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[LittleTokyo]

Activision is going to attempt milk this series til it dies, which it will with pricing like that. The problem is, I started (with many others) playing with Guitar Hero 2. I gradually got better over time, working my way through each difficulty, and I really felt the game was an awesome experience. But the problem is, in the next installment, I will be able to start on the expert difficulty and probably work my way through the entire game in less than a week. That's not a lot of play for $100.00.

 

[Tobor]

Activision is going to attempt milk this series til it dies, which it will with pricing like that. The problem is, I started (with many others) playing with Guitar Hero 2. I gradually got better over time, working my way through each difficulty, and I really felt the game was an awesome experience. But the problem is, in the next installment, I will be able to start on the expert difficulty and probably work my way through the entire game in less than a week. That's not a lot of play for $100.00.

I can see this as a valid concern for the series. Even more reason why Harmonix is expanding with Rock Band. More and more, Rock Band is sounding like the better game.

 

[zsidane]

Activision is going to attempt milk this series til it dies, which it will with pricing like that. The problem is, I started (with many others) playing with Guitar Hero 2. I gradually got better over time, working my way through each difficulty, and I really felt the game was an awesome experience. But the problem is, in the next installment, I will be able to start on the expert difficulty and probably work my way through the entire game in less than a week. That's not a lot of play for $100.00.

Maybe you'll get some challenge when playing online

 

[Segata Sanshiro]

I can see this as a valid concern for the series. Even more reason why Harmonix is expanding with Rock Band. More and more, Rock Band is sounding like the better game.

I don't think there's any doubt Rock Band is going to be the better game. The real question is, will Guitar Hero remain a viable additional purchase for those that are already getting Rock Band?

 

[Prime crotch]

I don't think there's any doubt Rock Band is going to be the better game. The real question is, will Guitar Hero remain a viable additional purchase for those that are already getting Rock Band?

That is if we assume Rock Band will be the better seller, it could be a huge flop.

 

[Segata Sanshiro]

I'm going to go ahead and call Rock Band as the biggest selling piece of software this holiday season. Bigger than GTA, bigger than Halo, bigger than Mario and Smash, bigger than ... whatever the heck Sony's got.

It's a mildly bold prediction, but I feel good about it.

 

[tokkun]

I'm going to go ahead and call Rock Band as the biggest selling piece of software this holiday season. Bigger than GTA, bigger than Halo, bigger than Mario and Smash, bigger than ... whatever the heck Sony's got.

It's a mildly bold prediction, but I feel good about it.

Across all platforms, GH3 will outsell Rock Band. Even if Rock Band beats GH3 2:1 on the PS3 and 360, PS2 and Wii are too big of a force.

 

[LakeEarth]

Mildly bold? That's bold as fricken hell. San Andreas sold more then GH1, GH2 and GH2 360 combined.

 

[InterMoniker]

It seems like the Publishers were like





Somewhere in Activisions Headquarters
: HHHHHHmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm Ya know the Wii is selling like hot cakes

: Yes your right

:Hmmmmmmmmm Also Guitar Hero 3 cost's us probably around $50-$60 to make

: Oh I have a great idea! Idea How about we make the Wii version cheapest since the Wii is selling so good and everyone's hoping on

:And then we'll price the PS2 version the same as the Next-gen version and totally RAPE the Consumer. Those 100 million PS2 users have no choice Wink

:Oh Lol great idea Idea

:Lets go spend some of our money from Activision on Hookers and Liquor

:Ok Wink Razz

 

[duderon]

I'm going to go ahead and call Rock Band as the biggest selling piece of software this holiday season. Bigger than GTA, bigger than Halo, bigger than Mario and Smash, bigger than ... whatever the heck Sony's got.

It's a mildly bold prediction, but I feel good about it.

Is Rock Band even coming out in 07?

 

[Smokey]

I'm going to go ahead and call Rock Band as the biggest selling piece of software this holiday season. Bigger than GTA, bigger than Halo, bigger than Mario and Smash, bigger than ... whatever the heck Sony's got.

It's a mildly bold prediction, but I feel good about it.

I think the game will sell really well...but..come on.

 

[Segata Sanshiro]

I think the game will sell really well...but..come on.

Sometimes, you have to stretch out your neck a little. I'm just looking at the trends of the business and taking a guess. I know it's not the soundest prediction, but fortune favours the bold, yes?

 

[mrpogi23]

activision whorage

theyre becoming worse than EA.

 

[RubxQub]

Don't know why everyone is surprised by the prices. GH has always been expensive.

And we all know the masses are going to pay it anyways, so who cares?

 

[Ninja Scooter]

I'm going to go ahead and call Rock Band as the biggest selling piece of software this holiday season. Bigger than GTA, bigger than Halo, bigger than Mario and Smash, bigger than ... whatever the heck Sony's got.

It's a mildly bold prediction, but I feel good about it.

you are crazy. That has zero chance of happening. In fact, they probably have no chance of even being in the top 5. Halo will outsell it. GTA will outsell it. Pokemon will outsell it by 10X. Whatever other DS nongames Nintendo can churn out will outsell it. In fact, as someone else mentioned, GH3 will outsell it probably based on brand and platform base alone.

 

[luffeN]

well, in austria (europe) GH II for 360 was 100 € .. so will it be like 130 now for GH III

 

[mj1108]

LOL

everyone getting pissy for for $100 with the guitar accessory but they will pay $100+ for a small ass helmet! :lol :lol

You do have a point.

 

[Eggo]

I'm going to go ahead and call Rock Band as the biggest selling piece of software this holiday season. Bigger than GTA, bigger than Halo, bigger than Mario and Smash, bigger than ... whatever the heck Sony's got.

It's a mildly bold prediction, but I feel good about it.

No chance. GTA, Halo, and Guitar Hero are all established brands. Rock Band is a new IP which EA has to market and educate people about. Sequels tend to be where the true success comes in. If this were Rock Band 2, there would be an outside shot of that happening, but even that is unlikely. There's more a chance that RB will flop and entirely be forgotten within years than it outselling the games you mentioned. Why do you think publishers shy away from launching new IP's, as opposed to greenlighting sequels all the time?

 

[RSLYG]

**** that I'm gonna save my money and buy a real electric guitar. :lol


I never got why people play GH. I mean, spend your time and money on a real guitar and bam you play a real guitar.

 

[Prime crotch]

Don't post CAD comics, please.

 

[Christoff Yurievich]

I'm going to go ahead and call Rock Band as the biggest selling piece of software this holiday season. Bigger than GTA, bigger than Halo, bigger than Mario and Smash, bigger than ... whatever the heck Sony's got.

It's a mildly bold prediction, but I feel good about it.

well you got one right.

just bumping to say that TRU online has GHIII/PS3 for $89.99 on their website. TRU also uses Google Checkout and I don't know if it's still possible but if it is you may be able to get an extra $10 off the order using that.

 

[plagiarize]

JESUS **** its not like they couldnt sell the actual disk for $20 and still make a profit. All the graphics are 90% reused assets and frankly no one would give a shit if they were 100% reused.

they haven't reused ANY assets. Harmonix took all the assets (and the engine) with them. Activision got fucked on that deal no question.

why do people think GH3 standalone should cost less than any other regular new release though? i mean, i can't be the only one who put a shit load of time into the series. gh2 i've probably put over 100 hours into...

and the RockBand comparison? RockBand compares favourably to GH3 in many many ways, but price isn't one of them. if you can get RockBand and a guitar for less than GH3 then cool, but right now it isn't looking that way at all.

the PS2 price is screwed up if true though. there's no explaining that... it's not even the new Gibson styled guitar. i don't think it has the faceplates or removable neck, but i could be wrong.

 

[ElectricBlue187]

how much is the disc itself? I don't feel like wading through the thread.

 

[echoshifting]

how much is the disc itself? I don't feel like wading through the thread.

I don't believe a disc-only SKU has popped up yet, for any system.

 

[ascii42]

how much is the disc itself? I don't feel like wading through the thread.

I remember seeing $50 for the PS2 version. Probably $60 for the 360 version.

 

[Shao Kahn Brewing a Stew]

Is Rock Band even coming out in 07?

Last time i checked, both games are releasing a week apart or so... unless im mistaken..

 

[echoshifting]

Ah yeah, I just looked on Gamestop and that's correct.

I might have to get that new guitar. It looks pretty sweet. If they fixed the clicking problem it becomes a must have.

 

[Segata Sanshiro]

well you got one right.

just bumping to say that TRU online has GHIII/PS3 for $89.99 on their website. TRU also uses Google Checkout and I don't know if it's still possible but if it is you may be able to get an extra $10 off the order using that.

Soon the others will fall. ALL SKUS THIS XMAS WILL BE ROCK BAND.

 

[neorej]

Rock Band full pack + extra wireless guitar confirmed

I'll get the GH3-disc version when it's somewhere in the budgetbin (at this price, that'll be around X-mas '07).

 

[LOcKY]

how much does a real guitar cost these days? im sure you could easily buy one and learn how to play a REAL guitar...

 

[Segata Sanshiro]

how much does a real guitar cost these days? im sure you could easily buy one and learn how to play a REAL guitar...

This is arguably the most innovative slam on Guitar Hero I have ever fucking seen.

 

[plagiarize]

Rock Band full pack + extra wireless guitar confirmed

I'll get the GH3-disc version when it's somewhere in the budgetbin (at this price, that'll be around X-mas '07).

...

so because GH3 cost $100 you're going to spend more than double that on another game?

 

[C4Lukins]

$99 is very expected, not sure why people are outraged (haven't read the thread yet), but Guitar Hero 2 X360 is $89.99 and that is a wired controller. Guitar Hero 3 is bundled with a wireless controller and wireless obviously will be priced higher than a wired accessory. Anyone expected the game to be priced the same or cheaper than Guitar Hero 2 w/ a wired controller is crazy. Of course the game will be offered stand alone but if it isn't, then that is worth bitching about. $99 GH3 bundle? Not so much. But then again, this is NeoGAF.

Exactly. It is not bad at all. I am getting the Rock Band drums for 80 and the game for 60, so that is 140 right there. I think Rock Band is going to be a much better game, but this is pretty much par for Guitar Hero. The PS2 pricing is the only ripoff I see, because it will probably lack a lot of the functionality of the 360 and PS3 versions.

 

[neptunes]

http://www.ctrlaltdel-online.com/comics/20070509.jpg

thats not even funny in the slightest

 

[Coin Return]

how much is the disc itself? I don't feel like wading through the thread.

http://www.ebgames.com/product.asp?product%5Fid=200352

 

[ex0du5]

Yeah but it's worth it for a game that has four different campaigns and is created by Harmonix rather than someone who's literally trying to cash in and milk it for all it's worth while doing a mediocre job (so far)

$99.99 for the PS2 version is the biggest red flag I've ever seen in gaming

Mediocre job? Have you SEEN the charts? They're better than GH2 so far (TTFAF is amazing), and certainly much better than that POS that was 80s. They even flew in ScoreHero members to test the game. They want this to be good. What's more, they even hired 2 members from ScoreHero to do some of the charts in the game. This game is going to own.

And common guys...$10 more for a wireless controller...that's pretty good. The wired is normally $30 alone, and the wireless is $60, so we're not getting a bad deal at all. The PS2 version should be $10 cheaper though.

 

[ex0du5]

how much does a real guitar cost these days? im sure you could easily buy one and learn how to play a REAL guitar...

how much does a real gun cost these days? im sure you could easily buy one and learn how to kill REAL people...

 

[Segata Sanshiro]

Don't forget that everything from the CAD comic up in this thread is from two months ago. I don't think we had seen a single note chart at that point, and we certainly didn't know of any leanings toward getting Scorehero in on things.

 

[ex0du5]

Don't forget that everything from the CAD comic up in this thread is from two months ago. I don't think we had seen a single note chart at that point, and we certainly didn't know of any leanings toward getting Scorehero in on things.

I hadn't noticed that....yeah looks like the thread got revived.

Oh well. Still though, I'm incredibly happy with how Neversoft seems to be handling the game. Ever since the end of July, GH3 hype has went up (ScoreHero visit) and RockBand hype has gone down (80s sucked...all RockBand songs so far are incredibly mainstream).

I just really, really hope RockBand doesn't stay so mainstream. It really sucks they didn't include a double bass pedal though....that's going to limit the amount of metal songs they can put in the game .

 

[ZealousD]

If the listings would have popped up like this...

Guitar Hero III - $59.99
Wireless Guitar - $39.99

...would anyone be bitching?

Yes.

$60 for a PS2 game is ridiculous.

 

[ex0du5]

Yes.

$60 for a PS2 game is ridiculous.

The listings wouldn't be like that though. Standalone wireless guitars are $60 to begin with.

 

[ElectricBlue187]

am I delusional or was the first Guitar Hero $19-29 for the disc when it came out?

 

[ex0du5]

am I delusional or was the first Guitar Hero $19-29 for the disc when it came out?

It was $49.99

 

[ascii42]

am I delusional or was the first Guitar Hero $19-29 for the disc when it came out?

$39 I think
$69 with guitar

 

[Christoff Yurievich]

how much does a real guitar cost these days? im sure you could easily buy one and learn how to play a REAL guitar...

OMG you just blew my mind. the thing is, I did try that and I can't do it, hence why I enjoy GH so much.

I hadn't noticed that....yeah looks like the thread got revived.

Oh well. Still though, I'm incredibly happy with how Neversoft seems to be handling the game. Ever since the end of July, GH3 hype has went up (ScoreHero visit) and RockBand hype has gone down (80s sucked...all RockBand songs so far are incredibly mainstream).

I just really, really hope RockBand doesn't stay so mainstream. It really sucks they didn't include a double bass pedal though....that's going to limit the amount of metal songs they can put in the game .

yeah, sorry about that.

I think I've decided to get Rock Band and the standalone PS2 version of GHIII since they said the RB guitars would work in GH. Unless the PS3 presentation in HD is just that compelling, I don't see why I should bother.

yes I'm aware I keep changing my mind on this matter.

 

[ascii42]

how much does a real guitar cost these days? im sure you could easily buy one and learn how to play a REAL guitar...

I play real guitar as well, I have for over 4 years.
I just happen to enjoy the crap out of Guitar Hero.

 

[ex0du5]

$39 I think
$69 with guitar

Nope.

$49.99
$79.99 with guitar

 

[ex0du5]

OMG you just blew my mind. the thing is, I did try that and I can't do it, hence why I enjoy GH so much. yeah, sorry about that.

I think I've decided to get Rock Band and the standalone PS2 version of GHIII since they said the RB guitars would work in GH. Unless the PS3 presentation in HD is just that compelling, I don't see why I should bother.

yes I'm aware I keep changing my mind on this matter.

The main reason for getting GH3 on the PS3 is online play (is online play offered at all on the PS2?).

 

[ElectricBlue187]

how much does a real guitar cost these days? im sure you could easily buy one and learn how to play a REAL guitar...

you'd also need to buy the cover band to play behind you

 

[neorej]

...

so because GH3 cost $100 you're going to spend more than double that on another game?

GH3: Guitar gameplay
RB: drum-, singing, bass & guitar gameplay

value for money is the key.