Activision and Logitech have announced a collaboration to develop and market premium instrument controllers for Guitar Hero World Tour.
No instruments have been specified, but it’s speculated that they will provide new guitars as well as a drum set which will seek to rival the high-end Rock Band 2 drum kit.
“Logitech is the leading producer of peripheral devices and the company is widely considered to be the gold standard for innovation and quality peripheral products,” said Charles Huang, vice president business development for RedOctane. “With Logitech, we know we have found the right partner who can deliver top-quality premium hardware that consumers have come to expect from Guitar Hero.”
“As huge fans of Guitar Hero, we are very excited about the opportunity to bring the Logitech experience to the Guitar Hero franchise,” said Bruce Lancaster, vice president and general manager of Logitech’s gaming business. “A few years ago, Logitech refined the consumer steering wheel market with high-end controllers that enhance racing games. Now we are looking forward to elevating the market for premium music-based video game controllers in a similar fashion.”
The Guitar Hero: World Tour "Band Kit" is set to release on October 27 for $189.99.