Guitar maker Gibson is pairing up with accessory manufacturer CRKD to introduce two new guitar controllers for use with multiple gaming platforms and consoles. Both guitars are designed based upon the iconic Gibson Les Paul guitars, and should be suitable for gamers whether they want to play a guitar-based rhythm game classic like Guitar Hero or new titles like Fortnite Festival.
Guitar controllers were something of a must for games like Rock Band and Guitar Hero during their heyday. However, while many fans still like these titles and would be happy to revisit them or their spiritual successors, many of the controllers that shipped with said games have broken down over the years or been lost or damaged. As a result, guitar controllers are making a comeback.
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Gibson and CRKD have now unveiled two new controllers for guitar-themed rhythm games. The CRKD Gibson Les Paul Guitar controllers come in two versions, with the LP Black Tribal Encore Edition and the LP Blueberry Burst Pro Edition. The two versions have some differences, including their colors and overall appearance, but both...
