{
  "id": 10487035,
  "title": "A love letter to the Guitar Hero X-Plorer Controller",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/28/a-love-letter-to-the-guitar-hero-x-plorer-controller",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-09-28T16:23:56.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "PC Gamer",
    "slug": "pc-gamer",
    "url": "https://www.pcgamer.com/hardware/controllers/a-love-letter-to-the-guitar-hero-x-plorer-controller/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "For 20 years, my trusty X-Plorer controller has remained my favorite guitar controller, standing the test of time with minimal issues. Despite occasional annoyances like broken whammy bars, simple fixes like wrapping the bar in an elastic band have kept it functioning perfectly. The simplicity and reliability of the X-Plorer, paired with its smooth fret button actuation, make it the ultimate choice for gaming sessions, even surpassing newer, more advanced controllers. Its affordability and plug-and-play nature on PC further solidify its status as a classic piece of gaming equipment.",
  "summary": "Simply the best.",
  "key_points": [
    "X-Plorer controller has been favorite for 20 years",
    "Simple fixes maintain functionality despite issues",
    "Affordable and plug-and-play on PC"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}