PlayStation 3 FrontMan Wireless Guitar - White
Manufacturer: Nyko
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.
Lowest Used Price: USD 7.99
Lowest New Price: USD 15.99
- 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.
Color: White
Edition: White
Model: 83056
Release Date: 2008-04-08
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 =).