January 2008 was the last time we heard anything about Mad Catz's Rock Band controllers. This week, Amazon reportedly posted listings for the third-party controllers, and Rock Band Mods has the reported product descriptions, dates and prices, including:
- Wired bass guitar with a split strum bar (for two-finger playing) for $70. Xbox 360 version coming June 22, PlayStation 3 on July 15, Wii on August 1. A wireless version for Xbox 360 was listed for September 15. Modeled after Fender P-Bass.
- Wired microphone with built-in d-pad and face buttons for $60. Reportedly already out for Xbox 360, coming July 15 for PS3.
- Wired guitar modeled after Fender Telecaster for $80. From the picture, it looks like it also has the split strum bar. Listed only for Xbox 360, release date not shown.
- Portable drum kit with small quiet pads and foam tip drumsticks. Coming July 15 for Xbox 360 and August 15 for PS3 and Wii for $50.
- Premium drum kit based on "authentic electronic drum kit" with added hi-hat and foot pedal, a crash cymbal and fully adjustable toms. Due out August 1 for Xbox 360 and PS3, August 15 for Wii. $150.
All the listings have since been pulled (including the "already available" Xbox 360 mic). While we're content with our current instruments, if MadCatz somehow makes a drum set compatible with Rock Band and the upcoming Guitar Hero World Tour, we'll be first to pre-order.
Rumor: MadCatz Rock Band controllers arriving soon - Joystiq
