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  • CaptainZombie
    Brains
    • Jul 2003
    • 37851

    #46
    Re: 360 Guitar Hero Impressions

    Originally posted by cocobee
    Man, I'm thinking about it--if it wasn't rush hour I'd go in a heartbeat. If you purchase it, it's yours right? They'll have to hold it. What I don't get is why they get to sell it? It'd be a waste if they tell me to come back Tuesday.
    Originally posted by thelwig14
    I don't see how you would have a problem, but my theory was if I did, I was leaving with a $24 gift card because Circuit City has that online ordering policy. I have not heard yet of anyone not having the CC not sell it to them after they online ordered it. But you never know I guess.
    When I saw this message, I decided that at 6:00pm I would look up GH2 on CC.com and find the nearest CC that has it in stock. I had a few show up but they were near where I work at. So I figure what the hell I'll give it a shot, but I didn't order it online from home just incase they gave me some grief when I had paid for it. I went to the store looking in their videogame section, but nothing was out. He then goes asks his manager, but they tell me that it doesn't come out till 4/3.

    I then turnaround and tell them how I can order it online and then come in to pick it up. So they check out CC.com. The manager makes a few phone calls and then tells me if I order online its mine to have since the bundle won't scan through their computers like the pre-release games do at Target now. I walk over to their Firedog station, order the game online through CC.com with instore pickup and then head to the counter to pickup the game. I drove 45+ minutes one way to get this thing but well worth it.

    So far, this is the same game as the PS2 version with the updated graphics and Dolby Digital through your stereo. I really like the addition of Possom Kingdom. My only complaint so far is that the guitar is pissing me off for 1 reason, hitting "back" to activate "star power" is a bitch as to how they placed it. But if you tilt the guitar upwards it will also activate "star power" which is fine, but I do wish that the "back" button was better placed. Its a bit harder to do if your sitting down.

    I need to find a way to get the 1600 points on Tuesday. There was a problem with their entire computer system at CC so they couldn't get me a receipt. I'll call them tomorrow to see if they can print me one.

    Plus this guitar, feels a bit tighter than the PS2 ones when hitting the notes.
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    • thelwig14
      Banned
      • Jul 2002
      • 3145

      #47
      Re: 360 Guitar Hero Impressions

      Originally posted by candyman56
      When I saw this message, I decided that at 6:00pm I would look up GH2 on CC.com and find the nearest CC that has it in stock. I had a few show up but they were near where I work at. So I figure what the hell I'll give it a shot, but I didn't order it online from home just incase they gave me some grief when I had paid for it. I went to the store looking in their videogame section, but nothing was out. He then goes asks his manager, but they tell me that it doesn't come out till 4/3.

      I then turnaround and tell them how I can order it online and then come in to pick it up. So they check out CC.com. The manager makes a few phone calls and then tells me if I order online its mine to have since the bundle won't scan through their computers like the pre-release games do at Target now. I walk over to their Firedog station, order the game online through CC.com with instore pickup and then head to the counter to pickup the game. I drove 45+ minutes one way to get this thing but well worth it.

      So far, this is the same game as the PS2 version with the updated graphics and Dolby Digital through your stereo. I really like the addition of Possom Kingdom. My only complaint so far is that the guitar is pissing me off for 1 reason, hitting "back" to activate "star power" is a bitch as to how they placed it. But if you tilt the guitar upwards it will also activate "star power" which is fine, but I do wish that the "back" button was better placed. Its a bit harder to do if your sitting down.

      I need to find a way to get the 1600 points on Tuesday. There was a problem with their entire computer system at CC so they couldn't get me a receipt. I'll call them tomorrow to see if they can print me one.

      Plus this guitar, feels a bit tighter than the PS2 ones when hitting the notes.

      Good to hear you buckled.

      And I totally agree with you about the guitar. It feels much, much tighter than the PS2. I feel like I am not getting any "cheap" mistakes.

      I am digging it. And I went back and checked GH1 and there are 30 songs (not counting the bonus). With 10 due on Tuesday, I assume it will only take 2 more updates to release the whole game.

      Awesome game. I am loving the HD.

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      • RockyTop1
        All Star
        • Apr 2004
        • 8267

        #48
        Re: 360 Guitar Hero Impressions

        It's in stock at 2 CC's near my house. Might have to try this tomorrow.
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        • CaptainZombie
          Brains
          • Jul 2003
          • 37851

          #49
          Re: 360 Guitar Hero Impressions

          Originally posted by thelwig14
          Good to hear you buckled.

          And I totally agree with you about the guitar. It feels much, much tighter than the PS2. I feel like I am not getting any "cheap" mistakes.

          I am digging it. And I went back and checked GH1 and there are 30 songs (not counting the bonus). With 10 due on Tuesday, I assume it will only take 2 more updates to release the whole game.

          Awesome game. I am loving the HD.
          I need to thank you as if you never posted this about CC, I would have not of found the game today.

          I can't wait for all the GH1 songs to become available, I like most of the songs better on that one. Yes, it does feel much tighter than the PS2 version.
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          • thelwig14
            Banned
            • Jul 2002
            • 3145

            #50
            Re: 360 Guitar Hero Impressions

            Originally posted by candyman56
            I need to thank you as if you never posted this about CC, I would have not of found the game today.

            I can't wait for all the GH1 songs to become available, I like most of the songs better on that one. Yes, it does feel much tighter than the PS2 version.
            No problem.


            Per IGN....
            Ten new songs are great, but the ability to download additional tracks from the Xbox Live Marketplace is what really gives this version legs. Songs from the original Guitar Hero will be available on the Marketplace. We haven't learned the full list, but our reliable source (call him Lars Umlaut) tells us that Ozzy's "Bark at the Moon", Red Hot Chili Peppers' "Higher Ground", and Incubus' "Stellar" will all come in the first wave roughly a week after the game launches.

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            • bcruise
              Hall Of Fame
              • Mar 2004
              • 23274

              #51
              Re: 360 Guitar Hero Impressions

              Welcome to the addiction, 360'ites.

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              • sdrotar
                OS Managing Ed., 2002-07
                • Jul 2002
                • 1055

                #52
                Re: 360 Guitar Hero Impressions

                Odd question: Do the 360 X-plorer controllers come with shoulder straps?
                Shawn Drotar
                Former Managing Editor, OperationSports.com (2002-07)

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                • CaptainZombie
                  Brains
                  • Jul 2003
                  • 37851

                  #53
                  Re: 360 Guitar Hero Impressions

                  Originally posted by sdrotar
                  Odd question: Do the 360 X-plorer controllers come with shoulder straps?
                  yup, they do.
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                  • JohnnytheSkin
                    All Star
                    • Jul 2003
                    • 5914

                    #54
                    Re: 360 Guitar Hero Impressions

                    Originally posted by bcruise
                    Welcome to the addiction, 360'ites.
                    Shoot, I'm surprised my wife hasn't thrown a fit yet, after buying both for PS2, an extra controller so she can play, as well as buying it for my little sister!

                    The breaking point might come with the DLC and the wireless controller

                    Either way, IMO, it's worth it to see how I compare with the rest of the world on Expert! I know I'm not the best, but having the online leaderboards should be fun!
                    I may not have gone where I intended to go, but I think I have ended up where I needed to be. - Douglas Adams

                    Oh, sorry...I got distracted by the internet. - Scott Pilgrim

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                    • sdrotar
                      OS Managing Ed., 2002-07
                      • Jul 2002
                      • 1055

                      #55
                      Re: 360 Guitar Hero Impressions

                      Originally posted by sdrotar
                      Odd question: Do the 360 X-plorer controllers come with shoulder straps?
                      Originally posted by candyman56
                      yup, they do.
                      Sweet. Thanks!
                      Shawn Drotar
                      Former Managing Editor, OperationSports.com (2002-07)

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                      • CaptainZombie
                        Brains
                        • Jul 2003
                        • 37851

                        #56
                        Re: 360 Guitar Hero Impressions

                        Originally posted by JohnnytheSkin
                        Shoot, I'm surprised my wife hasn't thrown a fit yet, after buying both for PS2, an extra controller so she can play, as well as buying it for my little sister!

                        The breaking point might come with the DLC and the wireless controller

                        Either way, IMO, it's worth it to see how I compare with the rest of the world on Expert! I know I'm not the best, but having the online leaderboards should be fun!
                        I wish they would have released wireless guitars, but I guess there was some kind of legal issue with MS.

                        Originally posted by sdrotar
                        Sweet. Thanks!

                        No problem.
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                        • ExtremeGamer
                          Extra Life 11/3/18
                          • Jul 2002
                          • 35299

                          #57
                          Re: 360 Guitar Hero Impressions

                          Originally posted by candyman56
                          I wish they would have released wireless guitars, but I guess there was some kind of legal issue with MS.




                          No problem.
                          They are working on wireless guitars though, rumors of a release with GH 3.

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                          • jdros13
                            MVP
                            • Oct 2004
                            • 1255

                            #58
                            Re: 360 Guitar Hero Impressions

                            Controller question....

                            I sit far from my tv - how long is the cord? I want to know if I need to get a usb extention when I pick this up. I sit about 15 ft from the console, so I'd need it to be at least that long (damn microsoft not sharing their wireless info).

                            It's in stock at 3 CC's on my way home from work this afternoon, so I guess I'll pick it up at CC and then do the return thing with my Tuesday purchase.
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                            • CaptainZombie
                              Brains
                              • Jul 2003
                              • 37851

                              #59
                              Re: 360 Guitar Hero Impressions

                              Originally posted by ExtremeGamer
                              They are working on wireless guitars though, rumors of a release with GH 3.
                              Is GH3 exclusive to the PS3 or multi-platform?
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                              • CaptainZombie
                                Brains
                                • Jul 2003
                                • 37851

                                #60
                                Re: 360 Guitar Hero Impressions

                                Originally posted by jdros13
                                Controller question....

                                I sit far from my tv - how long is the cord? I want to know if I need to get a usb extention when I pick this up. I sit about 15 ft from the console, so I'd need it to be at least that long (damn microsoft not sharing their wireless info).

                                It's in stock at 3 CC's on my way home from work this afternoon, so I guess I'll pick it up at CC and then do the return thing with my Tuesday purchase.
                                It's about 10-12 feet I believe, so you will have to get the USB extension.
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