Famous bassist, Gene Simmons, from Kiss, commented on the new AXE guitar controller built for use with Guitar Hero and Rock Band for the Playstation 2 and 3.

“I never do anything half way. My AXE controller is the closest thing you can have to being onstage in KISS. I created and designed the Gene Simmons AXE™ bass guitar and I can’t wait for the fans to experience it for themselves," said Gene Simmons. “The Gene Simmons AXE guitar is such a recognizable symbol - people have been asking for a gaming replica ever since Guitar Hero was first introduced.”

Some details of the AXE controller..

This fully equipped, axe-shaped guitar controller is a replica of the KISS bassist and vocalist’s signature bass guitar. The AXE controller is personally certified by the Rock God himself, Gene Simmons, to give players that Rock Star experience. The wireless AXE guitar controller is a three-quarter-sized replica of the original Gene Simmons AXE guitar and larger than the standard video game guitar controllers. Customized with a replicated paint finish of the original guitar, the Axe guitar controller features Gene Simmons autograph and his photo in make-up painted onto the body of the controller.

Some pricing details...

The AXE video game controller brought to the market is compatible with Guitar Hero and Rock Band video games for PlayStation® 2 computer entertainment system and for PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system. It is available now on http://www.genesimmonsaxeguitar.com retailing for $79.99.  An exclusive controller, compatible with PlayStation® 2 and 3 as well as with Nintendo®’‘s Wii™, is also available on http://www.genesimmonsaxeguitar.com, retailing also for $79.99.