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See our ethics statement.Image: PDPPart OfAmazon’s Big Spring Sale 2026: all of the latest dealssee all updates Cameron FaulknerCloseCameron FaulknerPosts from this author will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed.FollowFollowSee All by Cameron Faulkner is an editor covering deals and gaming hardware. He joined in 2018, and after a two-year stint at Polygon, he rejoined The Verge in May 2025.The early 2020s were kind of a dark time if you were a fan of Rock Band. PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X owners didn’t get an improved, more feature-packed guitar controller until early 2024 when PDP launched the Riffmaster. While it launched for $129.99 and later rose to $149.99, you can now grab it for $99.99 at Amazon, Walmart, and Best Buy in the run-up to Amazon’s Big Spring Sale. The current deal price (which has only happened once before) applies to both the Xbox and PlayStation versions, as well as the newer Nintendo Switch and Switch 2 versions.PDP Riffmaster$99$15034% off$99PDP’s Riffmaster is a wireless guitar accessory compatible with Rock Band 4 and Fortnite Festival. It has two sets of color-coded buttons you can press to hit notes as they appear on the screen, a built-in 3.5mm audio jack for connecting headphones, and an analog stick to help you easily navigate through each game’s menus.Read More$100 at Amazon (PlayStation 5)$99 at Amazon (Xbox Series X / S)$100 at Amazon (Nintendo Switch)While Rock Band 4 was delisted last October, making the game (and its many downloadable songs) impossible to buy on consoles, the Riffmaster is compatible with Fortnite Festival, which, like the rest of Epic’s online multiplayer game, is a free-to-play experience. Additionally, the Xbox version of the Riffmaster boasts Windows PC compatibility, making it the one to get if you want to play community-built games like Clone Hero.As far as components go, the Riffmaster makes it easier to navigate system and game menus with its built-in analog stick, which is located behind the fret buttons at the top of the collapsible neck. The wireless controller features a rechargeable battery that charges via USB-C, too, and PDP claims it can last for up to 36 hours per charge. It also has a 3.5mm headphone jack in case you’d prefer to listen to your game audio privately.Verge DealsSign up for Verge Deals to get deals on products we’ve tested sent to your inbox weekly.Email (required)Sign UpBy submitting your email, you agree to our Terms and Privacy Notice. 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PDP’s wireless guitar controller has experienced a significant price reduction, returning to its lowest recorded price point, marking a notable shift in the market for music gaming peripherals. As reported by The Verge, the Riffmaster, a wireless guitar accessory designed for compatibility with games like Rock Band 4 and Fortnite Festival, is currently available at major retailers such as Amazon, Walmart, and Best Buy for $99.99. This represents a reduction of $50 from its typical retail price of $149.99, and it’s the second lowest price the device has ever been sold at. The current discount applies to all versions of the controller—including those specifically designed for the Xbox, PlayStation, and Nintendo Switch consoles—demonstrating a broad-based promotional effort by PDP.

The Riffmaster itself features a design incorporating two sets of color-coded buttons for note input, a 3.5mm audio jack for headphone connectivity, and an analog stick intended for menu navigation within supported games. PDP claims a battery life of up to 36 hours on a single charge, facilitated by USB-C charging. Technical specifications highlight the controller's inclusion of a built-in analog stick for ease of use and streamlined menu navigation, alongside a 3.5mm headphone jack that allows users to listen to game audio privately. The controller's development and release was facilitated by PDP, and its initial launch price reflected a considerable investment in advanced features designed to improve compatibility and responsiveness. The decrease in price reflects a strategic market response, potentially driven by factors such as lower production costs or a desire to stimulate demand. The device continues to hold relevance within the gaming community, particularly for those seeking to engage with older titles like Rock Band 4 or explore newer experiences like Fortnite Festival. Cameron Faulkner, an editor for The Verge, chronicled this price reduction, recognizing that it represented an opportune moment for consumers looking to delve into music-based gameplay with a device offering a blend of classic and contemporary gaming experiences. Notably, the controller’s compatibility extends beyond the core gaming platforms to encompass PC gaming through Windows compatibility, primarily for community-built titles such as Clone Hero—a key differentiating feature within its market appeal.