thanks in advance to any help from anyone! I will be buying for PS3 before you ask so atm I have no guitar controller.

1. Will the Rock Band guitar work on Guitar Hero 3?
2. Are either the Rock Band or GH3 guitars wireless (on PS3)
3. Do the extra 5 buttons on the RB guitar have any additional function (I may have missed some news but the last pic I saw had 10 buttons on the RB guitar.

Thanks again!

[TheRocker]

Yes , please an Adapter Would be Soo Much Appriciated , i havent been able to Play Gh1/2 Since i Got My Ps3.. and the Nykko and Pelican Adapters are just a joke , i have read so many Bad reviews and people say they don't even work

[Rev0lver]

Right, about to follow are some probably quite n00bish questions, and all I want really are some yes or no answers so thanks in advance to any help from anyone! I will be buying for PS3 before you ask so atm I have no guitar controller.

1. Will the Rock Band guitar work on Guitar Hero 3?
2. Are either the Rock Band or GH3 guitars wireless (on PS3)
3. Do the extra 5 buttons on the RB guitar have any additional function (I may have missed some news but the last pic I saw had 10 buttons on the RB guitar.

Thanks again!

why would you bump an almost 4 month old topic with questions answered numerous times?

anyway,
1. Yes
2. Yes
3. They are for fast guitar solos, where you don't have to strum, all you have to do is press the buttons, so you can either one hand it or use both hands on the neck.

[Shoeless]

I'd just like to add my vote to this (since it's my personal crusade now) as the ONLY reason I still have a PS2 around is because I can't play the Guitar Hero games on the PS3. Since Neversoft/Red Octane have already admitted even they can't get their GH3 PS3 guitars to work with Guitar Hero 2 and GH80's (although they claim to have achieved full compatibility with GH1, go figure), my chances of finally severing my umbilical cord to my creaky ol' PS2 lie squarely with Harmonix.

Help me Obi-Wan-Harmonix, you're my only hope.

[NickBalto]

will the guitar hero III controllers work with rock band?? i plan on chcuking out my GHII controllers if they do

[Terranova]

I'd just like to add my vote to this (since it's my personal crusade now) as the ONLY reason I still have a PS2 around is because I can't play the Guitar Hero games on the PS3. Since Neversoft/Red Octane have already admitted even they can't get their GH3 PS3 guitars to work with Guitar Hero 2 and GH80's (although they claim to have achieved full compatibility with GH1, go figure), my chances of finally severing my umbilical cord to my creaky ol' PS2 lie squarely with Harmonix.

Help me Obi-Wan-Harmonix, you're my only hope.

Ditto.. i no longer have a PS2 so i'm stuck with not being able to play GH at all.. i have still kept my GH PS2 controller and games in a hope that someone manages to get it working.. But i would be happy if the Rock band PS3 Guitar controller works with GH 1 and 2 then i can just keep the games and ditch the GH ps2 controller.

[TheRocker]

Just Had An Idea! What if The RockBand Ps3 Guitars Had a Ps2 Port in them So then you Could Hook up The SG to The Strat.

[devo193]

Not to sound rude but, what is the point of that?

[TheRocker]

Not to sound rude but, what is the point of that?

I guess since theres no Ps3 adapter just built one in the Ps3's Strat , I dont know You got a better Idea ?

[KillerEgo]

Still some things I'm confused about here (Keep in mind I have a 360):
Will the RB guitar work for GH 2? And will my x-plorer guitar be able to be used for GH 3 / RB?
Also, the double-range feature (10 buttons); will the top 5 buttons work for GH 2/3? I've always wanted a double range, but they are only available for the PS2 version...

Thx,
KillerEgo

[ianian]

go to youtube and look up rock band
they use gh2 controllers