Ever dreamed of learning guitar but found traditional instruments intimidating? Good news for Nintendo Switch owners! The innovative Hori Guitar Life controller and accompanying software, a hit in Japan last year, is officially launching in the US this December. It offers a fun and engaging way to pick up the basics and beyond, all from the comfort of your console.
The Hori Guitar Life Controller and Software Bundle is set to release on December 15, priced at $100. Pre-orders are currently open. Just remember: no Stairway to Heaven… unless you master it!
What makes this controller unique? Unlike typical gaming peripherals, the Hori Guitar Life aims to authentically mimic the feel of an acoustic guitar. It’s ergonomically designed for comfort, features pressure-sensitive strings, and even comes with a pick to get you strumming. The bundled software provides interactive lessons, allowing you to track your progress, identify areas for improvement, and practice with various modes including Lesson, Free Play, Musical Performance, Chord Run, and Rhythm Riff.
To get you started, Hori has included a selection of popular licensed tracks and public domain classics:
- Sweet Home Alabama
- Amarillo by Morning
- Breakfast at Tiffany’s
- Closing Time
- So Far Away
- Born to Be Wild
- Ramblin’ Man
- Rhinestone Cowboy
- Absolutely (Story of a Girl)
- China Grove
- Happy Birthday to You
- Twinkle Twinkle Little Star
- Jingle Bells
It’s important to note that the Hori Guitar Life controller is compatible only with original Nintendo Switch Joy-Cons, not the newer controllers associated with the unreleased Switch 2. You’ll need to connect a right Joy-Con. If you need one, various retailers offer them. For example, a single neon red right-hand Joy-Con (refurbished) can be found for around $29.86 (originally $50), while a refurbished white pair is about $55. Brand-new two-packs typically cost around $80.
Here are some examples of Joy-Con options and their approximate prices:
- Switch Joy-Con controller (Neon red right-hand model, refurbished): ~$29.86 (was $50)
- Switch Joy-Con controllers (White, refurbished): ~$55
- Switch Joy-Con controllers (Neon red and blue, new): ~$80 (was $90)
- Switch Joy-Con controllers (Neon red and blue, refurbished): ~$53 (was $80)
- Switch Joy-Con controllers (Neon green and pink, refurbished): ~$78
- Switch Joy-Con controllers (Neon yellow, refurbished): ~$55 (was $60)
With the holiday season approaching, Nintendo Switch enthusiasts have plenty of options. If guitar learning isn’t your priority, consider the new Switch 2 console, which is expected to launch with exciting titles like Kirby Air Riders, Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment, and Metroid Prime 4: Beyond. Many console and game bundles will likely be available.
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