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Can You Use a PlayStation Guitar Controller on Xbox 360? No – Different Connectors & Protocols

No. They use physically different connectors and proprietary protocols.

FeaturePlayStation Guitar (GH/RB)Xbox 360 Guitar (GH/RB)
ConnectorUSB-A (dongle or wired)5-pin DIN (proprietary) or Wireless (2.4 GHz Microsoft protocol)
ProtocolHID / Sony proprietaryMicrosoft proprietary (Xbox 360 accessory protocol)
SecurityNone (PS3) / VID/PID (PS2)Signed firmware / challenge-response

No Adapters Exist

No commercial or DIY adapter translates between these protocols. The Xbox 360 accessory port is encrypted and authenticated.

Options

  • Buy an Xbox 360 guitar (wired PDP, wireless Gibson/RedOctane).
  • Use a PC: Both PS3 (USB) and Xbox 360 (wired USB or wireless via Microsoft Gaming Receiver) guitars work on PC with Clone Hero, Phase Shift, etc.

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