Mad Catz has officially partnered with Rock Band 3 to create two new realistic instruments, a 102 button-laden guitar and a keyboard peripheral.
Buttons on the guitar take the place of frets and strings, but because their placement is the same as a real guitar, players can actually learn to play. The MIDI keyboard has 25 keys, and when played in Rock Band 3 ‘pro’ mode, all 25 keys are used, which, like the guitar interface, teaches game players to be music players.
Realistic Gamer Guitars
Mad Catz Enhances Realism in Gaming Keyboards and Guitars for ‘Rock
Trend Themes
1. Realistic Gaming Instruments - Mad Catz creates realistic guitar and keyboard peripherals that can also teach players to play real music.
2. Music Video Games - Gaming companies are creating more ways to learn and play music through video games.
3. Integrated Learning and Play - Game accessories are incorporating educational elements to make learning more engaging.
Industry Implications
1. Gaming - The gaming industry is innovating by creating peripherals that can teach real world skills.
2. Music Education - These realistic gaming instruments provide a new, interactive way for people to learn and enjoy music.
3. Edtech - The incorporation of educational elements into gaming peripherals represents a potential space for disruption in the education technology industry.