Charlie Posted January 15, 2009 Share Posted January 15, 2009 After playing GHWT last night at a club (and totally rocked at it, I may add, I never knew I could sing until then) I've decided I really want to get one of them... So which one owuld you guys recommend and where is the best place to get it from? From my quick hunt I've found that Rock Band 2 has more songs and more downloadable songs and you can also import the songs from the original... Which would you recommend? Could I buy the instruments for GH and then use them with Rock Band or vice versa? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cube Posted January 15, 2009 Share Posted January 15, 2009 From what I've heard, Guitar Hero has the better instruments (presuming you don't get a faulty one) but Rock Band 2 is easily the superior game. Then again, I can't really say much myself as I would only consider it if the whole shabang was £40. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S.C.G Posted January 15, 2009 Share Posted January 15, 2009 From what I've heard, Guitar Hero has the better instruments (presuming you don't get a faulty one) but Rock Band 2 is easily the superior game. : peace: Then again, I can't really say much myself as I would only consider it if the whole shabang was £40. Imo Rock Band Instruments have far better build quality, the Guitar obviously is good on GH but I prefer the RB one... the drums on GH look cheap and the pedal slides around on the floor when you use it :/ RB Drums though have a place to put the pedal so it stays there and the RB2 kit has a reinforced metal pedal, so RB wins on instruments. RB is defintiely the superior game too, with GH there are no goals as such you just play through the setlist and thats it, the rest is customisation, GH:WT got pretty old pretty quickly for me whereas RB2 I am still playing through, plus the setlist on disc is better and better DLC so yeah it's pretty much a no-brainer. :p I would wait a few more weeks and get the new RB2 instruments though as they are improved over the RB ones, plus I know about the price but once you get into it, it really is worth it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Jordan Posted January 15, 2009 Share Posted January 15, 2009 Rock Band 2 Rock Band 2 Rock Band 2 Rock Band 2 Rock Band 2!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlie Posted January 15, 2009 Author Share Posted January 15, 2009 OK, so Rock Band 2 seems to be the winner... Is it really worth paying extra for the new instruments? Where's the best place to get it from? Are the instruments compatibly with GH and is my GH guitar I have already compatible with Rock Band? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Jordan Posted January 15, 2009 Share Posted January 15, 2009 Since Guitar Hero 3 (in terms of the 360) everything is compatible with everything. I have 2 Guitar Hero guitars (X-plorer from Guitar Hero II and Gibson SG from Guitar Hero 3) and Rock Band drums. I use a standard headset when singing... But I want a USB microphone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S.C.G Posted January 15, 2009 Share Posted January 15, 2009 I use a standard headset when singing... But I want a USB microphone. The standard headset is fucking terrible for singing I find lol but yeah any reputable Mic works wonders, even better if you have a mic stand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dyson Posted January 15, 2009 Share Posted January 15, 2009 Here's my setup. I have the Xplorer and much, much prefer it to the RB guitar, so I tend to use that (though I fear my Xplorer is dying - actually, did I not buy that off you Moria? ). That said, the RB drums feel so much nicer than the GHWT ones, the cymbals are just nasty and the whole kit wobbles as a result. Not to mention the insane amount of DLC for Rock Band and of course being able to export songs from Rock Band 1. Actually, if you don't have RB1 I wouldn't mind posting it to you so you could export the songs from there, if you don't mind paying for postage. Costs 400 MS points, mind! But yes. Rock Band 2 all the way! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlie Posted January 15, 2009 Author Share Posted January 15, 2009 Here's my setup. I have the Xplorer and much, much prefer it to the RB guitar, so I tend to use that (though I fear my Xplorer is dying - actually, did I not buy that off you Moria? ). That said, the RB drums feel so much nicer than the GHWT ones, the cymbals are just nasty and the whole kit wobbles as a result. Not to mention the insane amount of DLC for Rock Band and of course being able to export songs from Rock Band 1. Actually, if you don't have RB1 I wouldn't mind posting it to you so you could export the songs from there, if you don't mind paying for postage. Costs 400 MS points, mind! But yes. Rock Band 2 all the way! It was working perfectly when I sold it to you like a year ago! That would be fandabbydozie if you could send the original too me, not sure when I'll be getting this. My haircut tomorrow and new shoes are higher priority right now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dyson Posted January 15, 2009 Share Posted January 15, 2009 It was working perfectly when I sold it to you like a year ago! That would be fandabbydozie if you could send the original too me, not sure when I'll be getting this. My haircut tomorrow and new shoes are higher priority right now. Actually - to nitpick - the tilt sensor was always a bit dodgy and refused to go off without a lot of effort But it's gotten me through GH2, GH3, RB1 and RB2 on Expert, so I it! And I've somehow gotten used to pushing the miniscule Back button that activates star power/overdrive so it's no biggy. Thinking I'll replace the poor thing either this year or next..*sniff* Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roostophe Posted January 15, 2009 Share Posted January 15, 2009 The setlist on Rock Band 2 is much better than on World Tour (Although I'm saying this while "Band On The Run" is playing.). But as they both have "Livin' On A Prayer", aka the worst song ever, you'll have to put up with that atrocious piece of shit that is Bon Jovi whichever game you get. Sorry. As for instruments: Guitar - GH has the better one. Drums - RB definitely. Mike - Doesn't matter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eddage Posted January 15, 2009 Share Posted January 15, 2009 The setlist on Rock Band 2 is much better than on World Tour (Although I'm saying this while "Band On The Run" is playing.). But as they both have "Livin' On A Prayer", aka the worst song ever, you'll have to put up with that atrocious piece of shit that is Bon Jovi whichever game you get.Sorry. I'm sorry, what? Livin' On A Prayer is awesome! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dyson Posted January 15, 2009 Share Posted January 15, 2009 I know, it really is. But we've been through this before, he has his reasons (corrupt as they may be ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roostophe Posted January 15, 2009 Share Posted January 15, 2009 If I had to choose between being raped by ugly Krung Thep ladyboys or listening to Livin' On A Prayer just the once. I'd choose the former, every time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eddage Posted January 15, 2009 Share Posted January 15, 2009 If I had to choose between being raped by ugly Krung Thep ladyboys or supporting Aston Villa just the once. I'd choose the former, every time. Fixed. Each to their own I suppose Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dyson Posted January 15, 2009 Share Posted January 15, 2009 Fixed. Each to their own I suppose Oooooh....this won't end well! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roostophe Posted January 15, 2009 Share Posted January 15, 2009 Jeez, Eddage, if you were such a Bon Jovi fanboy, you only need to have said. There's no shame in being a despicable little fanboy to them wankers. Really, there isn't. Seriously, it's like supporting Man United: A despicable fan to a wankers' football team. (If you decide to quote that bit and edit it, then...y'know. All respect to you is lost.) And by the way, that joke: Is true. If I had to support the Villa just the once, instead of supporting them all my life like I have been, then Thai chick-boys here I come. Don't hold back, lads! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goron_3 Posted January 15, 2009 Share Posted January 15, 2009 Thankgod someone started this thread because it's been bugging me for a while. Basically i want to get Guitar Hero: Metallica for the 360 when that comes out (mainly because they're my favourite band). That said I would rather get Rock Band 2 as opposed to world tour...will the instruments be compatible? It's so confusing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roostophe Posted January 15, 2009 Share Posted January 15, 2009 ^ I believe so. There's never been a problem over compatibility and I don't think there would be now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McPhee Posted January 16, 2009 Share Posted January 16, 2009 GH:WT has the best guitar, but the drum kit isn't as well built as the RB one. I have heard that playing WT on the RB kit is a pain in the arse though, not so bad the other way around. With the games themselves i'd say RB has more to do and more content, but GH does tend to do songs better. I dunno what it is, but songs like "Float On", "Eye of the Tiger" and "3's and 7's" that appear on both formats just feel a lot better in Guitar Hero. This is coming from the point of view of someone that plays between Hard and Medium. The RB versions of these tracks are REALLY, REALLY boring to play in comparison (i'm not sure if it improves on Expert or not?). I'd say wait until the end of the month and see what prices RB2 comes out at. Guitar Hero: World Tour has been available in some really good packages e.g. 2 Gutars, Drums, Mic, Game for £120 (think this was Asda, can't quite remember?). There's also the chance of some good bargains on RB1 stuff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bren Posted January 16, 2009 Share Posted January 16, 2009 I got guitar hero simply because its the only one i could find in a solo guitar pack, and im loving it. Iv played rock band a lot, and theyre both the same, i dont get how one can be superior to the other.. theyre both exactly the same gameplay :\ You can use ya 360 headset to sing aswell! Didnt realise this till last week xD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Jordan Posted January 16, 2009 Share Posted January 16, 2009 I got guitar hero simply because its the only one i could find in a solo guitar pack, and im loving it. Iv played rock band a lot, and theyre both the same, i dont get how one can be superior to the other.. theyre both exactly the same gameplay :\ You can use ya 360 headset to sing aswell! Didnt realise this till last week xD Three reasons why Rock Band 2 is far better than Guitar Hero World Tour. 1, Modes = Rock Band 2 has daily updated modes from the EA servers, they're fun to play. You can play every mode online or off as well. 2, The look and feel = Hitting a solo just right in Rock Band for some reason, just feels incredible. It also has a far nicer graphical style. 3, Activision has no soul = Guitar Hero wasn't made by Activision, it was made by Harmonix. Harmonix is Guitar Hero, Harmonix is Rock Band. Guitar Hero World Tour and Legends of Rock feel soul less without their creators behind the helm. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goron_3 Posted January 16, 2009 Share Posted January 16, 2009 Have to admit i'm leaning towards RB2 now...the downloadable content on RB also looks absoutely fantastic, especially the AC/DC set. Just to clarify, if I got RB2, could I use the Guitar from it to play Guitar Hero Metallica? I mean I know i'll get a Guitar with it too but i want to play co-op. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Jordan Posted January 16, 2009 Share Posted January 16, 2009 Seeing as its not out yet, no one can be sure. But GH:WT's guitar works on RB1 and 2. So I can't see why not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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