CRKD's Gibson Les Paul Guitar Controllers Get Black Friday Discount
CRKD Gibson Les Paul Guitar Controller: Encore Edition
$97.49 (was $115) See at Amazon
CRKD Gibson Les Paul Guitar Controller: Pro Edition
$106.19 (was $125) See at Amazon
Video game instruments are fashionable once again, thanks in part to Fortnite Festival and CRKD's officially licensed Gibson Les Paul Guitar Controllers. If you've been looking to get one for yourself, these are on sale for Black Friday, and currently, you can grab the eye-catching Blueberry Burst Pro and Black Tribal models at a low price. Switch owners can also rock out with a Linkin Park-themed take on the CRKD Neo S, a five-button fret attachment for Fortnite's Guitar Hero-inspired game mode that comes equipped with pro-style features. Amazon is selling both the Xbox and multi-platform versions of CRKD's guitar controllers, which might sound confusing. The multiplatform guitars are compatible specifically with PC, Nintendo Switch, and Switch 2, and Android in both wired and wireless modes, while the Xbox-licensed version of this guitar controller supports Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PC, and Android. To make things easier, we've outlined all the discounted CRKD controllers below and have listed which platforms they support.
CRKD Gibson Les Paul Guitar Controller: Encore Edition
$97.49 (was $115)
The Black Tribal model features a simple yet elegant body design, focusing on a user experience very similar to the classic Guitar Hero and Rock Band guitars of yesteryear. The strum bar uses a Hall Effect sensor, the frets have rubber membranes, and you'll find traditional inputs like integrated analog sticks, a D-pad on the headstock, and an eight-button navigation hub. This controller also has a modular design, allowing you to swap out the neck for one with mechanical frets installed or up to five additional solo frets.
* Black Tribal (multiplatform) -- $97.49 ($115)
* Black Tribal (Xbox) -- $115 ($125)
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CRKD Gibson Les Paul Guitar Controller: Pro Edition
$106.19 (was $125)
The Pro model of the Gibson Les Paul guitar costs a bit more, but it offers much more than the standard model. You'll get all of the core features listed above, as well as a Hall Effect strum bar with built-in haptic feedback. customizable sensitivity, and multiple actuation points. The fret buttons on the Pro models also utilize mechanical switches to provide faster movements and input recognition, and there's RGB lighting on the neck. The emphasis on mechanical buttons is to provide better controller feedback, greater precision when playing, and a longer shelf-life for regular rhythm game fans.
* Blueberry Burst Pro (multiplatform) -- $106.19 ($125)
* Blueberry Burst Pro (Xbox) -- $125 ($135)
See at Amazon
CRKD Neo S Wireless Controller - Linkin Park Edition
$45 (was $60)
CRKD Neo S Controller: Linkin Park Edition
The Linkin Park-themed Neo S Wireless Controller from CRKD is a solid option for anyone looking for a compact way to play rhythm games. Borrowing several design elements from the band's new album, From Zero, the controller is on sale for $45 (was $60) and features high-quality construction. It can wirelessly pair to a Switch 1 console, PC, and mobile devices, and it has Hall Effect sticks and triggers, remappable back buttons, swappable stick caps, and adjustable settings. See at Amazon
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CRKD isn't the only third-party manufacturer with a Fortnite- and Rock Band-compatible guitar controller. PDP also offers the Riffmaster, which happens to also be on sale during Black Friday to $110 (was $150) at Amazon. Yu can pick one up for PS5, Xbox Series X|S, orPC. The Riffmaster has a strumming paddle and fret buttons on its neck, an analog stick, shoulder strap, and 3.5mm headphone jack. While it is limited in hardware compatibility, it connects to its chosen console seamlessly and offers up to 36 hours of battery life. The Xbox version also works on PC, while the PS5 version will require you to download some third-party drivers. For even more gaming deals, check out GameSpot's Black Friday 2025 hub.Continue Reading at GameSpot