bit-tech Shopping: Activision Guitar Hero II X-plorer Controller for Xbox 360

Rating: 8

Time with product: 1 Week

Strengths: Good look and feel, feels durable

Weaknesses: Wired controller

Summary: Personally I prefer the X-plorer to the wireless Les Paul guitar. This thing is a blast to play with. Guitar works right out of the box with Xbox 360 and PC platforms. The fret buttons are a little further apart than I would have liked. Some people may prefer the wireless version, but it

Rating: 8

Time with product: 1 Days

Strengths: Easy to connect. Dependable. Doesn't need batteries.

Weaknesses: It's not wireless

Summary: Needed another controller for the Guitar Hero 3 and they are not selling the wireless ones seperately yet. Would rather have wireless; but if only one of the two you use with a friend is wired, it's ok. This one seems as well built as the one's for the PS2 but the new wireless ones are much nicer. When compared side by side; this one does not seem as sturdy as the new wireless; but that is not saying anything seems wrong with it. This one also doesn't have the ability to seperate the neck for easier transport when you take it to a friend's place. It's plus over the wireless is that it never has a problem connecting and doesn't eat up batteries. It works fine for the game -- just wish I could have gotten a wireless.

Rating: 8

Time with product: 1 Days

Strengths: Solid construction and good size.

Weaknesses: Cord could be longer

Summary: Overall a good controller. It is big enough to be comfortable for a grown man but is still manageable for a child. I do wish they would include a cord extension with it. A wireless version would be excellent!