8K Gibson Explorer Guitar Controller 20th Anniversary Edition (Multi-platform)

The icon that helped start it all is back.

Part of the CRKD x Stage Tour Collection, the CRKD 8K Gibson Explorer: 20th Anniversary Edition celebrates 20 years since the original Gibson Explorer Guitar Controller helped define an era of rhythm gaming, bringing its iconic body shape and original colorway back for a new generation.

Rebuilt around an OG-inspired fixed neck and powered by CRKD's new 8K high-speed chipset, it delivers up to 8,000Hz polling wired or wireless, alongside iconic five-color EZ-Glide Mech Frets and a Hall Effect Click Strum Bar.

Built for Stage Tour. Ready for more. A rhythm gaming icon, rebuilt with modern technology for where rhythm gaming is going next.

Pre-order now.

• CRKD Gibson Explorer Guitar Controller
• Shoulder Strap
• Low-Latency USB Wireless Dongle
• Rechargeable Lithium-Ion Battery
• USB Charging Cable

8K ULTRA-HIGH SPEED PERFORMANCE
Powered by an all-new high-speed chipset delivering an incredible 8K polling rate, wired or wireless, in PC XInput mode.

OG-INSPIRED FIXED NECK
Inspired by the original 2007 Xplorer for Xbox 360, the fixed-neck design brings an iconic rhythm gaming classic into a new generation.

EZ-GLIDE MECH FRETS
Built for speed, precision and durability with mechanical fret buttons finished in the iconic original colors.

HALL EFFECT CLICK STRUM BAR
Classic click feel meets Hall Effect precision and durability for responsive, reliable strumming.

20TH ANNIVERSARY EDITION
Celebrating 20 years of the legendary Gibson Explorer guitar controller with its unmistakable shape and iconic original colorway.

INTUITIVE CONTROLS
Navigate with recessed Home and Menu buttons near the strum bar, an analog stick on the face of the guitar, and an improved D-pad on the neck.

TAKE CONTROL OF STAGE POWER
Activate Stage Power your way with the built-in tilt sensor or instantly with the dedicated CTRL Button.

SIMPLE PLATFORM SWITCHING
Quickly switch between supported platforms with a dedicated platform button.

BUILT FOR STAGE TOUR. READY FOR MORE.
Optimized for the ultimate Stage Tour experience and compatible with supported legacy and community rhythm games.

STAGE TOUR + CRKD APPS
Connect via Bluetooth to the Stage Tour and CRKD Apps to customize your controller, adjust settings and make it your own.

PLUG IN AND PLAY
Get playing straight out of the box with simple wired or low-latency wireless connectivity.

The Gibson Explorer Multi-platform Edition is compatible with multiple platforms.

• PC
• PC Handhelds
• Switch™
• Android® Devices (Mobile/Tablet/Smart TV)
• PlayStation® 3 (Legacy Mode)

KEYJAM Mode unlocks compatibility with Fortnite Festival with Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PS4, and PS5.

January 2027