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  • Blzer
    Resident film pundit
    • Mar 2004
    • 42520

    #136
    Re: 360 Guitar Hero Impressions

    I played this at the Best Buy kiosk the other day. Better visuals, but I don't think it was calibrated correctly to the HDTV. The guy I was playing with just said to screw it and keep playing, so I did. Anyway, I can't really compare sound or anything because they weren't using 5.1 DD. I honestly didn't like the controller as much; the buttons seemed to not "pop-out" as much on this controller as they do on the PS2 controller. It's also really weird when using the Whammy Bar, because on-screen it's like a choppy wave.

    Oh well, I'm sure GH2 for 360 will be awesome to do 720p/1080i, 5.1 DD, and downloadable content.
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    • shon
      Me?
      • Jul 2003
      • 503

      #137
      Re: 360 Guitar Hero Impressions

      Well picked it up last night from walmart had to goto another one because the people at the first were very rude but anyway there were 2 other people waiting so I got home about 12:30 and fired it up.

      The graphics are awesome the lighting effects are well done and I like it. There are slight pauses in the menu's every once in a while no problem just noticeable.

      The audio is what I was really interested in and it did sound good although I couldn't turn it up like I wanted(people sleeping). I like 5.1 DD.

      The guitar. At first I didn't like it. The second strap holder is underneath the fretboard so the guitar doesn't sit well vertically it is kind of at an angle and I had trouble at first. But after about 30 min I started to like it. I has a longer body that might right hand can lean on so I can balance the guitar better. The whammy bar I have mixed feelings. It doesn't seem to register unless you pull it all the way down, it works but not like I am used to. It did stay where I left it so that was good. The start and select are small and a little tough to hit when you need to pause but probably get used to that too. I like the fret buttons and was able to hit some solos that I had trouble with in ps2. I play with a pick and it felt fine.

      I only got to play about 5 of the new songs and they are okay I am not to the ones that I really want to play. Billion dollar babies was my favorite so far. I unlocked all the bonus songs and played the 2 new ones they are pretty good.

      The achievements are nice but I know I wont get all of them. Play Jordan on expert with 5 stars. No way.

      The leaderboards are going to be awesome and can't wait for more friends to get on there for some competition. I was the only one on my friends leaderboard so I was number one for awhile. Yes....

      Can't wait for the download-able songs.


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      • cocobee
        MVP
        • Nov 2002
        • 1182

        #138
        Re: 360 Guitar Hero Impressions

        Just picked it up at CC + 1600 pts which was a good deal. Very happy with it but only got about an hour with it. Will play when I get back from work.

        Will there be a code to unlock everything, not a big career mode guy. I just want to pick it up and play.
        Last edited by cocobee; 04-03-2007, 10:31 AM.

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        • FlyingFinn
          MVP
          • Jul 2002
          • 3956

          #139
          Re: 360 Guitar Hero Impressions

          After you play all the songs, what is the incentive to keep playing the game? I have never played before and I am trying to decide if I should pick it up.

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          • CaptainZombie
            Brains
            • Jul 2003
            • 37851

            #140
            Re: 360 Guitar Hero Impressions

            Additional guitars are nearly impossible to find. I called Best Buy, CC's, Gamestops and nobody had them. All the Gamestops received 2 in, but I was able to find 1 at the Gamestop 1 used to work at when it was an EB. I wonder how long it will be before the additional guitars will be easy to find.
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            • Brandwin
              Hall Of Fame
              • Jul 2002
              • 30621

              #141
              Re: 360 Guitar Hero Impressions

              Originally posted by cocobee
              Just picked it up at CC + 1600 pts which was a good deal. Very happy with it but only got about an hour with it. Will play when I get back from work.

              Will there be a code to unlock everything, not a big career mode guy. I just want to pick it up and play.
              You get free XBL points if you buy it at CC? Does it cost more there?

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              • CaptainZombie
                Brains
                • Jul 2003
                • 37851

                #142
                Re: 360 Guitar Hero Impressions

                Originally posted by DookieMowf
                You get free XBL points if you buy it at CC? Does it cost more there?
                Its $89.99 at CC, but you get the free 1600 which equals the game to $69.99.
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                • ExtremeGamer
                  Extra Life 11/3/18
                  • Jul 2002
                  • 35299

                  #143
                  Re: 360 Guitar Hero Impressions

                  Originally posted by candyman56
                  Additional guitars are nearly impossible to find. I called Best Buy, CC's, Gamestops and nobody had them. All the Gamestops received 2 in, but I was able to find 1 at the Gamestop 1 used to work at when it was an EB. I wonder how long it will be before the additional guitars will be easy to find.
                  I found one today, had no interest in a 2nd one, but the wife said she wanted to start playing, so I picked it up. My EB got in like 10 of them.

                  Then went to CC and got my 1600 points from getting GH2 over the weekend. No hassle at all, gave me the points card and I left.

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                  • RockyTop1
                    All Star
                    • Apr 2004
                    • 8267

                    #144
                    Re: 360 Guitar Hero Impressions

                    Originally posted by ExtremeGamer
                    I found one today, had no interest in a 2nd one, but the wife said she wanted to start playing, so I picked it up. My EB got in like 10 of them.

                    Then went to CC and got my 1600 points from getting GH2 over the weekend. No hassle at all, gave me the points card and I left.
                    What did you say? just that you bought it over the weekend and now you saw this deal?
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                    • ExtremeGamer
                      Extra Life 11/3/18
                      • Jul 2002
                      • 35299

                      #145
                      Re: 360 Guitar Hero Impressions

                      Originally posted by RockyTop1
                      What did you say? just that you bought it over the weekend and now you saw this deal?
                      Pretty much. They looked at me funny, grabbed the ad. Walked to the back, grabbed a points card, adjusted my receipt and I left. Took 3 minutes.

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                      • plasticbeast
                        MVP
                        • Dec 2005
                        • 886

                        #146
                        Re: 360 Guitar Hero Impressions

                        Just picked it up at CC during my lunch. I got the free 1600 point live card too. I can't wait to try it out when I get home. I am not sure what to expect since I have never played before.
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                        • CaptainZombie
                          Brains
                          • Jul 2003
                          • 37851

                          #147
                          Re: 360 Guitar Hero Impressions

                          Originally posted by ExtremeGamer
                          I found one today, had no interest in a 2nd one, but the wife said she wanted to start playing, so I picked it up. My EB got in like 10 of them.

                          Then went to CC and got my 1600 points from getting GH2 over the weekend. No hassle at all, gave me the points card and I left.
                          During lunch I have to head over to CC to get my 1600 points and then my wife is going to pickup the 2nd guitar after she picks up my daughter from school. With the family coming over on Sunday, we need that second guitar.
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                          • Brandwin
                            Hall Of Fame
                            • Jul 2002
                            • 30621

                            #148
                            Re: 360 Guitar Hero Impressions

                            CC better not sell out. I can't get over there until after work.

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                            • nyisles16
                              All Star
                              • Apr 2003
                              • 8317

                              #149
                              Re: 360 Guitar Hero Impressions

                              just got back from GS with mine... & now realize i have no coordination
                              Last edited by nyisles16; 04-03-2007, 11:36 AM.

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                              • dagger55
                                No end in sight...
                                • Jul 2004
                                • 7907

                                #150
                                Re: 360 Guitar Hero Impressions

                                can i take my receipt and a cc ad and get the 1600 points at a walmart?

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