Guitar Hero 3

[Don_Rico]

Well, discuss GH3 here.

We don't get GH until like in November in Europe, so I can't really say anything about it.

But I wonder, is the guitar wireless? What batteries do you use?

And uh, the rest of your opinions please.

[sportscrazed2]

hey don aren't you hawaiin? i believe that the guitar is wireless but i was forced to play ps2 version because my 360 was broke. the set list is so much better in guitar hero 3.

[Don_Rico]

I'm Swedish, but it's practically the same thing.

[sportscrazed2]

why did i think you were hawaiin?

[Kona Palangi]

Because like he said, they're practically the same thing. Why you would think that is completely understandable and 100% logical.

[nufan]

yes the guitar is wireless, it uses normal AA batteries which are included. I gotta go pick up some rechargables !

Yes the game is awesome !!!!!

Been playing since release on Sunday, can't get enough

[IIJoshIII]

How do you like the song selections?

[nufan]

personally i think there are some beauties in there. Theres also a few songs that arent familar to me so arent all that exciting, however I didnt know alot of the GH2 songs at first but they all grew on me. I think they have done a good job on the songs and its sweet that a lot of them are master tracks rather than covers

[Don_Rico]

Man, I can't wait for this game. Damn Europe... Ergh.

[Glock 19]

I have 80 dollar gift card and been thinking of picking this up. I never played any of the Guitar hero's. Would you reccomend this game Nufan and what's the learning curve on it?

[Don_Rico]

I played Guitar Hero for my first time this summer over at a friend's. I always thought GH was made of fail and lose, but when I played it, I fell in love. It was just so unbelievably much fun.

[IIJoshIII]

I have 80 dollar gift card and been thinking of picking this up. I never played any of the Guitar hero's. Would you reccomend this game Nufan and what's the learning curve on it?Same here. The only time I have played it is when I tried it on demo a few times at Best Buy. I was thinking about buying GHII awhile back but decided to wait for III. If ever, now is the time!

[sportscrazed2]

the song selection is the best of the 3. the songs that you buy in the store suck though. i rented it for ps2 and now that my 360 is back i will probably end up buying it. do you think its worth buying the new guitar or should i just use my current guitar?

[nufan]

Recon I would recommend it but then again I am a fan of the series. Its a blast to be honest solo and is even more fun with some buddies as it just adds to the fun. As far as learning curve goes, it is easy to pick up and play but tough to master. It comes with a tutorial to get you started and easy, medium, hard and expert difficuilty. You should cruise through easy and medium, things can get a bit hairy in tough and expert can be a real challenge.

There are a lot of haters of this game, even on this board, but honestly once you play it does become addictive and loads of fun !

sports, personally I like the new guitar, its a sweet design and heck its wireless. People say who cares about wireless but its just so much more convenient. Just think of the difference between wired and wireless controllers !

As far as the bonus songs yeah they are a little different but this is consistent with the series. They are typically "indie" songs and not so widely recognized as some of the main hits in the game.

[Glock 19]

Picked it up today, you are right it is really addicting. I am loving the songs that are included. Like you suggested went through the tutorial and playing between easy and medium till get the hang of it. But I have say is great and really fun game.

[nufan]

nice work man, you are already on my live we will have to have a guitar battle some day ;)

[IIJoshIII]

It has multiplayer? So you can play with other people over Live?

[holmz]

YUP! Has multi. I just bought a faceplate for my guitar. I am such a nerd. Oh well! It will be freakin sweet when I put it on.

[nufan]

It has multiplayer? So you can play with other people over Live?

yah you can play a bunch of different modes head 2 head on live as well as individual co-op songs (1 plays lead, 1 bass). My favorite is the new battle mode, you can use power ups against ur opponent like break their string etc !

[IIJoshIII]

Badass! All the more reason to get GHIII!

[FLANKER 5]

yah you can play a bunch of different modes head 2 head on live as well as individual co-op songs (1 plays lead, 1 bass). My favorite is the new battle mode, you can use power ups against ur opponent like break their string etc !

sweet now i have to get this game....

[KiladuBz]

how do you guys think its gonna fair against Rockband? Im a guitar hero fan, but it may be worth a look...

[nufan]

how do you guys think its gonna fair against Rockband? Im a guitar hero fan, but it may be worth a look...

i got rock band on pre order. A little concerned about supply shortages but Im sure this will be huge too, can't wait to play the drums !!!!!!!

[Sir Charles]

Im assuming that you have a choice of which instrument you buy for use with rock band, or am I just being ignorant?

[IIJoshIII]

Your guess is as good as mine, I thought it came with all three.

[IIJoshIII]

I've decided to get GHIII just so I can be like this guy.
MySpaceTV Videos: Guitar hero by FIGHT CANCER TOGETHER (http://myspacetv.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=vids.individual&videoid=21207873)

[friedkarma]

MY understanding is initially it will be all or nothing with Rock Band, you are committed to buying the whole kit and kaboodle for an outrageous sum. Sometime in Q1 2008 you'll able to buy individual instruments.

[nufan]

Im assuming that you have a choice of which instrument you buy for use with rock band, or am I just being ignorant?

Initially you can either just buy the Rock Band game (and be stuck just playing guitar with a controller or guitar hero controller) or the special edition which comes with Guitar, Drum Kit, Mic and the game itself. Actually the special edition is $169USD which i dont think is bad at all for all those peripherals. Then in early 2008 they will start to sell the instruments individually.

The real fun will be with all instruments though and a bunch of buddies over so the special edition is the one to get.

[Don_Rico]

...Get a real instrument instead, damn.

Spending $170 on plastic guitars... is kinda ***.

[Sir Charles]

Well yeah I've been playing guitar since the age of 14. But rock band interests me as something quite fun to play with mates when youve had about 20 cans of bow.

[Don_Rico]

Good point.

[nufan]

Don its kind of ironic that you started this thread about gh3 then say that spending the money on plastic guitars is ***. Like wrutless said these are great for having a bunch of mates over and having a blast. The whole thing about "get a real instrument" is old and to be honest pretty weak. Its like saying go play laser tag, stop playing halo, or go buy a real car, why play car games.

[Glock 19]

Works for me as I have no musical talent what so ever, and no ambition to learn a instrument. So I will stick to plastic a guitar lol.

[Don_Rico]

Don its kind of ironic that you started this thread about gh3 then say that spending the money on plastic guitars is ***. Like wrutless said these are great for having a bunch of mates over and having a blast. The whole thing about "get a real instrument" is old and to be honest pretty weak. Its like saying go play laser tag, stop playing halo, or go buy a real car, why play car games.

Didn't start a Rock Band thread, and imo $170 is a bit too much. For me, anyway.

[Real Gryff]

I'll stick with plastic guitars. I took lessons back in 9th grade and alls I got was frustration, guitars aren't very relaxing for people with poor musical talent.

As for GH3...good stuff :bandit:

[FLANKER 5]

I also used to take Guitar lessons, when I realized how bad i was and frustrating it was, i tried guitar hero and LOVED it kick*** songs, and i was semi-good at it, so i enjoyed it:Proud: ...

[McDaygo]

GHIII's 360 guitar is way better than the GHII one. It's wireless but the buttons and strum bar feel way better than the last one. It is damn near the same exact game as the 2nd one so you can take that either way. At least it will last longer via XBL this go around. They already put out 2 downloadable song packs for Velvet Revolver and Foo Fighters, so I hope they keep them coming. I like that those 2 packs have 3 songs from the same artist so if you like the band you won't have to settle for a song or 2 you didn't like in the 3 song pack. Hopefully they step up the bar next time or we'll end up with the Madden/Tony Hawk syndrome. If you like GH you won't regret buying it. Rawk On.

[ryanavonlee]

So, anyone have any feedback to share on Rock Band in comparison to GH3. Besides the obvious drums/mic option that comes along with Rock Band, and the different price tags. Just pure gameplay, how do they compare?

I just played GH3 on my buddies Wii last weekend and it was pretty damn fun after a couple drinks. Was thinking about getting it, but with Rock Band coming out in a couple weeks I am wondering if I should wait.

[Narfe]

Yeah, the information that Rockband comes with all the instruments is right :].
Personally I play guitar, been playing for about 4 years, but GH is so different from actual guitar and its a fun game. Its really not fair to compare each one since they are really different in so many aspects.
I want to get Rockband for the drums too! the singing will be interested.. I wonder what they will do for it?.. like how is it going to pick up right and wrong from Easy to Expert :D

[IIJoshIII]

I watched a video on YouTube and it picks up tones and pitches and such. So if you have to hit a line on the top, you have to have a higher pitch and it can go from high to low e.t.c. Pretty neat.

[Narfe]

haha thats tight but its going to suck for us people with horrible voices :o... drums here I come

[bennyboo03]

I got to play the drums for Rock Band at Wal Mart a couple days ago. It's pretty challenging, but you can pick up on it pretty quick. I like how you can actually hear the singer (the one in the game) and hear the instruments. I thought that the guitar was wayyyy too easy though. I got almost 100% on Expert on my first try. Oh, and the fret button for the guitar is... interesting. It has its ups and downs for it.

[hollywood21639]

here's a cheaper alternative (and you'll look no less stupid playing it)

Elmo's Rock & Roll Guitar - Fisher-Price - Toys "R" Us (http://www.toysrus.com/product/index.jsp?productId=2265100)

[Kona Palangi]

Why provide a link Hollyhood? Why not just take a picture of the one you already have?

[hollywood21639]

Why provide a link Hollyhood? Why not just take a picture of the one you already have?

Ok Joel, No Problem:


Ibanez RG370DXL (you play real music on this....... not the pretend kind)

[IIJoshIII]

I'm sure you just the wicked little shredder on that thing aren't you HollyHood?

[hollywood21639]

I'm sure you just the wicked little shredder on that thing aren't you HollyHood?


I do ok............only been playing for a year.

[IIJoshIII]

I guess now is as good a time as ever....my real name is Eddie Van Halen. Maybe you've heard of me?

[hollywood21639]

I guess now is as good a time as ever....my real name is Eddie Van Halen. Maybe you've heard of me?

Yes I have Mr. Van Halen. How's the hip?

[friedkarma]

I guess now is as good a time as ever....my real name is Eddie Van Halen. Maybe you've heard of me?

Then why were you in a public restroom telling people your real name is George Michael?

[Mik]

Just picked this up not too long ago, but I'm almost regretting it now that Rock Band is out... I only just started playing Hard difficulty (this is my first time playing the GH series). It's pretty fun.

[II ChipmunK II]

I bought this game in mid September and have been playing it at least one song a day trying to get better, now I can play on XPERT and have almost gotten through the final career. The learning curve is very steep once you break into the HARD and EXPERT careers, but you will get the hang of it.

Oh yeah, i bought a faceplate for my guitar too, i guess that makes me a nerd as well right??

[IIJoshIII]

Meh, I can't beat Number Of The Beast or Raining Blood on Hard. Maybe I'll go out like a man and smash my guitar on my kitchen floor like a cool guy.

[Spartan1127]

Meh, I can't beat Number Of The Beast or Raining Blood on Hard. Maybe I'll go out like a man and smash my guitar on my kitchen floor like a cool guy.

Thats what The Clash did, except they did it on stage.

[FLANKER 5]

I play it a lot when I go to friends houses, but haven't bought it because I really don't want to put the $100 in....im gonna put that money to use on RSV:2 and GTA IV......:)

[KiladuBz]

if anyone wants to play gh3 on live, send me a friend request.

[IIJoshIII]

I will as soon as I get some AA's from the store ^^.

[Kona Palangi]

For the most part, I hate every song on GH and RB. I always thought The Roots "The Next Movement" would be nice but that's mostly drums. If EA does bust out a DJ Hero you better believe Imma cop me one. Curious to see how they work it out but flossing the ones and twos on a Mobb Deep or Dogg Pond track would be rugged.

[KiladuBz]

hip hop died to me with pac.

[Kona Palangi]

hip hop died to me with pac.

Agreed but are all the songs on GH or RB current? Most are "classics" so I'd expect to see Run D.M.C. - Grand Master Flash and the Furious 5, Whodini, Tribe Called Quest, Pharcyde, Kurtis Blow, Man Parrish, De La Soul, Sugar Hill Gang ... And all the real pioneers of true hip hop.

[Mik]

hip hop died to me with pac.
Pac is in Tihauna

A DJ Hero would be really weird I think. Maybe if you could put your own songs on it...

[Kona Palangi]

Put your own songs on it? Have you ever even been behind turn tables?

[IIJoshIII]

I have! ^O^ It's badass :D