Fortunately though, there’s now a modern guitar controller for those looking to scratch their Guitar Hero or Rock Band itch without paying a fortune for used accessories.

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Harmonix’s Rock Band VR was a pretty good stab at bringing the rhythm genre into VR, though it was let down by only supporting the series’ guitar peripheral. Riff VR from IMEX Media wants to ...

Unfortunately, since it was designed for the Xbox 360, and Microsoft doesn't allow the use of 360 peripherals on the Xbox One, ION kit owners have not been able to use their favorite drum kit.

Rock Band 4 closes the door on keyboard; holds out hope for ION drums on Xbox One During a Reddit AMA this morning, Harmonix answered questions about Rock Band 4, discusing the discarded Freeform ...

Wireless Rock Band and Guitar Hero controllers required USB dongles on PlayStation 3, but they communicated directly with the Xbox 360 — no extra equipment necessary.

Guitar Hero Live is available for PlayStation 3, PS4, Xbox 360, Xbox One, Wii U and iOS, while Rock Band 4 is available only for PS4 and Xbox One.

Rock Band 4 doesn't make wild changes to the music game formula, but the series has been away long enough that this new entry feels fresh and fun.

The answer to those questions comes with a price for Xbox gamers who will have to pay $20 extra if they want to use their old Xbox 360 instruments on the Xbox One.

Rock Band 4 players on PlayStation 4 and Xbox One will be able to play the music game with their closetfuls of old PlayStation 3 or Xbox 360 instruments, respectively.

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