The Riffmaster Guitar controller is a great vehicle for your gaming nostalgia, but it already feels like it's in its "greatest hits" era
GamesRadar+ Verdict
The PDP Riffmaster guitar controller has reawakened Guitar Hero nostalgia in many a gamer in recent years. It's been over a decade since that franchise launched a new game, but with modern alternatives like Clone Hero and Fortnite Festival now in the mix, the Riffmaster has been one of few controllers to provide people with a way to play them. Pros
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Multiple QOL benefits from older Guitar controllers
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Foldable design
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Fret buttons feel excellent
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Plays great
Cons
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Hollow build quality for the money
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Strumming bar could be clickier
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Fairly plain design compared to the competition
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No official face plates (still)
Why you can trust GamesRadar+
Having been born in the late 90s, I, like many a gamer, have a library of memories from the Guitar Hero days. When I did my preview of the Riffmaster, PDP had told me the price was going to be $129.99 / £129.99, which it did launch to.
GamesRadar25.02.2026mergers_acquisitions