CES 2010: You Rock Guitar feels like an instrument, madd skills not needed

Gaming Gear — By Chris Gampat on January 5, 2010 at 12:00 pm

A new guitar game controller from Inspired Instruments may finally deliver that feeling of genuineness to “virtual musicians.” Being more than just a standard PS3/Wii/Xbox 360 game axe, this MIDI guitar also hooks up to your computer via USB (for creating music via popular programs like Garage Band, Finale, Acid) or into your iPod and iPhone.

That feeling of frets and strings will really make you think you’re Slash, but madd skills won’t be needed with the “You Rock” mode that allows beginners to eliminate all the wrong notes.

List price is $179.99. Here’s a preview video. If anyone plugs this thing into some analog grunge pedals and a kickin’ Marshal or Fender amp, let me know please.

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