Mad Catz is one of the first companies that come to mind when talking about videogame peripherals and accessories. With all the information coming out about Rock Band 3, it’s only natural we start seeing some alternatives to the standard equipment. RB3 features redesigned instruments that being an extra level of realism when playing on Pro mode.

After Gibson Guitars sued Guitar Hero’s publisher Activision and some major game retailers, alleging that the game infringes upon one of its patents (related to technology required for simulating a musical performance). It has realized that the other leading game in the music genre, Rock Band, is also in violation of its patent. Now Gibson Guitars is suing Rock Band’s developer Harmonix, its parent company MTV Networks and the game’s distributor, Electronic Arts…