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  • May include: Black USB adapter with the text "MiniHost" printed on it. The adapter is designed to connect to a computer or other device.
  • May include: A black USB adapter with a Guitar Hero logo, a black USB adapter with a Rock Band logo, and a white USB adapter with a Rock Band logo. The text "Works with WIRED and WIRELESS USB GUITAR and DRUM Controllers! (see a full compatibility list in the description below)" is visible in the image.
  • May include: A black USB adapter with a red LED indicator, a mode selector switch, and a button labeled "BOOT". The adapter is labeled "Mini Host" and has text describing its features, including "Default" mode, "Keyboard" mode, and "LED Indicator".
  • May include: Two black USB adapters with a USB-A port on one end and a USB-C port on the other end.
  • May include: Black USB adapter with the text "MiniHost" printed on it. The adapter is designed to connect to a computer or other device.
  • May include: A black USB adapter with a Guitar Hero logo, a black USB adapter with a Rock Band logo, and a white USB adapter with a Rock Band logo. The text "Works with WIRED and WIRELESS USB GUITAR and DRUM Controllers! (see a full compatibility list in the description below)" is visible in the image.
  • May include: A black USB adapter with a red LED indicator, a mode selector switch, and a button labeled "BOOT". The adapter is labeled "Mini Host" and has text describing its features, including "Default" mode, "Keyboard" mode, and "LED Indicator".
  • May include: Two black USB adapters with a USB-A port on one end and a USB-C port on the other end.
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MiniHost - USB Adapter for Clone Hero, YARG, Guitar Hero, Rock Band, and more!

What to know

Materials

PLA, PCB

Made to Order

Yes

The MiniHost is a compact, easy to use USB adapter primarily designed for use with plastic instrument controllers such as Guitar Hero and Rock Band guitars and drum kits!

Where the V3 Adapter works with both Wii and USB instrument controllers, the MiniHost is aimed to be a more affordable and portable adapter for those who want to use only USB instrument controllers!

FEATURES

-A dedicated switch featuring two modes, Default and Keyboard. Default mode will allow the adapter to work with nearly all Guitar Hero and Rock Band games, while Keyboard mode will allow the adapter to work with Fortnite Festival on all platforms!

-An LED indicator so you can quickly and easily tell which mode the adapter is currently in! When performing controller authentication for Xbox consoles, the LED indicator will turn green when the adapter is successfully authenticated; no more guessing!

-The BOOT button used for troubleshooting is no longer a pinhole button that is difficult to reach; you no simple hold down the U-shaped button on the adapter while plugging it into your PC for troubleshooting/programming!

Not sure which adapter is right for your needs? Take a look at the comparison chart below (all prices in USD):

Think the V3 adapter is better for your needs? Click here!

GAME COMPATIBILITY

-PC (CH, YARG, GHWT:DE, Festival, Emulators)

-Mac (CH, YARG, Emulators)

-Linux (CH, YARG, Emulators)

-PlayStation 2 (All RB games, and any GH game World Tour or later)

-PlayStation 3 (All RB and GH games)

-PlayStation 4/5 (RB4 and Festival)

-Xbox 360 (All RB and GH games)

-Xbox One/Series (RB4 and Festival) (Requires Controller Authentication)

-Wii (All RB games, and any GH game World Tour or later)

-Switch (Festival)

CONTROLLER COMPATIBILITY
GUITAR CONTROLLERS

-Xbox 360 Xplorer Guitar Hero Controller (wired)

-Xbox 360/PS3 Les Paul Guitar Hero Controller (requires wireless receiver)

-Xbox 360/PS2+3 World Tour Guitar Hero Controller (requires wireless receiver)

-Xbox 360/PS2+3 Guitar Hero 5 Controller (requires wireless receiver)

-Xbox 360/PS2+3/Wii Rock Band 1 Stratocaster (requires wireless receiver, 360 may be wired)

-Xbox 360/PS3/Wii Rock Band 2+3 Stratocaster (requires wireless receiver)

-Xbox 360/PS3/Wii The Beatles Rock Band Guitars (requires wireless receiver)

-Xbox/PlayStation PDP Riffmaster (requires wireless dongle)

DRUM CONTROLLERS

-Xbox 360/PS2+3 Guitar Hero World Tour Drumkit (requires wireless receiver)

-Xbox 360/PS2+3 Guitar Hero 5 Drumkit (requires wireless receiver)

-Xbox 360/PS2+3/Wii Rock Band 1 Drumkit (wired)

-Xbox 360/PS2+3/Wii Rock Band 2+3+Beatles Drumkits (requires wireless receiver)

GAMEPADS

Currently you can make these standard controllers:

Xbox One/Series Gamepad
PS3/4/5 Gamepad


Compatible with the following consoles:

-Playstation 2/3
-Xbox 360
-Xbox One/Series (Requires controller authentication)



All adapters come programmed to work with guitar controllers out of the box, but if you'd like to use them for drum kit controllers, you only need to reprogram them using the RCM Programming Tool!

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    Aug 13-18
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    Racine, WI
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    $5.40 to United States, 43215

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4.8

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4.5 Shipping
4.4 Customer service
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5 out of 5 stars 5

Rogelio Aug 7, 2026

It arrived late, dealing with the post service was a pain, the adapter works fine, 5 stars for the adapter because it does work with any console (tested drums and guitars from 360 on my ps4 and series x, both worked fine), 1 star on customer service because I tried to contact the seller 2 times because I had some questions but I never got an answer from him.

Rogelio Aug 7, 2026

5 out of 5 stars 5

Jonathan Jul 27, 2026

Fast shipping! Works great! Very high quality! Awesome seller! Will buy again! A+++

Jonathan Jul 27, 2026

5 out of 5 stars 5

Adrian Jun 30, 2026

Took a while to arrive in the UK, but works right away, plugged it into my ps5 riff master guitar on the ps3 with no issues at all.

Adrian Jun 30, 2026

5 out of 5 stars 5

Fred Jun 25, 2026

This item is amazing for the Xbox 360 especially (I’ve only tried it on the 360) this will work on most guitars out there, personally I’ve been using it for my CRKD guitar that I own (multi-platform) and it’s been working amazing. So far I’ve tested it on 3 guitars. My CRKD guitar (CAN BE USED WITH USB ADAPTER), A PS3 rock band guitar (WILL WORK WITH DONGLE), it also works with my Wii rock band 2 guitar (WILL ALSO WORK WITH DONGLE) and it’s been an amazing product, so amazing I ordered 2 of them. 10/10 would recommend ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Fred Jun 25, 2026

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