Nyko announces new heavy-duty drum pedal replacement for Rock Band, Guitar Hero: World Tour

Let’s have a show of hands: Who’s having problems with the drum pedals in their music game of choice? Apparently, the number of gamers who do is high enough that Nyko has announced plans for a “more durable foot pedal” called the Metal Pedal. Specs after the jump.

Let’s have a show of hands: Who’s having problems with the drum pedals in their music game of choice? Apparently, the number of gamers who do is high enough that Nyko has announced plans for a “more durable foot pedal” called the Metal Pedal. Here are the specs:

• Compatibility with all standard drum controllers for Rock Band 1 and #@%!3
• 4#@%! and Guitar Hero: World Tour on all platforms
• Metal plating for lasting durability
• Rubber feet to keep the pedal firmly in place
• Coiled wire keeps the drum kit tangle free
• Wide base for stable footing and consistent response

The Metal Pedal will make its debut at CES 2009. It’ll hit store shelves come January of 2009 at a suggested price point of US$ 19.99.

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