why not just get a real guitar and learn how to play it?

im sorry but that is a little sad.....

hmmm.....ty comes to mind!!
Georgia

I'm researching Seattle based GH Addiction Meetings right now. LOL

This is pretty funny

It's a Simon people.

This is hilarious.Yep.They've gone WAY too far.

Guitar Hero - the official game for losers who aren't talented enough to play a REAL electric guitar.

Where's Piano Hero? Bass Hero? Drum Hero? It'll happen. Just watch...

It's a Simon people.

This is hilarious.Yep.They've gone WAY too far.

WOW!
my friend has the bag,the stand and the pedals.
he also plays air guitar at school!
LOL

Thats just pathetic. Who would ever bye such things. Isnt the game enough?!?

Would naming your controller be taking it too far as well? Cause I have a friend who has names for all three (count them, three) controllers.

And by friend, I mean ACTUAL friend, not some guy who's too embarrassed to admit he likes guitar hero.

Yes... I hate every incarnation of this game. Instead of spending all this time playing a game like this, people should pick up a real guitar!

now i feel bad for playing rock band online all weekend XP

WOW!
my friend has the bag,the stand and the pedals.
he also plays air guitar at school!
LOL

This is absolutely hilarious that someone would spend their free time getting these extra things.

wtf is this shit u low lives go start playing a freggin real guitar u will see how different it is to be playin sum game fuckers

dam this game is so stupid who ever plays this crap must be fags fo sho!!

I just don't get guitar hero.why not get an actual guitar and learn to play for real.I grew up with video games and i have a playstation 2 that never gets played,but at 36 years old there is just too much to do with kids and a house to spend time on video games.Time for some of you people to move out of moms house.

Thank you. My thought is if you really want to be a "guitar hero" - go to a pawn shop - buy an old Telecaster and learn to play. Jeez.

IT's NOT A real Guitar!!!
I think it would be great to go to the next step, A real guitar that you could interact with and learn how to play for real !

Would naming your controller be taking it too far as well? Cause I have a friend who has names for all three (count them, three) controllers.

And by friend, I mean ACTUAL friend, not some guy who's too embarrassed to admit he likes guitar hero.

I am torn about this game. I like fact that it could get our younger generations interested in shredding. I think the real thing is what they need however.

Those accessories are awesome! Although, I LOVE Guitar Hero, I do not own any of these. Its nice to know that based off of this list, I do actually get outside every once in a while. So, Thanks

wow ur such a loser wit great ideas thts 4 lil kids not grownups loser

HAHHH!

I am a non owner of any of these products!

I think there should be soemthing added to this list.

11. You currently own all GH games (GH I, GH II, GH encore :rock the eighties, GH III) and you have pre-ordered/reserved GH: Aerosmith.

Wow.
I am stunned.
If one invested that amount of time and money into a real instrument.....need I say more?
I chose the 'real thing'!
Good luck all you hero's out there!

HAHHH!

I am a non owner of any of these products!

It is time for these people to get out,get some air, and GET A LIFE!!!!!!!!!!!!

hi

I am torn about this game. I like fact that it could get our younger generations interested in shredding. I think the real thing is what they need however.

wow are we really discussing this
just let the kids play!

I think i might have just died a little inside. Guitar Hero AMP??? Kids, stay in school; parents, quit paying for this crap.

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Wow.
I am stunned.
If one invested that amount of time and money into a real instrument.....need I say more?
I chose the 'real thing'!
Good luck all you hero's out there!

I'm 19 years old, I've played GH before and I'm not too impressed. Something about just pressing 5 keys to the same old songs gets boring for me in about 1 hour. I can play that game on medium though. Rock Band is much more enjoyable, because you and 3 friends can play it together, though I only play that about once a month. People need to experience and remeber what going outside and playing baseball, street hockey and water gun fights were like. Its sad to think the youngest of kids today will most likely never know what it is to do stuff like that everyday because video games have taken over child hood.

i think all this stuff about guitar hero has kinda gone over bored but i play too and i love it i play for hours but i also get out and play for hours so ...ya......... Rock on guitar hero 4 EVER

i think the game is awsome I can do easy and medium but that is it!!!!!!!!i still love the game tho!!!

Brian,
Stop hating man. It's not a real guitar but its fun to pretend to be able to play one. Who hasn't ever wanted to be a musician?

I bet if you were the inventor of the game, you wouldn't be complaining since you'd be filthy $$$$$.

i'm a big guitar fan but..... i do not own guitar hero if you do and you take it to this exstreme , maybe you should invest in some real equipment

Who cares that people play Guitar Hero too much? I mean, at least it has you up and doing something like the wii does.

World of Warcraft is what some people need to worry about. It has some people/slugs sitting at their computer moving little more than their hands for 8+ hours a day!

I'm 19 years old, I've played GH before and I'm not too impressed. Something about just pressing 5 keys to the same old songs gets boring for me in about 1 hour. I can play that game on medium though. Rock Band is much more enjoyable, because you and 3 friends can play it together, though I only play that about once a month. People need to experience and remeber what going outside and playing baseball, street hockey and water gun fights were like. Its sad to think the youngest of kids today will most likely never know what it is to do stuff like that everyday because video games have taken over child hood. Times have changed.

Who cares that people play Guitar Hero too much? I mean, at least it has you up and doing something like the wii does.

World of Warcraft is what some people need to worry about. It has some people/slugs sitting at their computer moving little more than their hands for 8+ hours a day!

wow I didn't even know they had stuff out like this except for the cases and the portable version. this game is bigger than I thought, I guess you can take a fracnchise too far. guitar hero turntables? oh come on that's just stupid!

How is playing guitar hero like playing an actual guitar? and to play air-guitar off guitar hero ?LMAO!!! guitar hero is just a gameboy in the shape of a guitar for nerds who want to play the guitar but dont know how to, at best.

This is just a game for people who can't play real guitar, and think they can

Hahahahaha what a bunch of losers.... get a real hobby... and a life while youre at it.

Get a real guitar and practice if you want legions of adoring fans screaming for you!

FUUUUUUUUUN-E!!!

This is just a game for people who can't play real guitar, and think they can

I'll just quote what everybody already knows:

With the amount of time ut into playing a video game simulation of playing a guitar, you could spend it playing a real instrument.

In fact, you could create your OWN songs, possibly start a band, get those creative juices flowings, and not hit timed sounds of "guitar simulation". You're not really playing the song!

On the other hand, it is fun. Guitar Hero helps with corrdination and rhythm, and it makes an excellent party game.

Now, back to criticism. Did you know that Konami created a guitar simulation game 10 years ago called Guitar Freaks? Did you know that it's still very popular in Japanese arcades and game counsels?
Did you also know that some Guitar Freaks arcade cabinets made their way to the U.S?

I think people need to start getting an actuall life.
or at least think about getting a little fresh air. Like they said.

Those accessories are awesome! Although, I LOVE Guitar Hero, I do not own any of these. Its nice to know that based off of this list, I do actually get outside every once in a while. So, Thanks

I think people need to start getting an actuall life.
or at least think about getting a little fresh air. Like they said.

Get a real guitar and practice if you want legions of adoring fans screaming for you!

this is so gay

Losers...

this is so gay

This is ridiculous. People who actually buy this are idiots because if you're gonna pretend to play guitar why dont u just grab a real guitar and learn on ur own. something that actually has strings and u can make a hobby out of it not this stupid shit. And for you guitar hero creators u guys are ppl makin money off of stupid no life people. I feel sorry for both of ya'll. Rot in hell dumbasses.

Losers...

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Losers...

I've never played before but there must be something to it if it's this big....hold on let me go one and twelve hours and i'll be back

No I am not Obsessed with E-Mail that way... It doesn't caust (I am so upset , I just can't spell as well any more)much... I do pay some... AMEN THank You... AMEN

If there is one thing I've learned about making money is once you've found a good thing to sell, keep em coming back. Naturally video games are addicting, it's an escapism for a lot of us, but guitar hero is the escapism for people who've always wanted to play but don't want to spend hundreds of dollars. Granted if you've never owned a PS2 or 3 and wanted to play, yes it would cost hundreds of dollars but that's besides the point.

Also, it is always a choice on how deep you want to go into the escapism. If getting a plushie is what you want, who's to stop you? When we purchase something or get a gift from a loved one who's concern is it of the public?

Let me know when it gets twisted. Like sexual pleasure, murders, or anything of the such, then repost this article. People like the game, personally I love the game, but this isn't any more news than if someone wrote up an article saying the sky is blue.

I think this is a retarded game. The same songs over and over until you can hit every color without looking? STUPID! If you can spend that amount of time on a game that gets you nowhere in life, why not play the real thing and learn something you can really get into and enjoy. GH/What a waste of life...

I've never played before but there must be something to it if it's this big....hold on let me go buy one and play for twelve hours and i'll be back

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I've never played before but there must be something to it if it's this big....hold on let me go buy one and play for twelve hours and i'll be back

Love it!

As a "real guitarist" I have had a lot of laughs from this whole craze. The best part is that it seems some delusional addicts believe they are actually playing an instrument.

What have we come to?!

If you're going to spend all this time practicing Guitar Hero, why not learn the real instrument?

This is ridiculous. People who actually buy this are idiots because if you're gonna pretend to play guitar why dont u just grab a real guitar and learn on ur own. play something that actually has strings and u can make a hobby out of it not this stupid shit. And for you guitar hero creators u guys are ppl makin money off of stupid no life people. I feel sorry for both of ya'll. Rot in hell dumbasses.

first...ass

Love it!

As a "real guitarist" I have had a lot of laughs from this whole craze. The best part is that it seems some delusional addicts believe they are actually playing an instrument.

What have we come to?!

I'll just quote what everybody already knows:

With the amount of time ut into playing a video game simulation of playing a guitar, you could spend it playing a real instrument.

In fact, you could create your OWN songs, possibly start a band, get those creative juices flowings, and not hit timed sounds of "guitar simulation". You're not really playing the song!

On the other hand, it is fun. Guitar Hero helps with corrdination and rhythm, and it makes an excellent party game.

Now, back to criticism. Did you know that Konami created a guitar simulation game 10 years ago called Guitar Freaks? Did you know that it's still very popular in Japanese arcades and game counsels?
Did you also know that some Guitar Freaks arcade cabinets made their way to the U.S? Many people know that Guitar Hero is a complete rip-off of a decade old idea, and how they're getting away with it is beyond me.

lmaooooooooooooooooo well at least the kid's these day's wont have to live out their rock & roll fantasy's useing a tennis raquet like we had to

No I am not Obsessed with E-Mail that way... It doesn't caust (I am so upset , I just can't spell as well any more)much... I do pay some... AMEN THank You... AMEN

If there is one thing I've learned about making money is once you've found a good thing to sell, keep em coming back. Naturally video games are addicting, it's an escapism for a lot of us, but guitar hero is the escapism for people who've always wanted to play but don't want to spend hundreds of dollars. Granted if you've never owned a PS2 or 3 and wanted to play, yes it would cost hundreds of dollars but that's besides the point.

Also, it is always a choice on how deep you want to go into the escapism. If getting a plushie is what you want, who's to stop you? When we purchase something or get a gift from a loved one who's concern is it of the public?

Let me know when it gets twisted. Like sexual pleasure, murders, or anything of the such, then repost this article. People like the game, personally I love the game, but this isn't any more news than if someone wrote up an article saying the sky is blue.

I play Guitar Hero 15 hours a day and still cant get enough.

1."Rock and roll's dead anyway, right?..."
Rock and roll is not dead! Rock and roll kills rap no question.
2. No one who plays Guitar Hero even has that gig bag, I guarentee you.
3. Air guitaring is something everyone does. As long as there's a kick ass guitar lick in the background, it's totally normal. If you're doing with no guitar in the background, kill yourself.
4. The react pedals are for people who don't have time to use the whammy bar, and for people who mess up when they raise the guitar to deploy star power. The guitar hero controller is indeed not a real guitar, therefore, the pedals are not real pedals! Read the "whammy bar" and "star power" labels before you start being stupid.
5. I agree with you on the Thunderbox Amp 28r Amplifier is profound. I think they sold 2 or so.

Please kill yourself for making this post.

I play Guitar Hero 15 hours a day and still cant get enough.

No I am not Obsessed with E-Mail that way... It doesn't caust (I am so upset , I just can't spell as well any more)much... I do pay some... AMEN THank You... AMEN

If there is one thing I've learned about making money is once you've found a good thing to sell, keep em coming back. Naturally video games are addicting, it's an escapism for a lot of us, but guitar hero is the escapism for people who've always wanted to play but don't want to spend hundreds of dollars. Granted if you've never owned a PS2 or 3 and wanted to play, yes it would cost hundreds of dollars but that's besides the point.

Also, it is always a choice on how deep you want to go into the escapism. If getting a plushie is what you want, who's to stop you? When we purchase something or get a gift from a loved one who's concern is it of the public?

Let me know when it gets twisted. Like sexual pleasure, murders, or anything of the such, then repost this article. People like the game, personally I love the game, but this isn't any more news than if someone wrote up an article saying the sky is blue.

I'll just quote what everybody already knows:

With the amount of time ut into playing a video game simulation of playing a guitar, you could spend it playing a real instrument.

In fact, you could create your OWN songs, possibly start a band, get those creative juices flowings, and not hit timed sounds of "guitar simulation". You're not really playing the song!

On the other hand, it is fun. Guitar Hero helps with corrdination and rhythm, and it makes an excellent party game.

Now, back to criticism. Did you know that Konami created a guitar simulation game 10 years ago called Guitar Freaks? Did you know that it's still very popular in Japanese arcades and game counsels?
Did you also know that some Guitar Freaks arcade cabinets made their way to the U.S? Many people know that Guitar Hero is a complete rip-off of a decade old idea, and how they're getting away with it is beyond me.

LOL!

I agree, people think their fucking Rhandy Roads when they pick up that 5 button piece of plastic. Its ridiculous. Don't get me wrong, I think the game is fun as hell, but your not Eddie Van Halen, Slash, Akira Takasaki, Zakk Wylde, or even a real guitarist, if you can play expert level on Guitar Hero.

LOL!

No I am not Obsessed with E-Mail that way... It doesn't caust (I am so upset , I just can't spell as well any more)much... I do pay some... AMEN THank You... AMEN

I'm not sure all the accessories constitutes a Guitar Hero addiction, as much as just liking to buy stuff. As far as additiction, I work with true Guitar Hero addicts, so here are my signs of addiction, based on my observations...10:You talk about what songs would be good on GH; 9:You scoff at anyone who hasn't at least tried it; 8:You play GH while singing to it on a karaoke mike; 7:You compare your scores/levels at work; 6:You practice nightly; 5:You bring it along to every party you're invited to; 4:Even a baby shower! 3:You talk smack to anyone whose score is lower than yours; 2:Scold the UPS deliever guy for interrupting your practice; and the number ONE sign you're addicted to GH...You've asked the school to have a fund raiser to purchase it for P.E. class to improve hand/eye coordination.

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I dont understand, people like to play video games. I have a PS3 and I play all the time. It always seems to me that someone always needs something to point there finger at. Maybe US pople play frequently who are now labeled as OBSESSED or INFATUATED we may need some therapy. Maybe YOU people who point you finger need the Therapy.

I'll just quote what everybody already knows:

With the amount of time ut into playing a video game simulation of playing a guitar, you could spend it playing a real instrument.

In fact, you could create your OWN songs, possibly start a band, get those creative juices flowings, and not hit timed sounds of "guitar simulation". You're not really playing the song!

On the other hand, it is fun. Guitar Hero helps with corrdination and rhythm, and it makes an excellent party game.

Now, back to criticism. Did you know that Konami created a guitar simulation game 10 years ago called Guitar Freaks? Did you know that it's still very popular in Japanese arcades and game counsels?
Did you also know that some Guitar Freaks arcade cabinets made their way to the U.S? Many people know that Guitar Hero is a complete rip-off of a decade old idea, and how they're getting away with it is beyond me.

thats so retarted i want a guitar hero pillow not!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

No I am not Obsessed with E-Mail that way... It doesn't caust (I am so upset , I just can't spell as well any more)much... I do pay some... AMEN THank You... AMEN

I dont understand, people like to play video games. I have a PS3 and I play all the time. It always seems to me that someone always needs something to point there finger at. Maybe US pople play frequently who are now labeled as OBSESSED or INFATUATED we may need some therapy. Maybe YOU people who point your finger's need the Therapy.

I dont understand, people like to play video games. I have a PS3 and I play all the time. It always seems to me that someone always needs something to point there finger at. Maybe US pople play frequently who are now labeled as OBSESSED or INFATUATED we may need some therapy. Maybe YOU people who point your finger's need the Therapy.

very cool

I must say, this article has really opened up a new world for me. Now I know about all of the amazing Guitar Hero products I've been missing out on! Thanks, guys!

What's the big deal. It's no worse then Tickle Me Elmo, Hannah Montana Phenom just to name a couple. I mean seriously people, it's just human nature. Figure that out and move on

I find this game silly and after the first 10 minutes or so its rather boring.

i think you are totally right on these items being signs of obsession with GH, but i think there are also some behaviors that tell just as much about how addicted someone is to GH.

every one i know is addicted to that game. i have but barely play it. if you have any of thet stuff u have no life

This is totally funny... i play guitar hero from time to time but...this is just crazy. These things are for two kinds of people: people who have no lives or friends or those who have to many friends that obsess about guitar hero that they obsess about it too.LOL.

Kids. Tell your parents to stop being cheap and buy you a real guitar and lessons. Parents, while many video games are actually great in many ways, this is not one of them. If your kid wants to play music, make them learn the right way instead of giving in to one more thing that will enable to spend even more time getting fat and useless on the couch.

I wonder if GH will compel users to pick up a real instument, of if it helps those that are musicians keep tempo. The cool idea, I think, is to convert a computer keyboard to a piano keyboard where letters flashed on the screen will play notes.

You are too in to it when you have perfect on "Expert" mode

this game sucks imo

take a read

No wonder we will take your country without firing a shot. Soft amerikan men let their women fight their wars while they play like children at silly games.

what di think? damn, I love this game, I dotn specially play, but makes me feel special since I actually play a real guitar...

How about this Alex?

this game sucks imo

Wow. Just wow. Some of the stuff doesn't suprise me (like the cell phone game) but the amp is too much.
When did Guitar Hero become more popular than DDR? That was a dark day.

I wonder if GH will compel users to pick up a real instument, of if it helps those that are musicians keep tempo. The cool idea, I think, is to convert a computer keyboard to a piano keyboard where letters flashed on the screen will play piano notes.

I think you are all gay and should learn how to play a REAL guitar.

I think guitar hero is alsome it is the best game I have ever played and i would love to get like pdeals for the whammy bar and a lot more star power to it and gome out with guitar hero that has AC/DC songs on it i would totally love it playing the songs off of AC/DC

This game has definitely taken it's target market by storm. I am proud to say, that I am one of the few people who does not own any guitar hero merchandise. I will admit though, after making fun of the whole concept of it, I tried playing the demo @ a local Best Buy, and it was kind of fun.. But let's not get ahead of ourselves.. That was as far as I would go. They might as well release heroin hero like they did in South Park because this Guitar Hero addiction, is about as bad as a drug addiction; Only worse though, because kids' parents buy it for them, lol.

i Love guitAr Hero...
the shhhh is tight...

I don't know about anybody else's addiction but I could really, REALLY go for one of those hand-held versions of the game.

My name is Draggon and I'm a Guitar Hero Addict.

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I think..that some people are dumb! buy hey America needs dumb people to keep the balance on our economy.
So why not buy everything G.H an serve your craze!You have the right to be dumb as a American!

This game has definitely taken it's target market by storm. I am proud to say, that I am one of the few people who does not own any guitar hero merchandise. I will admit though, after making fun of the whole concept of it, I tried playing the demo @ a local Best Buy, and it was kind of fun.. But let's not get ahead of ourselves.. That was as far as I would go. They might as well release heroin hero like they did in South Park because this Guitar Hero addiction, is about as bad as a drug addiction; Only worse though, because kids' parents buy it for them, lol.

This is some crazy stuff!

get a life people

Holy shit! That comment about the pedals is the funniest thing I have read in a long time. It's five buttons... not strings, buttons!

This game has definitely taken it's target market by storm. I am proud to say, that I am one of the few people who does not own any guitar hero merchandise. I will admit though, after making fun of the whole concept of it, I tried playing the demo @ a local Best Buy, and it was kind of fun.. But let's not get ahead of ourselves.. That was as far as I would go. They might as well release heroin hero like they did in South Park because this Guitar Hero addiction, is about as bad as a drug addiction; Only worse though, because kids' parents buy it for them, lol.

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Wow. Brings new meaning to the term get a life! For all the coin your gonna pay for these "toys", you could get a real axe and be a real guitar hero. Haha, nerds and their toys, funny to watch, but sad when you think about it.

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some of this stuff is cool and can be used with some sanity. all of my friends play guitar hero and some of us are really good at it, pwning jordon on expert good. but we also all play real instruments, have a real band, and spend more time playing guitar than guitar hero. but thats no reason not to get a few mobile versions and some sweet accessories,just like any video game

I think..that some people are dumb! buy hey America needs dumb people to keep the balance on our economy.
So why not buy everything G.H an serve your craze!You have the right to be dumb as a American!

As a musician who had to learn the hard way(on a real
instrument)and after years on practice to attain a level of proficiency GH is an insult to anyone who can play. IT'S ONLY A TOY!! YOU ARE NOT REALLY PLAYING A GUITAR!!!!!!!!!!

I would have to make the suggestion that if people are willing to sink that much time into a psuedo-guitar game, why not get a real guitar? Then they can become real Guitar Heroes, or at least more of a guitar hero than someone playing a game.

ROCK BAND IS BETTER!

This game is the biggest waste of time and money, the price of this plastic junk is the same as buying the real thing. Kids these days need to learn and open their minds to real things and not this bull video game crap. Teach your kids something that will help them open their minds and not something that will eat their brain away. I thank my mother everyday for buying me my first guitar when I was 8, it changed my life! why dont u save your money and spend it on something that will help your child in the future!!!