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JDSN
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(08-30-2007, 03:34 AM)
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Guitar Hero III for Wii hands-on
"The back of the Wii guitar has a compartment that's made specifically for the Wii remote. It only takes a few seconds for preparation before rocking: plug the connector into the bottom of the controller, rest the controller face down, put the wrist strap in the handy nook, and snap the compartment door back on. Easy."



"What the Wii Remote/Guitar combo gets the game is, naturally, the inherent ability to "be a wireless controller right out of the box since it's essentially using all the wireless tech in the remote to talk with the Wii system. The motion detection for when you want to trigger the star power in-game (by lifting the controller) is now provided by the accelerometer within the Wii Remote. But this combo also adds a couple of features that won't be in the other versions of Guitar Hero. First: rumble. The Wii version will be the only Guitar Hero game that will feature force-feedback thanks to the rumble in the controller, and believe it or not, in our hands-on, you really could feel the guitar shake to the beat when you rocked out with Star Power, as well as "buzz" when crazy effects are going on in the game.""



"The second feature? The Wii Remote speaker is used for the game's "squelch" when you miss a note. Hearing it come from your guitar makes two player co-op and two player competition a bit more fun since you can easily tell which player's the one that's screwing up the notes - if player one misses a few notes, the "squelch" will come from his guitar and not player two's. "




"The Nintendo Wii version of the game will support the Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection, and though both Vicarious Visions and Red Octane are remaining tightlipped about the features within, every indication led us to believe that it's safe to assume that at least a few of the modes, both co-op and competitive, will be playable over the Internet."







Peter really let himself go...
TheGreatDave
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(08-30-2007, 03:35 AM)
I think I'd rather just pay for a version that didn't need the Wiimote. Although the speaker is kinda cool.

Obviously I'll get the 360 version any way. Already got 2 guitars for it.
Meier
(08-30-2007, 03:36 AM)
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That's pretty awesome -- they've outdone themselves when compared to other companies.
Gigglepoo
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(08-30-2007, 03:36 AM)
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Yay! Finally, the guitar will shake just like a real guitar.
Lostconfused
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(08-30-2007, 03:37 AM)
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Originally Posted by Gigglepoo

Yay! Finally, the guitar will shake just like a real guitar.

Its all about the sensory feedback anyways.
J. M. Romeo
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(08-30-2007, 03:39 AM)
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Nice. That will make for a nice customizable guitar.
Sharp
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(08-30-2007, 03:42 AM)
It meets my qualifications for buying a game: (1) cheapest version, (2) for a system I actually own, (3) Guitar Hero.

The Wiimote functionality is just an added bonus.
Haunted
(08-30-2007, 03:43 AM)
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Not that I'm interested in Guitar Hero, but at least they're trying to take advantage of what the system offers. kudos.
darkressurection
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(08-30-2007, 03:45 AM)
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A Wii version that has features that I wish I had on other consoles?
TIME PARADOX
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thestopsign
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(08-30-2007, 03:46 AM)
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Originally Posted by Sharp

It meets my qualifications for buying a game: (1) cheapest version, (2) for a system I actually own, (3) Guitar Hero.

The Wiimote functionality is just an added bonus.

How much will this cost?
Cruceh
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(08-30-2007, 03:47 AM)
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Originally Posted by Stopsign

How much will this cost?

$90. The rest are $100.
At least according to a previous GAF thread.
angelfly
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(08-30-2007, 03:47 AM)
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Never played guitar hero before (due to ps2 laser dying) so this will be my first one. Looking forward to playing it.
thestopsign
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(08-30-2007, 03:49 AM)
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Originally Posted by Cruceh

$90. The rest are $100.
At least according to a previous GAF thread.

Fuck that.

60$ was my roof.
bigmakstudios
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(08-30-2007, 03:49 AM)
I have a feeling that this is going to sell really well.
darkressurection
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(08-30-2007, 03:50 AM)
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Originally Posted by Stopsign

Fuck that.

60$ was my roof.

You expected $60 WITH the Guitar?
:lol :lol :lol :lol
RENESISfreak
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(08-30-2007, 03:51 AM)
why is this version cheaper compared to the others?
Sharp
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(08-30-2007, 03:51 AM)

Originally Posted by angelfly

Never played guitar hero before (due to ps2 laser dying) so this will be my first one. Looking forward to playing it.

Imagine, if you will, DDR, but with your fingers. Except you're also ROCKING OUT ON A GUITAR GWAAAHHHR in your head and the songs are better.

Originally Posted by RENESISfreak

why is this version cheaper compared to the others?

They don't need to include the motion sensing in the guitar. Also, what happened to your awesome avatar.
Stabby McSter
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(08-30-2007, 03:52 AM)
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Originally Posted by RENESISfreak

why is this version cheaper compared to the others?

Probably because they don't have to throw in wireless components into the guitar. Instead, use the Wiimote.

And Wii games are usually $10 less than the 360 and PS3 games.
Doesn't explain the PS2 version, though.
RENESISfreak
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(08-30-2007, 03:54 AM)

Originally Posted by Sharp

Imagine, if you will, DDR, but with your fingers. Except you're also ROCKING OUT ON A GUITAR GWAAAHHHR in your head and the songs are better.

They don't need to include the motion sensing in the guitar. Also, what happened to your awesome avatar.

i had to change it, got some discouraging PM's. :( alas, I'd rather be here than have that awesome avatar
Hcoregamer00
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(08-30-2007, 03:54 AM)
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Sounds awesome, I could see myself buying this if I had a wii.

Maybe I'll get the PS2 release since I own it, which is a pity because the wiimote speaker feature sounds really awesome. :D
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OliveJuice
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(08-30-2007, 03:55 AM)
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Originally Posted by Sharp

It meets my qualifications for buying a game: (1) cheapest version, (2) for a system I actually own, (3) Guitar Hero.

The Wiimote functionality is just an added bonus.

Least important qualification.
Sharp
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(08-30-2007, 03:56 AM)

Originally Posted by OliveJuice

Least important qualification.

Well yeah, it's true that I would rebuy a PS2 to play it if it weren't coming out for the Wii, but it is. However I still wouldn't have gotten the Wii version in that case so it's still a fairly important qualification.
Lucky
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(08-30-2007, 03:58 AM)
I'm glad we're not getting screwed over on the gameplay or the price. Wiimote FTW!
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(08-30-2007, 03:59 AM)
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Originally Posted by OliveJuice

Least important qualification.

If it weren't for that qualification, I'd already own Gears of War and Bioshock.

/me waits for the falcon.
PlayStation Tree
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(08-30-2007, 04:01 AM)
RELEASE DATE?
darkressurection
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(08-30-2007, 04:02 AM)
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Originally Posted by PlayStation Tree

RELEASE DATE?

October
Haunted
(08-30-2007, 04:02 AM)
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Originally Posted by RENESISfreak

i had to change it, got some discouraging PM's. :( alas, I'd rather be here than have that awesome avatar

Well, you certainly could be here with a more pleasing avatar than that. :/
Shanks
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(08-30-2007, 04:04 AM)
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Do want. So expensive though, Next gen kills my wallet.
OliveJuice
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(08-30-2007, 04:06 AM)
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Originally Posted by Sharp

Well yeah, it's true that I would rebuy a PS2 to play it if it weren't coming out for the Wii, but it is. However I still wouldn't have gotten the Wii version in that case so it's still a fairly important qualification.

I was being sarcastic. :lol
Salmonax
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(08-30-2007, 04:08 AM)
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Personally, I'd rather not have to connect and disconnect the Wiimote every time I want to play, but it's good that they're putting it to a reasonable amount of use.

Regardless, I'll be getting this one for PS2 because I already spent the money on the guitars.
beelzebozo
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(08-30-2007, 04:09 AM)
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incredibly my interest in guitar hero games was never in the middle
i went from being completely wrapped up in the games to not giving a shit about them at all. they're really milking this cow while it moos to its grave
goomba
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(08-30-2007, 04:09 AM)
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$90 is a ripoff considering its just a shell compared to the other version guitars.
Phthisis
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(08-30-2007, 04:11 AM)

Originally Posted by beelzebozo

incredibly my interest in guitar hero games was never in the middle
i went from being completely wrapped up in the games to not giving a shit about them at all. they're really milking this cow while it moos to its grave

I have it on good authority that we will see at least one more iteration of GH milking.
Haunted
(08-30-2007, 04:11 AM)
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I really hope they release this game with traditional controls and GC controller support as well.

/Amir0x


Originally Posted by goomba

$90 is a ripoff considering its just a shell compared to the other version guitars.

hm? where's the difference?
Sharp
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(08-30-2007, 04:12 AM)

Originally Posted by goomba

$90 is a ripoff considering its just a shell compared to the other version guitars.

$50 for the game leaves $40 for the guitar, so it costs about as much as a Wiimote. Given that it's a totally different controller with its own buttons and wiring, the normally crazy profit margins on peripherals, and that the only real functionality difference is the motion sensing capabilities, that's not all that bad. In a perfect world it would obviously be more like $20 (cost of a classic controller or Nunchuck) but they figured out they can make money off me and I don't blame them.

Originally Posted by beelzebozo

incredibly my interest in guitar hero games was never in the middle
i went from being completely wrapped up in the games to not giving a shit about them at all. they're really milking this cow while it moos to its grave

It's awesome enough that I don't mind.
PlayStation Tree
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(08-30-2007, 04:14 AM)

Originally Posted by Sharp

$50 for the game leaves $40 for the guitar, so it costs about as much as a Wiimote. Given that it's a totally different controller with its own buttons and wiring, the normally crazy profit margins on peripherals, and that the only real functionality difference is the motion sensing capabilities, that's not all that bad. In a perfect world it would obviously be more like $20 (cost of a classic controller or Nunchuck) but they figured out they can make money off me and I don't blame them.

It's awesome enough that I don't mind.


And the wireless.
goomba
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(08-30-2007, 04:15 AM)
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Originally Posted by Haunted One

hm? where's the difference?

The wireless comms/motion/speaker is done by the Wiimote. The 360/ps3 version guitars have the wireless built into them.
Sharp
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(08-30-2007, 04:15 AM)

Originally Posted by PlayStation Tree

And the wireless.

Oh right. Wellllll yeah. Still, $20 overpriced isn't so bad.
beelzebozo
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(08-30-2007, 04:15 AM)
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maybe i just hated the track list for gh2. i may give it another go when 3 is released, or at least pick up rock band
Sharp
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(08-30-2007, 04:16 AM)

Originally Posted by beelzebozo

maybe i just hated the track list for gh2. i may give it another go when 3 is released, or at least pick up rock band

The track list was kind of disappointing, yeah, but I don't really care about the songs as much as the note charts.
Haunted
(08-30-2007, 04:19 AM)
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Originally Posted by goomba

The wireless comms/motion/speaker is done by the Wiimote. The 360/ps3 version guitars have the wireless built into them.

You plug the thing it in and it works as a guitar in the game. You can't use it outside of the game to play some tunes. Same functionality. Who cares if the Wiimote or the guitar itself does the wireless?

I mean, it is 10$ cheaper.

edit: and the speaker and rumble seem to add a certain quality to the experience.
Cruceh
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(08-30-2007, 04:20 AM)
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I wonder if you can use the Wii guitar for Frets on Fire, like the 360.
Sharp
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(08-30-2007, 04:22 AM)
Frets on Fire is a good subsitute, but in the end it's cheap and insubstantial, like decaf coffee. Especially since there still isn't a fucking practice mode mod. Especially since I have a laptop at college, I am sorely in need of the real thing.
gcubed
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(08-30-2007, 04:37 AM)
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will the Wii have downloadable songs? That will sell me on which version i pick up
Salmonax
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(08-30-2007, 04:46 AM)
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Originally Posted by gcubed

will the Wii have downloadable songs? That will sell me on which version i pick up

Considering the Wii's extremely limited storage, I'd bet against it.
Linkup
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(08-30-2007, 04:46 AM)
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Originally Posted by gcubed

will the Wii have downloadable songs? That will sell me on which version i pick up

It's amazing people are still asking about these kind of things. That stuff is usually left to the 360/PS3 and I doubt much will change.
titiklabingapat
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(08-30-2007, 04:48 AM)
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I just wish it was $20-$30 cheaper because alot of the function is using the wiimote. Still, it should outsell the HD consoles because it is $10 cheaper and Activision get to profit alot more.
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RiskyChris
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(08-30-2007, 04:52 AM)

Originally Posted by Gigglepoo

Yay! Finally, the guitar will shake just like a real guitar.

A real guitar DOES vibrate.
titiklabingapat
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(08-30-2007, 04:53 AM)
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Just a heads up: The Wii version preorders actually sold out on Amazon(is this even possible?) a while back, but the preorders are back in stock right now!
HugBasket
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(08-30-2007, 04:54 AM)
Someone will put their penis in that guitar.