CRKD Revives the Iconic Gibson SG Guitar Controller
▼ Summary
– CRKD has announced a new Gibson SG Guitar Controller for PlayStation 4, 5, and PC, following their recent drum kit and Les Paul controller releases.
– The controller is designed for use with Fortnite Festival and includes a Legacy Mode for older Rock Band and Guitar Hero games.
– It features a Hall Effect strum bar, mechanical haptics, swappable neck, mechanical fret buttons, RGB LEDs, and repurposed guitar parts like a pickup switcher and whammy bar.
– PDP is also competing in this market with its Riffmaster guitar controllers, including a new Nintendo Switch version released in 2024.
– The CRKD Gibson SG is available for preorder at $134.99 in black only, with an estimated shipping date of December 15–19.
For rhythm game enthusiasts and those feeling a wave of nostalgia, CRKD has officially unveiled its latest guitar controller: a modern revival of the classic Gibson SG. This announcement arrives swiftly on the heels of their new drum kit, positioning the company as a serious player in the accessory market. The new SG controller is designed to complement the previously released CRKD Gibson Les Paul, offering players another iconic guitar shape to master their virtual performances.
This new Gibson SG controller is fully compatible with PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, and PC. Its release is strategically timed to align with the popularity of Fortnite Festival, the rhythm game mode developed by Harmonix, the original creators of Rock Band. For players who prefer the classics, the controller includes a dedicated Legacy Mode, ensuring it works with older Guitar Hero and Rock Band titles for a truly versatile gaming experience.
Under the hood, the SG shares many of the premium features found in CRKD’s Les Paul model. It boasts a Hall Effect strum bar enhanced with mechanical haptics for a more responsive and tactile feel. Authentic guitar elements have been cleverly repurposed for gameplay; the pickup selector is now surrounded by PlayStation face and shoulder buttons, while one volume knob functions as a wired/wireless mode selector. A discreet d-pad is also integrated into the back of the controller’s headstock. The five neck buttons utilize mechanical switches, the fretboard is illuminated with customizable RGB LEDs, and the entire neck is swappable. A whammy bar is, of course, included for those essential pitch-bending solos.
CRKD is not the only manufacturer capitalizing on the renewed interest in music games. Turtle Beach’s PDP brand has also entered the arena with its well-received Riffmaster controllers, which began launching in 2024 and now include a version for the Nintendo Switch. This competition suggests a healthy and growing market for dedicated rhythm game peripherals.
The CRKD Gibson SG controller is available for pre-order directly from the company’s website. It is priced at $134.99 and is currently offered only in a black finish. The estimated shipping window for pre-orders is between December 15 and 19, making it a potential last-minute holiday gift for the rockstar in your life.
(Source: IGN)
