Here is some welcome news for those that have aging Rock Band equipment, as Mad Catz announced this morning that they will finally be selling standalone Wireless Fender Stratocaster Guitars for Rock Band 4 for the Xbox One and PlayStation 4. You can order one through the official Rock Band store for either Xbox One or PlayStation 4 for $99.99 They will also be available at other top retailers. Previously, you could only get the new guitar if you ordered the game bundle or the band-in-a-box bundle.
Mad Catz Ships Rock Band 4 Standalone Wireless Fender
Stratocaster Guitar Controller
Get Ready to Shred and Complete Your Full Band Experience
This Holiday Season!
SAN DIEGO, Nov. 23, 2015 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Mad Catz Interactive, Inc.
("Mad Catz") (NYSE MKT:MCZ) (TSX:MCZ) announced today the availability
of the standalone Rock Band 4 Wireless Fender Stratocaster Guitar
Controller for Xbox One and PlayStation(R)4 computer entertainment
system. Built to deliver an unrivalled rock experience, the Wireless
Guitar Controller is perfect for shredding in the game's new flagship
feature - Freestyle Guitar Solos. Now, gamers can purchase the
standalone Wireless Guitar Controller, ideal for use as a lead guitar
with either the digital or software versions of Rock Band 4. In
addition, gamers can now use the Wireless Guitar Controller to
complement their Band-in-a-Box(TM) bundle, allowing their band to play
both lead and bass guitar simultaneously and experience the ecstatic
rush of playing with a full four-piece band.
The Rock Band 4 Wireless Fender Stratocaster Guitar Controller is now
available for purchase for either the Xbox One or PlayStation 4 through
the Official Rock Band 4 Store online at store.madcatz.com and other
top retailers.
Based on the authentic and iconic Fender Stratocaster Guitar, a
defining symbol of rock n' roll for decades, the Rock Band 4 Wireless
Fender Stratocaster Guitar Controller features two sets of fret
buttons, a silent strum bar, a whammy bar, and a redesigned tilt sensor
for precision Overdrive activation. With improved battery life and no
need for external adapters or dongles, the Wireless Guitar Controller
seamlessly connects with either the Xbox One or PlayStation 4 gaming
console and features automatic game calibration technology, adapting to
your TV screen for low latency, fuss-free precision.
"With Rock Band 4, Harmonix has created the defining music gaming
platform for this generation -delivering the only full-band experience
available and an ever growing music library of rock's biggest acts,"
said Darren Richardson, President and Chief Executive Officer of Mad
Catz. "We're excited to now give gamers the opportunity to add a
Wireless Guitar Controller, and complete their Rock Band 4 experience."