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guitars
Buy a Modded Guitar Hero Controller To Cheat at Fake Rocking
We're big Guitar Hero/Rock Band fans, but buying a controller so that it can play the songs perfectly so that you don't have to do anything? That's taking it a bit too far. More »
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By Jason ChenComment by soulfinger: I've never understood the idea of cheating at video games. You aren't WINNING anything. You're just proving what how insecure... 11 Responses | Other threads
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Logitech Realistic Wireless Guitar Hero Controller Headed To Xbox 360
Much like they did with the PS2/PS3, Logitech is bringing a realistic wireless controller for Guitar Hero to the Xbox 360. More »
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By Sean FallonComment by 206: You can buy a used fender strat a practice amp and lunch for that same price. 25 Responses | Other threads
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New Guitar Hero 5 Guitar Looks Just Like the Old One
It looks the same, but it's not! On the inside, anyway. More » -
editorial
Plastic Controllers Are the Future - Stop Complaining
That Tony Hawk plastic peripheral skateboard elicited groans from people who didn't want yet another plastic controller in their living room, but you know what? Suck it up, because they're the future. More »
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By Jason ChenComment by OMG! Ponies!: I'd rather be playing my guitar. I'd rather be able to actually ride a skateboard. I'd rather be out... 25 Responses | Other threads
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lightning review
Nyko Metal Pedal Review
The Gadget: Nyko Metal Pedal, a Rock Band/Guitar Hero replacement pedal. More »
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By Mark WilsonComment by SJRNWT: I can't play this game worth shit... While everyone's playing GH or Rock Band, I'm the guy sitting on the couch... 6 Responses | Other threads
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gaming
Handy Guides for Repairing Guitar Hero Instruments
One modder posted a handful of guides for fixing common Guitar Hero instrument problems, like flaccid whammy bars and unresponsive drumheads. Worth a looksie even if you're only duct-tape-proficient. [PowerTunePlus via Ars via Lifehacker]
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By Mark WilsonComment by BuyingPowerTools_GitEmSteveDave: So a flaccid whammy bar is a common problem? I told her that, but she didn't look like she... 4 Responses | Other threads
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guitars
Zivix Headliner Guitar Will Befuddle the Guitar Hero Haters
Legitimate guitarists have a beef with Guitar Hero/Rock Band mainly because they make people think they can actually play guitar. But what of the Zivix Headliner, a real guitar that works with these games? More »
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By Jack LoftusComment by Tim Reid: Well is it Zivix or Divix? I mean obviously by clicking the link I know it's Zivix, but geez... 12 Responses | Other threads
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android
Guitar Hero Coming to Android Phones
Guitar Hero has been available on other cellphones for a while now, but far be it from Activision to pass up an opportunity to cash in on a big platform like Android. More » -
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Headbang Hero Delights Hardest-Core Rhythm Gamers, Chiropractors
It's the next obvious step in the progression, and the one essential ingredient Rock Band forgot: Strap on Headbang Hero's accelerometer-equipped wireless wig, flash the horns, and show those emo girlymen how it's done. More »
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By John MahoneyComment by YourTechSupport: *yawn* Wake me up when they put out Mosh Pit Hero. 3 Responses | Other threads
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guitar hero
14-year-old Breaks 80 Plastic Guitars To Set Guitar Hero Record
This amazing story of a 14-year-old kid setting the 973,954 point record in Guitar Hero would be an example of man triumphing over technology—if only that technology could actually keep up. More » -
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Disney Star Guitarist: Guitar Hero, But With Real Guitars
Any real guitarist will tell you that Guitar Hero has nothing to do with any real-world instrument. Disney, surprisingly, has created an educational and inoffensive spin that uses a real guitar as a controller. More »
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By Dan NosowitzComment by albokay: great, another thing id like that they wont put a left handed version out for. 8 Responses | Other threads
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guitar hero
Have Fake Guitar Games Finally Peaked?
Good news for those of us with injuries from tripping over plastic guitars only to land on a plastic drumset. According to Electronic Entertainment Design and Research, the Guitar Hero franchise is "reaching its peak."
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By Mark WilsonComment by kthxbai: Ohhh thats a sick pic... RIP DIMEBAG DARRELL Maybee Guitar Hero and Rock Band would have a better following with more... 7 Responses | Other threads
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peripherals
Nyko Metal Pedal: Music Games to Fully Embrace Satan
Someone give somebody at Nyko a raise, because they finally remembered the most important component of any pretend rock setup: Skeletons!
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By Mark WilsonComment by anus1220: 20$? not bad, too bad i payed 300$ for my iron cobra's. i hate the fact that gh and rb require... 3 Responses | Other threads
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guitar hero
Crazy Guy Beats Guitar Hero 3 Using Drums
If you have ever tried to play the guitar using drumsticks, you were probably drinking the same paint thinner as I was drinking, because it's impossible*. Unless you are playing with Guitar Hero III. And you have a custom midi controller designed to play as it if you were drumming. And you kick ass playing drums. But then, you would probably be the crazy guy who recorded himself in this amazing video just to show that he can a) replace Animal in The Muppets and b) beat the crap out of you playing Guitar Hero III using sticks. [College Humor — Thanks Jon B.] More » -
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Trumpet Hero Would Have Been Very Popular in the 1940s
Do you like music-based video games, but find the instruments that they incorporate are just too cool? You don't dream about being a rock star, you dream about getting beat up behind the bleachers after marching band practice. You have no use for guitars! That's where Trumpet Hero comes in. More » -
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Activision Screws Up Their Own Guitar Hero Compatibility Charts
At first glance, these Activision-made Guitar Hero/Rock Band instrument compatibility charts appear very handy. That is, until you realize that they're completely overrun by inaccuracies. It didn't take long for the Kotaku commenters to rip apart the list, with one reader finding flaws with data on each platform. So we're left with one question: More »
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By Mark WilsonComment by pekosROB: OH yeah, and why is it that RB "instruments" all work with GH but not the other way around? Does... 4 Responses | Other threads
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iphone apps
The Week in iPhone Apps: Ch-Ch-Ch-Ch-Changes!
A lot of things changed this week. A lot. Personally I could not be happier (not one bit), but even if it's good, change can often be a bumpy process. But you know what never changes? The tidal of wave of new applications that hits the App Store each and every week. Our rock. Let us dive in. More »
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By John MahoneyComment by JackMatt: need to start The Week in GPhone Apps. 2 Responses | Other threads
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guitar hero
Entrench Gender Norms While Breaking Them With Pink Guitar Hero Controllers
As a chick who's incredibly into both gaming and tech stuff, one of my biggest pet peeves EVER is the pinkification of girl stuff. Want to make me automatically hate something? Make it a shade of dusted coral. So despite these Aly & AJ-designed Rock Band and Guitar Hero-compatible controllers being in somewhat interesting shapes and relatively stylish (if you're 16) patterns... my first reaction is to want to puke all over them. Still, just because I can't stand pink doesn't mean there aren't gamer girls out there who actually do like the whole cutesy-wootsey ultra-femme look—if you know one, you can pick up one of these for $70 at Daisy Rock Girl Guitars. Oh god, just the name of that store makes me nauseous. [Daisy Rock via Popgadget]
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By Elaine ChowComment by Shamoononon, Vampire Grater: There is no around this comment because I know the next guy will make it... Looks like a pair a dusted... 4 Responses | Other threads
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liars
PS3 Guitar Hero Drums Aren't Working in Rock Band
Since Guitar Hero: World Tour features a full set of instruments that are nearly identical to Rock Band's, Activision decided that it was time to take the high road and make their PS3 hardware completely compatible with their competition. Great, right? Well it is, except for one minor catch: PS3 Guitar Hero drums are not working in Rock Band. Oh, and the Rock Band mic isn't working in Guitar Hero, either. More »
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By Mark WilsonComment by The Chad: Why do people buy both? It's the same freakin' thing but then I guess I don't understand this craze anyways 4 Responses | Other threads
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rock 'n' roll
Wayne Coyne's Guitar Hero Controller Mod Is, Unsurprisingly, The Coolest We've Ever Seen
Wayne Coyne of the Flaming Lips, what a guy. Befitting his eternally-brilliant-child-trapped-inside-acid-washed-adult self, he has built a fantastic looking Guitar Hero guitar mod that melds a Korg Kaoss pad, a working GH controller and a beautiful white Gibson double-neck guitar—a rig he's using to film a brief 8-second spot for NBC, of all things. The question is, how will Wayne's GH mod face off against Dwight Schrute's recorder? More »
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By John MahoneyComment by Jamaces: wayne coyne really pisses me off. That's not even genius. He will use that on stage, yet he will not even be... 4 Responses | Other threads
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Gene Simmons' Badass Battleaxe Guitar For Rock Band and Guitar Hero
Whether you are a KISS fan or not, you have to admit that this Rock Band and Guitar Hero compatible replica of his signature bass is just...plain...awesome. I know it is hard to look away, but if I could have your attention for just a moment you might be interested to know that it also features a bi-directional strum bar, ultra-responsive fret buttons, an analog whammy bar and an $80 price tag. Appropriately enough, it is set to be released on Halloween. [Amazon via Kotaku]
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By Sean FallonComment by kaiban: can i get a replica tongue to go with that guitar? 5 Responses | Other threads
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guitar hero
Logitech Premiere Edition Guitar Is Such, Such Guitar Hero Overkill
The Logitech Wireless Guitar Controller, Premiere Edition shows that even a keyboard and mouse manufacturer is ready to challenge Fender in the world of high end game guitars. The $250 PS2/PS3 accessory features a premium build including a genuine wood neck, rosewood fingerboard and metal frets. More »
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By Mark WilsonComment by Muffgun: Probably missing the point, but um, why not just like, you know, learn to play a real guitar ? 14 Responses | Other threads
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ouch!
Rage Wireless Guitar Leaks Acid, Can Burn Your Rock Jewels
The US Consumer Product Safety Commission has recalled all the 57,000 $55 Rage Wireless Guitars sold to date, all made in China. The reason: A circuit board defect that can cause the AA batteries included to leak acid if they are installed incorrectly. This means the acid may reach consumers flesh and product chemical burns in sensitive parts, with one case already reported to the CPSC. More »
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By Jesus DiazComment by Pretolo: No sympathy. If you can't install the batteries correctly, you deserve some acid sprayed all over yourself. Do... 4 Responses | Other threads
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street life
Old British Busker Demonstrates Guitar Hero v0.1
You don't even have to ask this English busker/artist/engineer why he made his pedal-driven, guitar-plucking, steampunk-looking musical whatsit, because his reasons are bolted to the side: More »
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By John HerrmanComment by HagarMenelaus: Awesome-- and engineering solution to a social problem. : ) 3 Responses | Other threads
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thank giz it's friday
10 Ways to Ditch Guitar Hero and Score With Real Groupies
So, Guitar Hero: World Tour is set to drop on the 26th. That is all well and good if you are a fan, but the last time I checked, record labels were not handing out millions of dollars to Guitar Hero virtuosos so they could tour the world and score with groupies. The only way that is going to happen is if you learn how to play a real instrument and get yourself on stage. That is where the following gadgets can help. More »
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Comment by DarkHavoc99: Awwww man! No vid of the guy from Creative playing the drums on the keyboard. Well ill post it then...... 4 Responses | Other threads
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gaming
Guitar Hero: World Tour Gets Deluxe $240 Version, Rips You Off
If you're looking to pick up Guitar Hero: World tour when it comes out on October 26th, you'll have a choice between the wussy regular edition and the awesome deluxe edition. While yes, we may be headed for an economic depression, you'll still want to spend the extra $50 on the deluxe edition. It comes with a keychain! More » -
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Audio Engineer Claims that Metallica's Latest Album Sounds Better on Guitar Hero III
Mastering Engineer Ian Shepherd is among those who believe that the distortion Metallica fans have been complaining about since the release of Death Magnetic is not present in the Guitar Hero III version. As he notes: "In comparison, the released CD version is - to coin a technical phrase - smashed to f**k." So who or what is to blame here? Shepherd believes that the album was the latest victim of the so-called "loudness wars" going on in the industry right now. That is to say, engineers are over-editing and sacrificing sound quality to achieve a higher level of louditude. The GHII version strips away the clipping and focuses more on dynamic range. More »
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By Sean FallonComment by Soliq: Is this something that's typical of Rick Rubin? 4 Responses | Other threads
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guitar hero: world tour
Secret Guitar Hero 4 "Instrument" Revealed
Rumors have been swirling about what the mystery instrument would be in the upcoming Guitar Hero: World Tour. Our money was on accordion, but the truth is that the "instrument" isn't really an instrument at all. It's actually MIDI tracks on your PC. In other words, users will be able to import their own songs into the game. The catch is that the feature will only work with all instruments if you are using a PS3. Xbox 360 owners will have to settle for drum tracks only because of "unspecified hardware issues"—which kind of makes it all but useless really. [Shacknews via Kotaku]
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By Sean FallonComment by fuzzymuffins: wow. what a killer-app killer for rock n roll ... MIDI.... this may come off even worse than some karaoke... 6 Responses | Other threads
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drumsticks review
Lightning Review: Illuminated LED Drumsticks For Rock Band, Guitar Hero World Tour
The Gadget: These illuminated LED drumsticks from The Ant Commandos light up when smacked, which give your Rock Band or Guitar Hero drumming a extra level of "light up stage show". They're made of plastic and are heavier than the wooden sticks, and are powered by two AA batteries (included). It's kinda goofy, but so is playing plastic instruments in your living room. More »
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By Jason ChenComment by Mr_LaZy: Wow, as a real drummer, I have to say they're going overboard on this one... Smack this thing against a crash... 3 Responses | Other threads
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dj hero
Here Come the Living Room DJ Poseurs: Activision's DJ Hero Revealed
Our sister blog Kotaku already has all the latest deets on Activision's DJ Hero, but we'd be remiss here at Gizmodo if we didn't at least profile the latest bit of shiny video game-related plastic that could be invading living rooms in the near future. After more than a dozen iterations and two years of development time, the "controller" looks like a "simplified DJ deck." There's a platter for scratching; sampling buttons; a cross fader; and a sound effects dial (think whammy bar in Guitar Hero, says Kotaku). Check out Kotaku for more, including info on the leg grooves developer FreeStyleGames has included on the base of the unit for super lazy couch DJ heroes! Please note the image is not what DJ Hero looks like. [Kotaku]
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By Jack LoftusComment by plazma: Im too lazy to get up and change a record over these days just for listening. Plus if i... 11 Responses | Other threads
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christiantech
Guitar Praise: Guitar Hero Minus the Sex, Drugs and Rock 'n Roll
When you siphon the antiestablishmentism out of rock 'n roll, you get one of two things—Christian rock or The Jonas Brothers. Neither is the most ideal listening situation. Still, we're not ones to judge, so here's just the thing for all of you Christian rockers in the audience. Guitar Praise, the Christian response to Guitar Hero, is coming soon to Mac and PC for $100. Bundled with one wireless guitar, it packs a long list of exciting music and bands we've never heard of (other than, OK we admit it, dc Talk): More »
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By Mark WilsonComment by Joesyuh: I, being a Christian, don't appreciate being mocked for my religion. It is fine if you disagree but there is... 23 Responses | Other threads
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guitar hero: world tour
Guitar Hero: World Tour to Get Mystery Peripheral Just for Studio Mode
G4 says they've got a scoop on a Guitar Hero: World Tour peripheral that hasn't been announced yet, one that's just for the game's studio mode to help you make music. It's not for the game mode at all, apparently. We're kind of thinkin' accordion, but G4 guesses it'll be a keyboard. Another option is something like Beatmania's turntable/keyboard controller, or this fine musical instrument. [G4]
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Comment by Markarian: I play the Keyboard/Piano and It'd be nice if I could finally give a shit about Rock Band. more » | Other threads
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guitar hero
A Man-Sized Guitar Hero Portable
No offense to the Nintendo DS version of Guitar Hero, but when I'm pretending to be Mick Mars the last thing I need is to be fumbling around with some tiny gaming handheld. One modder has felt my pain and hacked a wireless PS2 guitar to integrate with Guitar Hero: On Tour and allow full-out faux instrumental jamming. More » -
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Rock Band and Guitar Hero Instruments Will Finally Play Nice Together on PS3
After bickering between Activision and Harmonix meant you couldn't use Guitar Hero's guitars with Rock Band on the PS3 ('cause Activision wanted moolah for Harmonix to release the patch), Sony has grabbed them both firmly by the nuts and said "everybody's instruments must work with everybody's games." More » -
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Logitech Making Premium Guitar Hero Instruments
Logitech's just partnered up with Activision to release some official "premium" instruments for the upcoming Guitar Hero World Tour game. There aren't a whole lot of details in the release, but Logitech will provide a guitar for each of the four platforms (PS3, Xbox 360, Wii, PS2) that the game's coming out for. Why are we interested? Because Logitech actually has been known to do some pretty good peripherals, and their racing wheels are always quality. Since there is no photo of the guitar to go along with this release, well, I just had to make my own. Enjoy. [Kotaku]
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By Jason ChenComment by ChrisH027: I got to check out the Logitech Guitar Hero "blueprints" at our last trade show...Looks like some pretty cool stuff. Working... more » | Other threads
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war
Blackwater to Drop Xbox 360s Out of Planes as a Mercenary Recruitment Tool
You're probably familiar with Blackwater Worldwide, the mercenary group that works in warzones and doesn't allow itself to be held back by silly things like ethics or respect for human life. Well, they're looking to hire some new mercenaries, and they know that they want people with wartime experience. That means troops. How do you get on current troops' good side? How about dropping free Xbox 360s with Guitar Hero out of planes for them in Afghanistan? More » -
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Band Geek Hero Shirts Proclaim You King of the Keytar
Guitarists may get all the chicks, but some of us loudly and proudly played less popular instruments and heck, we ought to get a chance to be a hero too! While I plead with Harmonix to include the noble Euphonium in their next music game, you other band geeks can show solidarity with your instrument of choice by wearing it on your shirt. Torsopants has a crazy collection of Guitar Hero parodies for almost every musical player out there. Banjo Hero? Kazoo Hero? Didgeridoo Hero? All yours for $19 plus shipping. [Torsopants via Boingboing]
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By Elaine ChowComment by nlongtin: I did a mock-up of "Cowbell Hero" here [www.technologytranslated.com] I would also like to see a game where you play a... more » | Other threads
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rock band
Guitar Hero and Rock Band Controller Mod For Finicky Fingers
Guitar Hero fans usually hate the Rock Band guitar controller and vice versa. Instructables has a pretty good how-to that can solve the problem for Guitar Hero fans at the cost of a Rock Band controller. It's a way to mash up an old PS2 Guitar Hero controller with the Rock Band Fender guitar and make a perfect hybrid with raised keys a clicky strum. You could just use an Xbox 360 Guitar Hero controller for Rock Band if you're on an Xbox 360, but where's the fun in that? [Instructables]
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By Matt HickeyComment by Magnakai Haaskivi: @HeartBurnKid, creepy morbid freak, @Soulgenesis: Whoops, I totally missed that the guitars were already broken. My bad on that one. more » | Other threads
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starpex
StarPex Full-Size Wooden Guitar For the PS2 and PS3
Playing Guitar Hero or Rock Band might make the average Joe feel more like a rock star—but the fact that you are playing on a tiny plastic guitar kind of ruins the fantasy. That's where the StarPex comes in. It is the first full-sized wooden guitar for the PS2/PS3 and it features a 10-button design with solo-buttons and an Overdrive/Star Power button, chrome plated tuning pegs, a wired/wireless connectivity option and a modular design that will allow users to trick out their guitar. The StarPex will be available in late August for $179.95. More »
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By Sean FallonComment by Bokusatsu_Tenshi: Overkill. Awesome for the rich though, and the price is not that bad. For the rich though. more » | Other threads
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Rage guitar controller
Mysterious Wireless Guitar Hero Controller For Wii Surfaces
A reader in Michigan sent in this image he snapped at his local Wal-Mart of a hither-to unknown controller for Guitar Hero for the Wii called the Rage. None of us have heard of it, a Google search turned up nothing, and there's nothing on Wal-Mart's website about it, so it's a mystery. But it's a sweet looking one, with the box stating it's got the most realistic action yet, light-up LEDs on the fretboard, and a realistic looking wood-toned neck. Pretty sweet, though with the $54.78 price tag, you pay for the good looks. Thanks, James!
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By Matt HickeyComment by twisted_bob: I tried this out at my local Walmart. It didn't seem to be to bad. It did feel a bit... more » | Other threads
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