I want to use a guitar on my Xbox series X/S

Can I play rock band using Xbox series X controller without the need of a guitar or can I use a my guitar hero guitar from my Xbox one

My name is Rishabh an Independent Adviser, I hope you are doing great out there.

Using a guitar on your Xbox Series X/S is possible, especially for games that support musical instruments like guitars. The most popular game series that supports guitars is "Guitar Hero." Here's how you can set up and use a guitar on your Xbox Series X/S:

1. Compatible Guitars:
Ensure you have a compatible guitar controller for Xbox. Guitars from the "Guitar Hero" and "Rock Band" series are popular options. Make sure the guitar you have is specifically designed for use with Xbox consoles.

2. Connect the Guitar:
Guitar controllers typically connect to your Xbox console using a USB receiver or a direct USB connection. Here's how to connect:

a. If using a USB receiver: Plug the USB receiver into an available USB port on your Xbox console. Follow any on-screen instructions to sync the guitar with the receiver.

b. If using a wired connection: Connect the USB cable from the guitar to an available USB port on your Xbox console.

3. Game Compatibility:
Make sure you have a game that supports guitar controllers. Games like "Guitar Hero Live" and various versions of "Rock Band" are examples of games that allow you to use a guitar controller to play along with music.

4. Install Game and Updates:
Install the game on your Xbox Series X/S and make sure it's up to date with any patches or updates.

5. Start the Game:
Start the game that supports guitar controllers. Navigate through the menus to set up the guitar controller as your input device.

6. Sync the Controller:
If prompted, follow the on-screen instructions to sync your guitar controller with the game. This might involve pressing specific buttons on the guitar or using the console's sync button.

7. Calibration:
Calibrate the guitar controller within the game settings. Calibration ensures that your button presses and strums are accurately registered in the game.

8. Start Playing:
Once you're all set up and calibrated, you can start playing the game with the guitar controller. Follow the on-screen cues to strum and press the correct buttons in time with the music.

Xbox 360 is the best console for guitar hero. Has the most games and the best graphics. Also the instruments don't need any dongles.

There is no Guitar Hero drums for the Series X or S. There is Rock Band drum kits for the Xbox One, which should work on the Series X|S consoles, but as SwordofWhedon said, they are now expensive, and can be very hard to find now.

Hello CapitanYT,

Thank you for your post. I understand you have some questions on the compatibility of Rockband and Guitar Hero controllers with the Xbox Series X/S. Currently there is no information regarding the compatibility of these controllers, it is only known that
the Xbox Series X/S will support controllers that are usable with the Xbox One.

I hope this information helps.

So I can't even play the game on my Xbox series X controller without the guitar also I can't play the disc version on my Xbox series X