Question about the Guitar Hero games...

rowech · 11-18-2007, 09:38 AM

Do you have to have the guitar control? I'm sure it makes it better but I wonder if you have to have it. In addition, any idea if you have to buy all the instruments for Rock Band, or will you be able to just play with the regular controller?

Shkspr · 11-18-2007, 10:21 AM

In GH, it is possible to play with the standard XBox controller. In much the same way, it is possible to eat a bowl of hearty soup with a fork and knife.

rowech · 11-18-2007, 10:28 AM

What extra do you get from the guitar then? I know it makes it more "real" but is there anything you can't do the regular controller?

MikeVic · 11-18-2007, 10:35 AM

I don't know if Guitar Hero or Rock Band are games fr you if you don't see the appeal in "making it feel real."

rowech · 11-18-2007, 10:37 AM

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Originally Posted by MikeVic

I don't know if Guitar Hero or Rock Band are games fr you if you don't see the appeal in "making it feel real."

Just not sure I see the point of a married 31 year old playing with a guitar. Feels like I should just learn how to play the real thing if I'm going to go that far.

FrogMan · 11-18-2007, 10:50 AM

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Originally Posted by rowech

Just not sure I see the point of a married 31 year old playing with a guitar. Feels like I should just learn how to play the real thing if I'm going to go that far.

Is 31 the point where you become an old fart? If so, then what's the point of a married 31 yo simply playing video games at all?

FM

sterlingice · 11-18-2007, 10:51 AM

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Originally Posted by rowech

Just not sure I see the point of a married 31 year old playing with a guitar. Feels like I should just learn how to play the real thing if I'm going to go that far.

Or the appeal of a married 31 year old pretending to be a quarterback or fat italian plumber who can crush things by jumping on them or pretending to be a covert, elite special forces op, or... that just seems like a dumb reason to not want to play. Like MikeVic said, maybe Guitar Hero isn't for you.

Part of the appeal is the immersion aspect of it, pretending to play some of your favorite songs. No, none of us are living in our basement pretending we're in a band, disrupting the neighbors to show how hardcore we are. But, part of the experience is playing it with the guitar.

Also, as the bard said, "In GH, it is possible to play with the standard XBox controller. In much the same way, it is possible to eat a bowl of hearty soup with a fork and knife." You don't want to try it and you won't get anything out of it if you do. It was like in the 90s when you tried to play a button mashing fighting game like Street Fighter with a 3 button controller- I suppose you could get it to work but it's really difficult and it'd be more frustrating than anything.

SI

FrogMan · 11-18-2007, 10:53 AM

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Originally Posted by sterlingice

Or the appeal of a married 31 year old pretending to be a quarterback or fat italian plumber who can crush things by jumping on them or pretending to be a covert, elite special forces op, or... that just seems like a dumb reason to not want to play. Like MikeVic said, maybe Guitar Hero isn't for you.

Part of the appeal is the immersion aspect of it, pretending to play some of your favorite songs. No, none of us are living in our basement pretending we're in a band, disrupting the neighbors to show how hardcore we are. But, part of the experience is playing it with the guitar.

Also, as the bard said, "In GH, it is possible to play with the standard XBox controller. In much the same way, it is possible to eat a bowl of hearty soup with a fork and knife." You don't want to try it and you won't get anything out of it if you do. It was like in the 90s when you tried to play a button mashing fighting game like Street Fighter with a 3 button controller- I suppose you could get it to work but it's really difficult and it'd be more frustrating than anything.

SI

yeah, what I meant, only better said, but also with way more words.

MikeVic · 11-18-2007, 10:57 AM

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Originally Posted by rowech

Just not sure I see the point of a married 31 year old playing with a guitar. Feels like I should just learn how to play the real thing if I'm going to go that far.

Good point, and I've actually started to learn acoustic guitar after playing Guitar Hero 3.

But the amount of time it takes to learn to play songs in Guitar Hero 3 and on a real guitar is not even comparable. If you have the free time like I do, then learn real guitar.

rowech · 11-18-2007, 11:29 AM

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Originally Posted by FrogMan

Is 31 the point where you become an old fart? If so, then what's the point of a married 31 yo simply playing video games at all?

FM

My wife definitely asks that question.

FrogMan · 11-18-2007, 11:36 AM

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Originally Posted by rowech

My wife definitely asks that question.

woah, then I'm sad for you. I know my wife doesn't really understand why I spend so much time playing (although I don't spend all that much, simply more time in front of a PC than in front of a TV) but she's never asked much questions about it...

FM

StarBuck · 11-18-2007, 11:45 AM

This should be a lesson for all you guys to only marry gamer chicks. We actually think your cool when you find a great game, because that means we get to play too!

Comey · 11-18-2007, 12:01 PM

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Originally Posted by rowech

My wife definitely asks that question.

........................................................wow, that sucks.

JonInMiddleGA · 11-18-2007, 12:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Shkspr

In GH, it is possible to play with the standard XBox controller. In much the same way, it is possible to eat a bowl of hearty soup with a fork and knife.

+1

Very well put.

Raiders Army · 11-18-2007, 12:13 PM

From what I remember the guitar from GH3 or GH2 is not compatible with Rock Band and vice versa.

Lonnie · 11-18-2007, 01:16 PM

I switched from PS2 to XBOX360 when GH3 came out, so I only have one 360 Guitar. So me and my son finished Co-op mode on medium with me playing bass on the controller. The guitar is a lot easier IMO. You don't have to pick the note when using the controller, just hit the right button when the note crosses. It seemed almost like a puzzle game where blocks are falling and you click when they hit the bottom. The biggest problem I found was it uses the triggers on the controller and a fast series of single notes were problematic. If they were the short throw buttons it would maybe be easier.

I don't feel like it's eating soup with a fork and knife, maybe more like a spork.

MizzouRah · 11-18-2007, 01:26 PM

I don't see what the fun would be playing without the guitar.

JetsIn06 · 11-18-2007, 01:30 PM

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Originally Posted by MizzouRah

I don't see what the fun would be playing without the guitar.

Agreed.

Raiders Army · 11-18-2007, 02:06 PM

You can't grind your axe without an axe.

rowech · 11-18-2007, 02:13 PM

Well....obviously the opinions are strong. Does the guitar with II work with III?

Raiders Army · 11-18-2007, 02:16 PM

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Originally Posted by rowech

Well....obviously the opinions are strong. Does the guitar with II work with III?

Yes. Actually my son likes the cabled guitar from II better than the wireless from III.

sabotai · 11-18-2007, 02:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Ronnie Dobbs2

Real guitars are for old people.

So does that mean it wouldn't be lame for me to learn to play guitar now that I'm 30? Sweet!

rowech · 11-21-2007, 05:58 PM

Well....wasn't planning on getting this but walked by it in Sam's and it was only $78 for the bundle.

11-18-2007, 11:45 AM	#12
StarBuck H.S. Freshman Team Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: The Outer Planets	This should be a lesson for all you guys to only marry gamer chicks. We actually think your cool when you find a great game, because that means we get to play too! __________________ I'm in ur raiders, flying ur ships ~Save a Bat~ http://www.batworld.org Last edited by StarBuck : 11-18-2007 at 11:46 AM.

11-18-2007, 01:16 PM	#16
Lonnie High School Varsity Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Midlothian, TX	I switched from PS2 to XBOX360 when GH3 came out, so I only have one 360 Guitar. So me and my son finished Co-op mode on medium with me playing bass on the controller. The guitar is a lot easier IMO. You don't have to pick the note when using the controller, just hit the right button when the note crosses. It seemed almost like a puzzle game where blocks are falling and you click when they hit the bottom. The biggest problem I found was it uses the triggers on the controller and a fast series of single notes were problematic. If they were the short throw buttons it would maybe be easier. I don't feel like it's eating soup with a fork and knife, maybe more like a spork. __________________ Lonnie Last edited by Lonnie : 11-18-2007 at 01:17 PM.

11-18-2007, 10:21 AM	#2
Shkspr College Benchwarmer Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Amarillo, TX	In GH, it is possible to play with the standard XBox controller. In much the same way, it is possible to eat a bowl of hearty soup with a fork and knife.

11-18-2007, 10:28 AM	#3
rowech Pro Starter Join Date: Feb 2006	What extra do you get from the guitar then? I know it makes it more "real" but is there anything you can't do the regular controller?

11-18-2007, 10:35 AM	#4
MikeVic Head Coach Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Hometown of Canada	I don't know if Guitar Hero or Rock Band are games fr you if you don't see the appeal in "making it feel real."

11-18-2007, 12:13 PM	#15
Raiders Army Coordinator Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: The Black Hole	From what I remember the guitar from GH3 or GH2 is not compatible with Rock Band and vice versa.

11-18-2007, 01:26 PM	#17
MizzouRah Hall Of Famer Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Troy, Mo	I don't see what the fun would be playing without the guitar.

11-18-2007, 02:06 PM	#19
Raiders Army Coordinator Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: The Black Hole	You can't grind your axe without an axe.

11-18-2007, 02:13 PM	#20
rowech Pro Starter Join Date: Feb 2006	Well....obviously the opinions are strong. Does the guitar with II work with III?

11-21-2007, 05:58 PM	#23
rowech Pro Starter Join Date: Feb 2006	Well....wasn't planning on getting this but walked by it in Sam's and it was only $78 for the bundle.

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