2026/01/12

Drakong™, a leading L.A. based gaming hardware company, dedicated to creating next-generation peripherals that offer players a deeper, more immersive connection to their games, announced today that their highly anticipated InfinaKore ‘Telecaster® Edition’ Guitar Controller, will be taking center stage in Las Vegas from January 6-9, 2026!

The opportunity to rock out on the InfinaKore for the first time anywhere in the world isn’t the only headline news for Drakong however, as the company announced today an exciting collaboration with Sound System™, a new rhythm music game from Echo Foundry Interactive, a fresh studio, founded by Marcus Henderson and Lennon Lange, veterans of the Guitar Hero™, DJ Hero™ and Band Hero™ games.

Sound System is a next-generation rhythm game that brings guitar gaming back to its classic arcade roots while introducing an entirely new platform built around free music, streamers, and community-driven gameplay. Players can shred guitar, sing vocals, and build their own note charts for any tune anytime, unlocking a new era of music gaming. Sound System is scheduled for release first on PC, due Spring 2026, with PlayStation®, Nintendo® Switch™ and Xbox versions also in development.

As part of the collaboration, Sound System will be fully optimized for the InfinaKore ‘Telecaster® Edition’ Guitar Controller, an ideal rock partnership providing premium performance for the avid enthusiast and working together perfectly from track one. Sound System will feature a dedicated Pro Mode, with competitive DDR style scoring and missed note penalties. When playing at such a high level, gamers will need a Guitar Controller that they can rely on, and the InfinaKore aims to prove the perfect controller to keep gamers at the top of the leaderboard.

First announced in June 2025, the InfinaKore ‘Telecaster® Edition’, is a revolutionary modular Guitar Controller, featuring unrivaled customization opportunities. With the new controller scheduled for release in 2026, key features include:

• Fully Modular Design – Customizable components including body, fret buttons, tuner head, whammy bar, and strum bar. 3D print files will be made available to the public on day one of release.
• Accessibility-First – The world’s first rhythm game guitar designed with accessibility in mind. Open-source mods will be provided to empower players of all abilities.
• New Gameplay Mechanic – Introducing the Fret-Tapping D-Pad, a brand-new control system that challenges both players of old and new.
• Versatile Connectivity – Wired, 2.4GHz wireless, and Bluetooth support. (Platform compatibility varies; see product details for specifics.)
• Broad Platform Support
  • Xbox® Edition: Officially licensed for Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PC, handheld PCs, smartphones, smart TVs, and more.
  • Multi-Platform Edition: Compatible for Nintendo Switch, PC, handheld PCs, smartphones, smart TVs, and more.

With the Telecaster® celebrating its 75^th anniversary in 2026, the popularity of Fender® is as strong as ever, and Drakong is proud to be working with one of the most iconic music names in the world, to bring the legendary Telecaster design to modern gamers via the InfinaKore ‘Telecaster® Edition’ Guitar Controller. 

The InfinaKore ‘Telecaster® Edition’ Guitar Controller will not only be optimized for use with Sound System but will also prove ideal when used with Fortnite® Festival, a game enjoyed on average by 2.2 million gamers daily. In addition, the InfiaKore will also play perfectly with popular community games such as Clone Hero, a title with 75,000 active monthly players.

A long-time fan and reveler of all things Geek, I am also the Editor-in-Chief and Founder of GamingShogun.com