Guitar Hero 360: New songs, new guitar!

by FakeTrout, filed in Games on Jan.08, 2007

The #1 reason people were still buying Playstation 2 this fall is coming to Xbox 360. Guitar Hero II will sport a classy white guitar based on the Gibson Explorer and will likely feature online functionality like song downloads (starting with the entire original Guitar Hero song list). Theres a press photo on the left of the box and guitar as well as the sticker sheet.

This much we know. But at CES yesterday, Kotaku’s Micheal McWhertor not only played it, but found out some of the new songs. Team Xbox also dig up some info. from those 2 links I’ve culled 8 of the 10 new songs:

“Surrender” – Cheap Trick {Correction: Reader Matthew points out that this track is already in the PS2 version of the game.}
“Billion Dollar Babies” -Alice Cooper
“Dead!”- My Chemical Romance
“Hush” – Deep Purple
“Life Wasted” – Pearl Jam
“Rock N Roll Hoochie Koo” – Rick Derringer
“Possum Kingdom” – Toadies
“Salvation” – Rancid

Those worried that GHII had a little too much metal can rest easy and this is a generous helping of classic and modern rock.
While I understand that online co-op is impossible, online leaderboards is going to inspire some really dedicated players in ways YouTube can’t provide. And I’ll happily shell out for some, if not all of the original Guitar Hero tracks, especially if they’re enhanced for GHII’s co-op multiplayer.

Guitar Hero II for Xbox 360 is slated for a March release in North America and Europe.

Tags: Music, Xbox 360, Xbox Live

onegoodlogan

I’m disappointed in you Zac, you forgot the most important new track of them all.
The Trooper – As made famous by IRON MAIDEN.

Iron who?

IRON F**KING MAIDEN, THAT’S WHO!
onegoodlogan

I’m disappointed in you Zac, you forgot the most important new track of them all.
The Trooper – As made famous by IRON MAIDEN.

Iron who?

IRON F**KING MAIDEN, THAT’S WHO!
onegoodlogan

I’m disappointed in you Zac, you forgot the most important new track of them all.
The Trooper – As made famous by IRON MAIDEN.

Iron who?

IRON F**KING MAIDEN, THAT’S WHO!
Phil Bond

These new songs have no more appeal for me than the pile of metal already in GHII, but combining the track lists of the two games to be simultaneously browsable is very appealing.

I don’t see why online co-op would be a problem. It’s not like you have to react to each other except to activate star power, and you can use headsets and already established on-screen cues for that.
Phil Bond

These new songs have no more appeal for me than the pile of metal already in GHII, but combining the track lists of the two games to be simultaneously browsable is very appealing.

I don’t see why online co-op would be a problem. It’s not like you have to react to each other except to activate star power, and you can use headsets and already established on-screen cues for that.
http://phil_bond.livejournal.com Phil Bond

These new songs have no more appeal for me than the pile of metal already in GHII, but combining the track lists of the two games to be simultaneously browsable is very appealing.

I don’t see why online co-op would be a problem. It’s not like you have to react to each other except to activate star power, and you can use headsets and already established on-screen cues for that.
http://powet.tv/ Zac Shipley

ye who think lag in a fighting game is a bad thing doesn’t understand why online co-op wouldn’t work? Lag would cripple the rhythm.
http://powet.tv/ Zac Shipley

ye who think lag in a fighting game is a bad thing doesn’t understand why online co-op wouldn’t work? Lag would cripple the rhythm.
http://powet.tv Zac Shipley

ye who think lag in a fighting game is a bad thing doesn’t understand why online co-op wouldn’t work? Lag would cripple the rhythm.
bmxbot

I didn’t think Xbox 360 had controller ports. What’s up with the wire underneath the guitar?
bmxbot

I didn’t think Xbox 360 had controller ports. What’s up with the wire underneath the guitar?
bmxbot

PS: Fuck, I just bought this for PS2. This probably would’ve inspired me to throw down the cash for a 360.
bmxbot

PS: Fuck, I just bought this for PS2. This probably would’ve inspired me to throw down the cash for a 360.
bmxbot

I didn’t think Xbox 360 had controller ports. What’s up with the wire underneath the guitar?
bmxbot

PS: Fuck, I just bought this for PS2. This probably would’ve inspired me to throw down the cash for a 360.
Matthew

tiny mistake, Surrender already appears on the Guitar Hero II version out for PS2.
Matthew

tiny mistake, Surrender already appears on the Guitar Hero II version out for PS2.
Matthew

tiny mistake, Surrender already appears on the Guitar Hero II version out for PS2.
http://www.thatsorange.com/ TheOrange

The 360 has two USB ports in the front, which is what the wired controller uses. If you want to use more than two (seriously, who would?) or any other devices like the HD-DVD drive, you’d need a USB hub or something similar to plug them all in.
http://www.thatsorange.com/ TheOrange

The 360 has two USB ports in the front, which is what the wired controller uses. If you want to use more than two (seriously, who would?) or any other devices like the HD-DVD drive, you’d need a USB hub or something similar to plug them all in.
http://www.thatsorange.com TheOrange

The 360 has two USB ports in the front, which is what the wired controller uses. If you want to use more than two (seriously, who would?) or any other devices like the HD-DVD drive, you’d need a USB hub or something similar to plug them all in.
Phil Bond

Online co-op players wouldn’t need perfect synch with their partner, just with the song. If one player is actually playing a tenth of a second behind the other player, who cares? They just need updates on each-other’s performance, and the Internet can do that shit over dialup.
Phil Bond

Online co-op players wouldn’t need perfect synch with their partner, just with the song. If one player is actually playing a tenth of a second behind the other player, who cares? They just need updates on each-other’s performance, and the Internet can do that shit over dialup.
http://phil_bond.livejournal.com Phil Bond

Online co-op players wouldn’t need perfect synch with their partner, just with the song. If one player is actually playing a tenth of a second behind the other player, who cares? They just need updates on each-other’s performance, and the Internet can do that shit over dialup.
http://powet.tv/ Zac Shipley

but you won’t be able to HEAR the other person’s performance in real time, which defeats the purpose of co-op.

ORANGE: 360 has 2 USB ports in the front and one in the back. an HD-DVD drive adds 2 more ports. there is no shortage of USB ports for devices. 2 guitars, the HD-DVD Drive and an Live Vision camera could all be plugged in with another port to spare. They’d need to invent another device to take up any more ports than they have.
http://powet.tv/ Zac Shipley

but you won’t be able to HEAR the other person’s performance in real time, which defeats the purpose of co-op.

ORANGE: 360 has 2 USB ports in the front and one in the back. an HD-DVD drive adds 2 more ports. there is no shortage of USB ports for devices. 2 guitars, the HD-DVD Drive and an Live Vision camera could all be plugged in with another port to spare. They’d need to invent another device to take up any more ports than they have.
http://powet.tv Zac Shipley

but you won’t be able to HEAR the other person’s performance in real time, which defeats the purpose of co-op.

ORANGE: 360 has 2 USB ports in the front and one in the back. an HD-DVD drive adds 2 more ports. there is no shortage of USB ports for devices. 2 guitars, the HD-DVD Drive and an Live Vision camera could all be plugged in with another port to spare. They’d need to invent another device to take up any more ports than they have.
Phil Bond

You’re not understanding how input translates to sound. It’s not precise. It’s just yes or no. When you miss a note, the sound still begins to come out for an instant, just in case you were about to hit it late.
Phil Bond

You’re not understanding how input translates to sound. It’s not precise. It’s just yes or no. When you miss a note, the sound still begins to come out for an instant, just in case you were about to hit it late.
http://phil_bond.livejournal.com Phil Bond

You’re not understanding how input translates to sound. It’s not precise. It’s just yes or no. When you miss a note, the sound still begins to come out for an instant, just in case you were about to hit it late.
http://powet.tv/ Zac Shipley

Given the popularity of the game and XBL, I doubt they’d avoid co-op unless it were not possible.
http://powet.tv/ Zac Shipley

Given the popularity of the game and XBL, I doubt they’d avoid co-op unless it were not possible.
http://powet.tv Zac Shipley

Given the popularity of the game and XBL, I doubt they’d avoid co-op unless it were not possible.
Phil Bond

I’m telling you nothing could be easier. It’s not a complex concept.

The Guitar Hero overlords made multiplayer a low priority at first, and then incorporated only the two new modes that people were demanding. They’re not perfect.
Phil Bond

I’m telling you nothing could be easier. It’s not a complex concept.

The Guitar Hero overlords made multiplayer a low priority at first, and then incorporated only the two new modes that people were demanding. They’re not perfect.
http://phil_bond.livejournal.com Phil Bond

I’m telling you nothing could be easier. It’s not a complex concept.

The Guitar Hero overlords made multiplayer a low priority at first, and then incorporated only the two new modes that people were demanding. They’re not perfect.
Josh

There are people who thought there was too much metal in GHII? That’s crazy talk.

Even though I already own the game on PS2, I will be getting a 360 and will be purchasing this for it as well.
Josh

There are people who thought there was too much metal in GHII? That’s crazy talk.

Even though I already own the game on PS2, I will be getting a 360 and will be purchasing this for it as well.
Josh

There are people who thought there was too much metal in GHII? That’s crazy talk.

Even though I already own the game on PS2, I will be getting a 360 and will be purchasing this for it as well.

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