Drakong's New Guitar Controller Invites 3D-Printed Customization
Drakong is releasing the InfinaKore Fender Telecaster guitar controller for rhythm games, priced at $129.99. It works with Stage Tour and older Guitar Hero and Rock Band titles, and its modular body and head can be customized with 3D-printed parts. The controller uses hot-swappable low-profile Kailh Choc switches on the top frets, membrane switches below, and hall-effect sensors for the strum and whammy bars.
Drakong, a California-based peripheral maker under HyperKin, is launching the InfinaKore Fender Telecaster at $129.99 (also €129.99/£119.99). It targets Stage Tour, RedOctane Games’ 2026 rhythm-game revival, while also supporting earlier Guitar Hero and Rock Band titles. The design follows a modular approach: owners can replace or 3D-print body and head parts to alter shape, size, and color.
Hardware details include replaceable low-profile Kailh Choc switches on upper frets, membrane switches on lower frets, and hall-effect sensing for strum and whammy bars. A folding neck aids storage and transport, and the controller offers tri-mode connectivity, a four-position slider, tilt-based power-up activation, a dedicated power-up button, and remappable controls.
This controller may matter most to rhythm-game enthusiasts, modders, and 3D-printing hobbyists, who could gain more repair options and personalization. Its modular design could encourage community-shared parts and extend product life, reducing replacement purchases for some users. At $129.99, however, cost may limit adoption to dedicated players. Broader impact is likely niche: it may signal more open, customizable peripherals, but it is unlikely to reshape mainstream consumer electronics on its own.