Guitar Hero Dongles
If you’re setting up a wireless Guitar Hero controller on a console, the correct dongle is often just as important as the controller itself. Most PlayStation 2 and PlayStation 3 Guitar Hero controllers require a matching USB wireless receiver (dongle) to communicate with the console. Unfortunately, not all dongles are interchangeable. Different controller models, manufacturers, and game generations often use unique receivers, so using the wrong dongle usually means the controller won’t connect.
To make things even more confusing, many dongles look nearly identical while using different internal hardware and model numbers. The easiest way to identify the correct receiver is by comparing its shape, labels, FCC ID, or model number. The downloadable reference guide below includes photographs and identification details for the most common Guitar Hero dongles, making it easier to determine which receiver you need before buying a replacement or troubleshooting a connection problem.
This guide is intended to help collectors, gamers, and repair enthusiasts quickly identify compatible Guitar Hero dongles and avoid costly mistakes. Whether you’re restoring a classic controller or completing your game collection, matching the correct dongle to your controller is the key to getting back to playing.
Limeey has done a fantastic job on the CloneHero Wiki of identifying, photographing and commenting on all the various guitar/clone hero dongles. Receivers and Dongles.
