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How to Use a Harmonix Guitar As a Game Controller

The Harmonix Guitar Controller is almost entirely compatible with games outside of the Rock Band and Guitar Hero series as a functional controller. Each button on the guitar corresponds with a button on a regular Xbox 360 controller, which is noticeable by the color coding pattern of the buttons. Reasons to play with the Harmonix Guitar instead of a regular controller may vary, but if you are looking for a challenge then the Harmonix Guitar may come in useful.

Things You'll Need

Xbox 360

Instructions

- 1
  Turn on the Xbox 360 and load the game you wish to play.
- 2
  Press the green fret button to perform the "A" button's function on a regular controller. Note that the "A" button on a regular controller is also green.
- 3
  Press the yellow fret button to perform the "Y" button's function on a regular controller.
- 4
  Press the red fret button to perform the "B" button's function on a regular controller, and the blue fret button to perform the "X" button's function on a regular controller.
- 5
  Push on the control pad at the base of the guitar for functions identical to that of the left control stick on a regular Xbox 360 controller. The strum bar will also function as an "Up" and "Down" button on the control pad.
- 6
  Note that the console button on the guitar will function exactly like the console button on a regular controller, bringing up the system settings and other general menus.

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