Logitech Announces More Music Controllers to Help you Beat The Beatles.
Logitech has long been the premiere maker of premium gaming hardware. We don’t feel it compromises our objectivity at all to point out that their products are reliable, have great build quality, and usually exhibit design and feature innovations that are well thought out.
Their marketing team seems to have things well planned out too as they are announcing today - on the heals of the mega-hyped release of The Beatles: Rock Band - that they are expanding their line of instrument-inspired music game controllers. If our memories serve us correctly, they first broke into this particular pocket of peripherals with their guitars for the PS3 and later the Xbox 360. [Unless you count the relatively simple USB microphones for the PS2 and Wii. - Editor] It was well received by most critics and, while we didn’t get a chance to officially review it ourselves, the time we had spent with it left us very impressed as well. Next came a PS3 drum set that, while a bit out of the average joe’s price range ($230), was head and shoulders above the Guitar Hero and Rock Band standard sets in terms of both quality and innovation.
The new controllers expand the success of the originals onto the Wii with a wireless guitar and drum set, and finally a wireless drum set for the 360. We haven’t put our own hands on them yet, but we’ll be very surprised if they don’t have the same production quality of the original PS3 versions. Also, the press release already confirms that the drum sets for both the Xbox 360 and Wii versions will have the fantastic space-saving ability to fold up for easy storage. We hope to bring you more details as well as our own in-depth review of the units by the time they begin shipping in October. Until then you can read the rest of the features from the official press release below and see more shots of them in the linked galleries.
Logitech Wireless Guitar Controller for Wii
The Logitech Wireless Guitar Controller for Wii features a maple neck, rosewood fingerboard and metal frets. So you’ll look good while you shred, the new Wireless Guitar Controller presents a dazzling white finish with a glossy-black pick guard on a one-piece contoured wood body.
The noise dampening design of the strum bar and fret buttons minimizes audio distraction, and lets you focus in on the music. The guitar controller also incorporates a touch-sensitive slider on the fret board (located on the neck) to help you rack up the points by tapping notes.Logitech Wireless Drum Controller for Wii
The Logitech Wireless Drum Controller for Wii features three fully adjustable drum pads and two cymbal pads. Each piece can be positioned to fit your reach and suit your style – and the quiet and responsive drum pads deliver a lively feel that won’t distract you from the music.For better gameplay, the Logitech Wireless Drum Controller uses a recessed-rim design that helps make it easier to score points and avoid accidental rim shots. The kick pedal uses a stainless steel surface and an adjustable spring – providing a highly durable, responsive drumming experience.
When you’re ready to play, the Logitech Wireless Drum Controller sets up quickly and folds flat in seconds. You can start playing within minutes of opening the box and when the show is over, the set can be easily stowed away.
Both the Guitar Controller and Drum Controller are licensed for Wii so setup is a cinch – your Wii Remote™ snaps into the controllers, and both products feature an analog stick for navigating menus.
We’ve included the copy for the 360 version of the drum set below, even though it is nearly identical:
Logitech Wireless Drum Controller for Xbox 360
The Logitech Wireless Drum Controller features three fully adjustable drum pads and two cymbal pads. Each piece can be positioned to fit your reach and suit your style – and the quiet and responsive drum pads deliver a lively feel that won’t distract you from the music. For better gameplay, the premium drum controller uses a recessed-rim design that makes it easier to score points and avoid accidental rim shots. The kick pedal uses a stainless steel surface and an adjustable spring – providing a highly durable, responsive drumming experience. It’s also licensed for Xbox 360, so setup is a cinch.
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