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July 3, 2009

PlayStation 3 FrontMan Wireless Guitar - White

Filed under: PlayStation 3 — Tags: , , — ndesigns @ 7:41 pm

PlayStation 3 FrontMan Wireless Guitar - White

PlayStation 3 FrontMan Wireless Guitar - White
Binding: Accessory
Manufacturer: Nyko
Product Description:
Rock out as hard as you want with no cords or restrictions with Nyko¿s FrontMan Wireless Guitar Controller for Playstation 3. The FrontMan is fully compatible with Guitar Hero III and Rock Band. Designed for the inner rock star in everyone, the FrontMan features a unique hard rock styling with a custom body shape, customizable color scheme with interchangeable pick guards and durable design. Featuring wireless technology for cordless play, the FrontMan provides 25 feet of freedom while performing your favorite songs. The FrontMan also features a high quality, precision built bi-directional strum bar, fret buttons, whammy bar and effects switch for Rock Band play.
List Price: USD 49.99
Lowest Used Price: USD 7.99
Lowest New Price: USD 15.99
Price is accurate as of the date/time indicated. Prices and product availability are subject to change. Any price displayed on the Amazon website at the time of purchase will govern the sale of this product.
Average Rating:
Features:
  • Rock out with the FrontMan on both Guitar Hero III and Rock Band
  • High quality wireless chip set provides a secure connection from up to 25 feet away
  • Using only 3 AA batteries, the FrontMan is capable of up to 80 hours of continuous playtime
  • Fully functional built-in tilt sensor allows for easy, button free input
  • Bi-directional strum bar. Responsive and durable fret buttons. 3 interchangeable pick guards in designer colors. Unique directional pad design for convenient menu navigation. Effects switch for Rock Band play.
Format: CD
Brand: Nyko
Color: White
Edition: White
Model: 83056
Release Date: 2008-04-08
Customer Reviews


BEWARE!!!
When buying this product DO NOT expect it to work with anything other than guitar hero 3 and rockband 2, because it will work with NOTHING else.


SUCKS.
I expected this to work using the instructions from another customer of this product, and it didn't work. the guitar didn't even turn on when i put the new batteries that i came with. spent one hour trying to use instruction manual and instructions on the internet with no luck. this guitar is a dud, DO NOT BUY. i obviously got what i payed for.


This just in: Currently working with new PS3 firmware - GH5
Since all the reviewers here left outstanding comments, perceptions on size, compatibility, interface pro/con's, I'll keep this short:

After reading the PS3 firmware bricking updates (confirmed on the Nyko Web site), I unpackaged the Frontman for an initial-slash-last go round attempt at trying before trashing this would be paperweight. Surprisingly enough - when plugged directly into a USB hub, this controller worked without a hitch. (It did not, however, respond to being piggybacked to a GH5 wireless fob). Sensitivity, synchronicity remained consistent across several songs as well.

Advice sensically remains to stick to standard GH5 controllers. Still, if you've got a dormant Frontman lying around pre 3.1 firmware, it may be worth re-attempting a go.


Useless POC
I tried everything. I looked up fixes, etc. Nothing worked. It just didn't work for my PS3 Rockband and Rockband 2. Gave it away to Salvation Army. Don't waste your money.


Great Substitute for Prince Guitar
I purchased this to complete my costume for 2009 Halloween as I was dressed as Prince. The next closest thing was an air up guitar they sell in Europe. I realize this wasn't what the guitar was made for, but it served it's purpose =). If you'd like to see pictures, send me a message =).

Product Information and Prices stored: September 4, 2010, 10:14

May 12, 2009

PlayStation 3 Frontman Wireless Guitar - Black

Filed under: Playstation 3 Accessories — Tags: , , — ndesigns @ 6:47 am

PlayStation 3 Frontman Wireless Guitar - Black

PlayStation 3 Frontman Wireless Guitar - Black
Binding: Accessory
Manufacturer: Nyko
Product Description:
Rock out as hard as you want with no cords or restrictions with Nyko's FrontMan Wireless Guitar Controller for Playstation 3. The FrontMan is fully compatible with Guitar Hero III and Rock Band. Designed for the inner rock star in everyone, the FrontMan features a unique hard rock styling with a custom body shape, customizable color scheme with interchangeable pick guards and durable design. Featuring wireless technology for cordless play, the FrontMan provides 25 feet of freedom while performing your favorite songs. The FrontMan also features a high quality, precision built bi-directional strum bar, fret buttons, whammy bar and effects switch for Rock Band play.
List Price: USD 49.99
Lowest Used Price: USD 19.99
Lowest New Price: USD 24.49
Price is accurate as of the date/time indicated. Prices and product availability are subject to change. Any price displayed on the Amazon website at the time of purchase will govern the sale of this product.
Average Rating:
Features:
  • Rock out with the FrontMan on both Guitar Hero III and Rock Band
  • High quality wireless chip set provides a secure connection from up to 25 feet away
  • Using only 3 AA batteries, the FrontMan is capable of up to 80 hours of continuous playtime
  • Fully functional built-in tilt sensor allows for easy, button free input
  • Bi-directional strum bar. Responsive and durable fret buttons. 3 interchangeable pick guards in designer colors. Unique directional pad design for convenient menu navigation. Effects switch for Rock Band play.
Format: CD
Brand: Nyko
Color: Black
Edition: Black
Model: 83057
Release Date: 2008-03-15
Customer Reviews


if only it would work!!!!!!!!!
the guitar would be perfect cept the stupid ps3 updates make it useless...im just gonna have to wait longer...even the newest software 3.40 does not work... do not buy right now!!


Needs updated software to work
The guitar plays good...after waiting another 1 1/2 weeks to get the proper adapter from Nyko(the latest PS3 update was not compatable)...they sent it for free but their customer service sucks...they were not willing to expedite the shipping (even if I paid for it)...i would say buy a different guitar or buy guitar hero because their guitar will play on the PS3


eh....not that good
The neck on the guitar is fatter then on the regular ones that come with the game and it cramps my hand up and I can't reach the buttons as comfortably and easily as I could with the normal guitars for the game. If you want a cheap alternative then get this..


Be careful
This guitar was very cheap but it doesn't work very well and sometimes it doesn't work at all. It's made of cheap plastic that broke when it was leaning against a chair and fell. Not a hard impact. The buttons don't push very well. Most the time I can't get it to work with the PS3. I would recommend saving up for a more expensive one that actually works.


Great Guitar when it worked
Before the latest PS3 Update, this guitar was fantastic, I even got it from amazon over a year ago and it was only 15 bucks a guitar, so I was extremely happy. The guitars are solid, the strum bar won't break like the Guitar Hero 4 guitar's.
The only design flaw with the guitar is the neck. I've grown used to it and have big enough hands where it doesn't bother me but if you have small hands the neck size of this guitar may be an issue for extended play. The neck is more rectangular-ish with curved edges than the guitar hero guitars which tend to incorporate a more crescent moon back side to the necks making it easy for people with small hands to hold. Still, this is a minor downfall to the guitar, been using it for a year and haven't had anyone complain about it.
Unfortunately the PS3 is Blue tooth, so any guitar you buy should require a usb dongle, not just these 3rd party guitars, (my guitar hero 3 guitar still required a connection through usb).

I mean, again, this thing is reliable, full functioning, and very easy to get used to. dont let the picture fool you, although it looks extremely cheap. this guitar really isn't, it's rock solid.

Finally, as of the last PS3 update, this guitar is useless. Sony updated their firmware and made the frontman guitars not work, they say there is a goofy temporary fix you can attempt by plugging/unplugging the usb dongle, but I haven't bothered to try that. When a new update is released I can only hope that it makes my two Frontman guitars work. Until then.... Don't buy this guitar yet, since we don't ever know if it will work again.

-Jack

Product Information and Prices stored: September 4, 2010, 10:14

May 9, 2008

Playstation 3 FrontMan Wireless Guitar - White

Filed under: Playstation 3 Accessories — Tags: , , — ndesigns @ 5:16 am

PlayStation 3 FrontMan Wireless Guitar - White

PlayStation 3 FrontMan Wireless Guitar - White
Binding: Accessory
Manufacturer: Nyko
Product Description:
Rock out as hard as you want with no cords or restrictions with Nyko¿s FrontMan Wireless Guitar Controller for Playstation 3. The FrontMan is fully compatible with Guitar Hero III and Rock Band. Designed for the inner rock star in everyone, the FrontMan features a unique hard rock styling with a custom body shape, customizable color scheme with interchangeable pick guards and durable design. Featuring wireless technology for cordless play, the FrontMan provides 25 feet of freedom while performing your favorite songs. The FrontMan also features a high quality, precision built bi-directional strum bar, fret buttons, whammy bar and effects switch for Rock Band play.
List Price: USD 49.99
Lowest Used Price: USD 7.99
Lowest New Price: USD 15.99
Price is accurate as of the date/time indicated. Prices and product availability are subject to change. Any price displayed on the Amazon website at the time of purchase will govern the sale of this product.
Average Rating:
Features:
  • Rock out with the FrontMan on both Guitar Hero III and Rock Band
  • High quality wireless chip set provides a secure connection from up to 25 feet away
  • Using only 3 AA batteries, the FrontMan is capable of up to 80 hours of continuous playtime
  • Fully functional built-in tilt sensor allows for easy, button free input
  • Bi-directional strum bar. Responsive and durable fret buttons. 3 interchangeable pick guards in designer colors. Unique directional pad design for convenient menu navigation. Effects switch for Rock Band play.
Format: CD
Brand: Nyko
Color: White
Edition: White
Model: 83056
Release Date: 2008-04-08
Customer Reviews


BEWARE!!!
When buying this product DO NOT expect it to work with anything other than guitar hero 3 and rockband 2, because it will work with NOTHING else.


SUCKS.
I expected this to work using the instructions from another customer of this product, and it didn't work. the guitar didn't even turn on when i put the new batteries that i came with. spent one hour trying to use instruction manual and instructions on the internet with no luck. this guitar is a dud, DO NOT BUY. i obviously got what i payed for.


This just in: Currently working with new PS3 firmware - GH5
Since all the reviewers here left outstanding comments, perceptions on size, compatibility, interface pro/con's, I'll keep this short:

After reading the PS3 firmware bricking updates (confirmed on the Nyko Web site), I unpackaged the Frontman for an initial-slash-last go round attempt at trying before trashing this would be paperweight. Surprisingly enough - when plugged directly into a USB hub, this controller worked without a hitch. (It did not, however, respond to being piggybacked to a GH5 wireless fob). Sensitivity, synchronicity remained consistent across several songs as well.

Advice sensically remains to stick to standard GH5 controllers. Still, if you've got a dormant Frontman lying around pre 3.1 firmware, it may be worth re-attempting a go.


Useless POC
I tried everything. I looked up fixes, etc. Nothing worked. It just didn't work for my PS3 Rockband and Rockband 2. Gave it away to Salvation Army. Don't waste your money.


Great Substitute for Prince Guitar
I purchased this to complete my costume for 2009 Halloween as I was dressed as Prince. The next closest thing was an air up guitar they sell in Europe. I realize this wasn't what the guitar was made for, but it served it's purpose =). If you'd like to see pictures, send me a message =).

Product Information and Prices stored: September 4, 2010, 10:14

November 13, 2007

Playstation 3 Frontman Wireless Guitar - Black

Filed under: Playstation 3 Accessories — Tags: , , — ndesigns @ 12:07 pm

PlayStation 3 Frontman Wireless Guitar - Black

PlayStation 3 Frontman Wireless Guitar - Black
Binding: Accessory
Manufacturer: Nyko
Product Description:
Rock out as hard as you want with no cords or restrictions with Nyko's FrontMan Wireless Guitar Controller for Playstation 3. The FrontMan is fully compatible with Guitar Hero III and Rock Band. Designed for the inner rock star in everyone, the FrontMan features a unique hard rock styling with a custom body shape, customizable color scheme with interchangeable pick guards and durable design. Featuring wireless technology for cordless play, the FrontMan provides 25 feet of freedom while performing your favorite songs. The FrontMan also features a high quality, precision built bi-directional strum bar, fret buttons, whammy bar and effects switch for Rock Band play.
List Price: USD 49.99
Lowest Used Price: USD 19.99
Lowest New Price: USD 24.49
Price is accurate as of the date/time indicated. Prices and product availability are subject to change. Any price displayed on the Amazon website at the time of purchase will govern the sale of this product.
Average Rating:
Features:
  • Rock out with the FrontMan on both Guitar Hero III and Rock Band
  • High quality wireless chip set provides a secure connection from up to 25 feet away
  • Using only 3 AA batteries, the FrontMan is capable of up to 80 hours of continuous playtime
  • Fully functional built-in tilt sensor allows for easy, button free input
  • Bi-directional strum bar. Responsive and durable fret buttons. 3 interchangeable pick guards in designer colors. Unique directional pad design for convenient menu navigation. Effects switch for Rock Band play.
Format: CD
Brand: Nyko
Color: Black
Edition: Black
Model: 83057
Release Date: 2008-03-15
Customer Reviews


if only it would work!!!!!!!!!
the guitar would be perfect cept the stupid ps3 updates make it useless...im just gonna have to wait longer...even the newest software 3.40 does not work... do not buy right now!!


Needs updated software to work
The guitar plays good...after waiting another 1 1/2 weeks to get the proper adapter from Nyko(the latest PS3 update was not compatable)...they sent it for free but their customer service sucks...they were not willing to expedite the shipping (even if I paid for it)...i would say buy a different guitar or buy guitar hero because their guitar will play on the PS3


eh....not that good
The neck on the guitar is fatter then on the regular ones that come with the game and it cramps my hand up and I can't reach the buttons as comfortably and easily as I could with the normal guitars for the game. If you want a cheap alternative then get this..


Be careful
This guitar was very cheap but it doesn't work very well and sometimes it doesn't work at all. It's made of cheap plastic that broke when it was leaning against a chair and fell. Not a hard impact. The buttons don't push very well. Most the time I can't get it to work with the PS3. I would recommend saving up for a more expensive one that actually works.


Great Guitar when it worked
Before the latest PS3 Update, this guitar was fantastic, I even got it from amazon over a year ago and it was only 15 bucks a guitar, so I was extremely happy. The guitars are solid, the strum bar won't break like the Guitar Hero 4 guitar's.
The only design flaw with the guitar is the neck. I've grown used to it and have big enough hands where it doesn't bother me but if you have small hands the neck size of this guitar may be an issue for extended play. The neck is more rectangular-ish with curved edges than the guitar hero guitars which tend to incorporate a more crescent moon back side to the necks making it easy for people with small hands to hold. Still, this is a minor downfall to the guitar, been using it for a year and haven't had anyone complain about it.
Unfortunately the PS3 is Blue tooth, so any guitar you buy should require a usb dongle, not just these 3rd party guitars, (my guitar hero 3 guitar still required a connection through usb).

I mean, again, this thing is reliable, full functioning, and very easy to get used to. dont let the picture fool you, although it looks extremely cheap. this guitar really isn't, it's rock solid.

Finally, as of the last PS3 update, this guitar is useless. Sony updated their firmware and made the frontman guitars not work, they say there is a goofy temporary fix you can attempt by plugging/unplugging the usb dongle, but I haven't bothered to try that. When a new update is released I can only hope that it makes my two Frontman guitars work. Until then.... Don't buy this guitar yet, since we don't ever know if it will work again.

-Jack

Product Information and Prices stored: September 4, 2010, 10:14

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