PDP Riffmaster Wireless Guitar Controller for XBOX Series X|S, XBOX One, PC

I was initially torn between the PDP Gaming Riffmaster and the CRKD version. I eventually opted for the Riffmaster, primarily because the Xbox version was nearly 50% off, making it an incredible value for the money. Setup and Compatibility I primarily purchased this controller to play Clone Hero on PC, but I have also tested it with Rock Band 3 Deluxe and Yarg. Getting the controller to sync with Clone Hero requires a little bit of setup, but the effort is well worth it. To get it running perfectly: Remove existing drivers: Uninstall "Xbox Game Input" via the Windows Control Panel. Install mapping tools: Download and install RB4 Instrument Mapper and ViGEmBus (both are easily found on GitHub). Once these are installed, the game runs flawlessly. Even the whammy bar functions correctly—something many users had concerns about regarding the Xbox version on PC. Additionally, I can confirm that it is fully usable on Linux systems. Build and Feel The overall responsiveness and build of the controller are fantastic. While it is undeniably a plastic instrument, it feels highly durable and well-constructed. The Strum Bar: I was initially unsure about the lack of a tactile switch in the strum bar, but the action is remarkably similar to the classic Rock Band controllers. It takes almost no time at all to get used to. Ergonomics: The guitar rests comfortably and the buttons are highly responsive during fast sections. Final Verdict I highly recommend the Riffmaster. If you are on the fence about whether to pick one up, you will not be disappointed. It delivers an authentic rhythm gaming experience whether you are on PC or Linux!

I picked up the PDP Riffmaster Wireless Guitar Controller for my Xbox Series X, and it’s been awesome for playing Rock Band 4 and Fortnite Festival. What I like: Easy wireless setup — connects quickly with the included USB dongle, no lag at all. Long battery life — up to 36 hours per charge with USB-C fast charging included. Comfortable design — lightweight, fits well in the hands, and the foldable neck makes it easy to store. Analog stick and audio jack — perfect for volume control and private listening during gameplay. Responsive buttons and strum bar — makes playing smooth and fun. What could be better: The tilt sensor for activating Overdrive takes some getting used to. Button layout is similar to Rock Band 4, so there might be a short learning curve if you’re used to other controllers. Overall, this is the best wireless guitar controller I’ve used on Xbox — solid build, great battery life, and excellent gameplay. Highly recommend for rhythm game fans!

I bought this specifically to play Clone Hero and whilst you are required to install additional software (that being RB4InstruementMapper and ViGEmBus) for this peripheral to work, they are easy to use and requires no configuration. The Clone Hero wiki provides a simple and easy to follow guide. Between connecting the Riffmaster to my PC, downloading the software and selecting the emulation mode, the whole process took less than five minutes and I was ready to play. The price is a bit on the high end, hence the 4 stars, I do not think I would have paid the full price for this but as this is my first guitar controller I have nothing to compare it to. The guitar itself has the perfect weight, controls feel responsive, and I've yet to have any connection issues. Overall I'm very satisfied with the product.

I had been waiting for a long time to be able to play Rock Band with a guitar controller again. After my last guitar controller stopped working I searched around for a new one but couldn’t find any. I only came across secondhand ones and if I did see a new one it was way too expensive. So thank you for making a new batch of these guitar controllers again so some of us can enjoy playing rock band again like we did back in the day. It was refreshing and exciting to be rocking out again. It is good value for money and most importantly is brand new! As far as compatibility goes though, I think this guitar controller will only work with Rock Band 4 and the Fortnite Festival, but maybe there are ways around that to use it for other rhythm games, but so far I’ve had this for about a year now and it’s still working okay. Let’s hope it continues to do so!

Already knew these were going to be quality playing rockband with the wife every now and again (she's not an avid gamer but found she really enjoys rockband) Only issue I have found is that the analogue stick doesn't seem to do anything. Dpad and everything else is fine. Two sets of frets on the necks for fatter or thinner fingers works well just don't understand the point as the analogue doesn't work on any of them strangely. A bit spenny value for money wise but this is the best quality I've seen in my quest for a new guitar to play with

This might be great for consoles, however it's marketed as being compatible with Windows 10/11 too. It isn't. Getting this thing to work with PC is a nightmare and requires multiple instances of third-party software running at the same time, and even then it only partially works. It's ridiculous how it's being advertised and what's worse is the QR code they've put in the box for "tech support" just takes you to a blank website, there's no help at all. Shocking, DO NOT buy this if you're going to primarily use it on PC.

This works flawless on Xbox for Rock Band 4. It's excellent and the best in every way

This guitar is excellent really well made and looks stylish. Works perfectly with rock band 4 and was a pure nostalgia trip as soon as I loaded up the game. I've not played in years but after a few song muscle memory kicked in and I was hitting the notes with ease. I'm so glad that in 2025 that I can now play a game I've been fond of fond of for many years. Music rythem games did fall out fashion for a while but if anything is going to bring them back they need a guitar like this. Love the fact it's silent when strumming so I can play late into the night without annoying anyone else it the house. All I can say is if you have been looking to relive the good old days of your youth rocking out then this is the controller to get. 100% worth every penny.

Finalmente uma nova guitarra para jogar os jogos estilo Guitar Hero. Funciona perfeitamente em Fortnite Festival.

Gros joueurs de guitar hero et rock band, j'ai construit une borne arcade sous winPE avec clone hero et YARG, et je recherchais une guitar fiable pour aller avec le tout. Le soucis, peu de choix a l'heure actuelle, une seul guitar vraiment fiable mais hors de prix et d'occasion la fender sans fil de rockband. J'ai eu vent de cette guitare qui avais de bon retour, avec un prix un peu élevé pour un jouet plastique mais fiable pour jouer en difficulté expert. A aujourd'hui je confirme les échos que j'avais eu. Plug and play, de bonne factures, si je devais être tatillon je dirais que la gâchette de gratte devrais être plus dur comme les guitare de guitar hero 2 et 3, on l'on ressentais vraiment la gratte. Dans tout les cas superbe produit

The guitar does not connect to its dongle. Tried every possible way official and through reddit to get it to connect to Xbox or PC.

Fantastic guitar controller. I recently got an Xbox Series X and realized all my old Xbox 360 songs Rock Band songs would still be available to me but Rock Band guitars are impossible to find unless you want to pay a ton of money. Grabbed this one because it seemed to fit my needs and it has been perfect. Looks nice, plays great, very quiet strum bar. I have seen people say the tilt function for Overdrive didn't work for them but I've had no issues so maybe that's a problem that has since been fixed. Overall great choice for Rock Band 4

Everything was perfect!