PlayStation 3 Guitar Hero Guitars

Caution

PS3 Les Paul guitars are notorious for having horrible connection issues and latency. They are NOT recommended without modding.

Note

If tilt doesn’t work on your Linux setup, [you will need to do additional configuration].

• Guitar Hero 3 Les Paul guitars require their respective guitar dongle to connect to your computer.
  This dongle is not interchangable with other guitar types!
  Model#: 95121.806
• Guitar Hero World Tour guitars require their respective guitar dongle to connect to your computer.
  This dongle is not interchangable with other guitar types!
  Model#: 95451.806
• Guitar Hero 5 and Band Hero guitars require their respective guitar dongle to connect to your computer.
  This dongle is not interchangable with other guitar types!
  Model#: 95893.806
• Guitar Hero Warriors of Rock guitars require their respective guitar dongle to connect to your computer.
  This dongle is not interchangable with other guitar types!
  Model#: 95893.806
• Tired of dongles? Looking to mod your guitar?
  • You can get the [RetroCultMods Revival Kit].
    • [Alternative Etsy link]
  • You can get the [PhunkyCustoms Solderless RGB GH Controller Mod Kit].

How do I map my guitar?

Click on the Pads icon at the top of RPCS3.

It’s suggested to create a new configuration by clicking Add Configuration at the top right of the Pads window.
This is so you can change configuration profiles in case you want to play other games.

Follow the instructions and/or match the assignments below.

Pad Information

Handlers	Devices
SDL	Licensed by Sony Computer Entertainment Guitar Hero4 for PlayStation (R) 3*

^*This is but one of many device names.

Device Class	Device Subtype
Guitar	Guitar Hero

Mapping

By default, everything is bound correctly. You only need to set Handlers, Device, and Device Class.

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Research by NarrowCobra. Previous revision by [gona]