Fortnite Festival’s New Riffmaster: A Nostalgic Gaming Experience for Music Lovers
Last month, Fortnite Festival, the game’s Rock Band-like music mode, rolled out local multiplayer on PlayStation and Xbox. It’s a great addition if you and up to three buddies want to relive the halcyon days of ’07 on a single TV, particularly if you’re using a nostalgia-inducing peripheral like the PDP Riffmaster — which is now available from Amazon, Best Buy, and PDP for an all-time low of $109.99 ($20 off).
What’s in the Riffmaster?
Much like the old guitars developed for Rock Band, PDP’s wireless gamepad allows you to strum along with real songs in both Rock Band 4 (RIP) and the free-to-play Fortnite Festival. It offers a lot of the same functionality as previous controllers, though, seeing as it’s been nearly a decade since Mad Catz’s last Stratocaster-style gamepad, the Riffmaster introduces a few modern tricks. That includes USB-C charging and a 3.5mm audio jack, along with a dedicated analog stick on the back of the neck for more straightforward navigation.
The Classic Rock Band Experience
In true RB4 fashion, the Riffmaster is also outfitted with five color-coded buttons higher up the neck and a second set lower down, each of which you can use to hammer out the various notes as they appear in their respective lanes. A strummer and a whammy bar make good on the classic Rock Band experience, letting you unleash vibrato on the Xbox, PlayStation, or PC with the included USB dongle.
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FAQs
Q: What is the Riffmaster?
A: The Riffmaster is a wireless gamepad designed for music lovers, allowing you to strum along with real songs in Rock Band 4 and Fortnite Festival.
Q: What are the key features of the Riffmaster?
A: The Riffmaster includes USB-C charging, a 3.5mm audio jack, and a dedicated analog stick on the back of the neck for navigation.
Q: Can I use the Riffmaster with Rock Band 4 and Fortnite Festival?
A: Yes, the Riffmaster is compatible with both Rock Band 4 and Fortnite Festival, allowing you to strum along with real songs in both games.
Q: Where can I buy the Riffmaster?
A: The Riffmaster is available from Amazon, Best Buy, and PDP for an all-time low of $109.99 ($20 off).
