Turtle Beach has officially brought its popular PDP Riffmaster Wireless Guitar Controller to the Nintendo Switch and the upcoming Switch 2, giving rhythm game fans another chance to relive their plastic guitar glory days. Previously released for Xbox and PlayStation with strong critical reception – including a glowing review from IGN – this latest version expands compatibility while keeping all the familiar, fan-favorite design elements intact.
Retailing for $149.99, the Riffmaster for Switch delivers up to 36 hours of battery life on a single USB-C charge and maintains a stable wireless connection up to 30 feet. 
It’s still collapsible for easy storage and includes a sturdy shoulder strap, making it perfect for couch sessions or jam nights with friends. Its design is fully loaded: a strum bar, a responsive whammy bar, and an analog stick sit alongside ten fret buttons split between the neck and body. The pickguard area houses all your essential controls, including the Home, Plus, Minus, Capture, and directional pad buttons. The only omission remains the GameChat button – a minor gripe for some but hardly a deal-breaker for most players.
For those wondering where to put this guitar to use, Fortnite Festival is currently the go-to rhythm game destination. Developed by Harmonix – the same studio behind Rock Band and Guitar Hero – Fortnite Festival turns the battle royale juggernaut into a virtual concert hall. Though its early reviews, including IGN’s, noted that it didn’t quite capture the full energy of the classic rhythm titles at launch, it has since grown with frequent updates, events, and new playable songs.
Interestingly, Turtle Beach isn’t the only brand riding this new wave of music gaming nostalgia. CRKD recently launched a pair of officially licensed Gibson Les Paul controllers, including a Pro Edition boasting haptic feedback in the strum bar and mechanical fret buttons – features that modernize the classic feel. Even more attractive, CRKD’s Encore Edition starts at $114.99 and supports multiple platforms, including the Switch, offering a more affordable entry point for aspiring digital rockers.
Whether you’re looking to shred through Fortnite Festival or keep your collection of guitar controllers complete, the Riffmaster’s Switch and Switch 2 editions are now available on Turtle Beach’s website and Amazon. It’s a love letter to the golden age of rhythm gaming – now portable, rechargeable, and ready for the next generation of players.
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crkd’s les paul looks nice too and cheaper, might grab that instead