Guitar Hero III: Legends of Rock Review

I originally bought a PS2 just to play guitar hero 1.And it was quite ground breaking.I then followed it up and bought GH2 and Rock the 80's.GH2 was a big improvement over the first, and 80's is the exact same engine as 2, just with different songs and graphic overlays.

Now, I was expecting quite a bit for GH3 but I don't think I was expecting anything over the top of what is possible.And here start all my issues with GH3:

1.Sony added bluetooth to the PS3 which was an amazing idea.There was NO need to add a wireless dongle.There is wireless built into the PS3 for a reason, USE IT!A wireless dongle for PS2 would be understandable.But common activision, there is NO excuse for the dongle.

2. The implementation of the GH3 controller with the PS3 is below standards.You CANNOT turn on the PS3 with the controller like you can the sixaxis.

3. People have been waiting for a guitar controller for the PS3 so they can play the old GH's on the system.Here is the controller everyone has been waiting for, but sorry... this controller doesn't work with anything but GH3.GH I, II, and rock the 80's still have no way to play on a PS3 even though sony added backwards compatability for legacy games.

4. Why couldn't they model the guitar after a sixaxis?They could have made the guitar run just like a sixaxis which in turn would create a seamless integration with the PS3 like it should be.The 5 colored buttons could stay the way they are right now, the two bottom triggers on the sixaxis are pressure sensitive and could have been used for the wammy bar.The built in motion sensor could be the 'star power' trigger, and there is still many more buttons left over.There is no need for such a poorly integrated controller.

5. The overall timing of the game feels 'off'.I've calibrated and still the game doesn't feel right.

6. In practice mode, your calibration doesn't work.So if you calibrate your TV with lets say 50ms, in practice mode it's always at 0ms no matter what.In the high ms (80+) you will not be able to hit one note properly.Go try it and see for yourself.

7. There are some great songs on here, but there is way more filler than the good stuff.I've already beat the game on expert, and I got excited for maybe 4 or 5 songs the entire way through.Mostly it was "lets get this over so I can move on" type songs.

8. The guitar runs on 2 AA batteries.Again, if this was modeled after the sixaxis like it should have been, it would have been a simple usb cord to charge the guitar.Yeah I know it's just 2 batteries, but I still feel the developers were lazy putting this package together.There are positives, the removable neck is great, the guitar feels solid, removable face plate, updated graphics (720P), downloadable content in the future.But I still feel let down with this one.Let the flaming begin ;)

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Product Description:
Crank Up the Volume and prepare to rock around the globe with Guitar Hero III: Legends of Rock. Battle against some of the greatest legends to ever shred on a guitar and become one yourself! Take your skills online against other Guitar Hero players from around the world.
Become a Legend
Face off against guitar icon Slash and others in insane boss battles featuring original tracks recorded exclusively for Guitar Hero III: Legends of Rock.
Rock Out Online Or Party Offline
Defeat opponents to achieve legendary status in head-to-head competition including the all new guitar battle or share the glory with a friend in the new co-op career mode.
Fully Immersive Concert Experience
Realize a true rock concert experience with all new venues, incredible lighting effects, authentic instruments and sick character moves.
Incredible Soundtrack
Guitar Hero III: Legends of Rock features over 70 of the biggest and loudest songs ever compiled in a game! Rock out to songs such as: Welcome to the Jungle, Rock You Like a Hurricane, Sabotage, Suck My Kiss, Cherub Rock and Mississippi Queen.
Guitar Hero WIRELESS Les Paul Guitar Controller
Strap on your Guitar Hero WIRELESS Les Paul Guitar Controller, power on, and CRANK IT UP! Personalize your guitar with new interchangeable faceplates available for the Les Paul guitar only (additional faceplates sold separately).
Guitar Features:
2.4GHz wireless technology with a 30-foot range
New detachable neck ? Guitar packs down small when on tour (and for storage).
Improved fret button design and longer strum bar for an enhanced shredding experience.
Use up to four controllers simultaneously on one console
Auto sleep mode saves battery power

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