PDP Unveils Riffmaster Wireless Guitar Controller for $130, Launching Soon

The gaming community is anticipating the launch of PDP's Riffmaster Wireless Guitar Controller, priced at $130, with pre-orders starting today. This new controller will revitalize the rhythm-action genre and is compatible with both Rock Band 4 and Fortnite Festival games. The Riffmaster is designed to work on Xbox, PC, and PlayStation platforms. It features a thumbstick for quieter play, a 3.5mm audio jack, and boasts an impressive 36-hour battery life. With a foldable and ambidextrous design, it offers convenience and comfort for gamers. This announcement follows the acquisition of PDP by Turtle Beach for $118 million, indicating a strong move into the gaming peripheral space with innovative products such as the Realmz controller series.

The PDP Riffmaster Wireless Guitar Controller is designed for compatibility with Rock Band 4 and Fortnite Festival.

The Riffmaster is a nod to the iconic plastic musical instruments era that dominated the late 2000s to mid-2010s with games like Rock Band and Guitar Hero. This new wireless guitar controller by PDP is taking strides to bridge the nostalgic gameplay with modern features, catering to the demands of contemporary gamers while invoking the classic rockstar fantasy gameplay. Such peripherals not only enhance the gaming experience but also signal the enduring popularity of rhythm games.