What is better? Guitar Hero III or Rock Band? - Blu-ray Forum

MozartMan · 01-01-2008, 01:51 AM

Hi everybody.

I am thinking of buying one of these and looking for your suggestions.

I have 6 years old boy and PS3. I am also a musician, so I will probably play with my kid. What game is better?

Thanks in advance, and

Happy New Year!

dgator783 · 01-01-2008, 02:03 AM

rock band for sure.....it has everything that guitar hero has to offer and some, plus the drums kick major ass....plus better selection of downloadable content

kaliraver · 01-01-2008, 02:08 AM

Rock band hands down.

GreenFlash06 · 01-01-2008, 02:15 AM

Well I think that Guitar Hero is kind of a face off, a battle of the Titans if you wish. Rock band is obviously a team work game, you know, yelling at eachother after a Show, inviting some chicks backstage, Etc...
I hope my nonsense makes sense to you.....

redxtremist · 01-01-2008, 02:21 AM

I have to agree. Rock Band is better.

SDG · 01-01-2008, 02:37 AM

We have both. For straight up guitar, Guitar Hero is better. On the other hand, if singing and drums interest you, Rock Band offers more. You can download a lot of extra songs for RB, I think GH has some downloadable songs as well. My kids like the Guitar Key Strike area on screen more on GH as it is more forgiving. Both are FUN.

vsbdtv · 01-01-2008, 02:51 AM

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Originally Posted by SDG

We have both. For straight up guitar, Guitar Hero is better. On the other hand, if singing and drums interest you, Rock Band offers more.

Can you be a little more specific about why straight up guitar is better on GH?

I'm considering buying RB, but I don't see myself getting the special edition with all the instruments.

mred612 · 01-01-2008, 02:56 AM

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Originally Posted by MozartMan

Hi everybody.

I am thinking of buying one of these and looking for your suggestions.

I have 6 years old boy and PS3. I am also a musician, so I will probably play with my kid. What game is better?

Thanks in advance, and

Happy New Year!

You will get more value out of rock band. I have guitar hero 3 but now i'm thinking of buying rock band. It seems pretty fun and a bunch of my buddies have and LOVE rock band.

Terjyn · 01-01-2008, 03:00 AM

Straight up guitar is better on Guitar Hero III because with a (very) few exceptions the Guitar parts on Rock Band are yawn-level repetitious.

If Rock Band was Guitar only it would not be worth it.

stockstar1138 · 01-01-2008, 03:02 AM

rock band is better, but like terjyn said, the guitar on guitar hero is a lot better. i had to open mine up, take a piece of paper, glue it in, so i didn't get double strumming. it works great now though.

Terjyn · 01-01-2008, 03:04 AM

Yeah. I should have added that too. Because Rock Band includes singing, drums, and a boatload of fun if you have friends willing to play, I too consider Rock Band a better game.

Just not for pure guitar.

SDG · 01-01-2008, 03:09 AM

If your able to compare both at the store, you will notict that the indicators on the screen, as when to strum the guitar are larger on GH and more forgiving than the ones on RB. All three of my kids can play the guitar OK too very good on GH where only my two oldest 15 & 13, can play RB good. All of my kids like the guitar feel and response better on GH. ME, I get my butt handed to me on both.

As i write this thow, my wife is singing Metillica iner-sandman, boy on drumbs and daughter on the guitar. They are both great. Mabe GH is just easier.

Living Near Shamu · 01-01-2008, 04:23 AM

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Originally Posted by SDG

As i write this thow, my wife is singing Metillica iner-sandman, boy on drumbs and daughter on the guitar. They are both great. Mabe GH is just easier.

What the... its Enter Sandman not inner-sandman...

X-Ninja · 01-01-2008, 04:24 AM

Rock Band. Come on, its a Harmonix game! Ever played Amplitude? No? then do it...
Screw GH, Screw RB.

But none-the-less... Pick up Rock Band.

Verbal · 01-01-2008, 04:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Living Near Shamu

What the... its Enter Sandman not inner-sandman...

No one said you had to get the words right....oh wait.......

T-Wrecks · 01-01-2008, 05:02 AM

is about as non-videophile/gamer as you get and when the family went on a retreat and Rock Band was there, you might as well have stuck heroine in her veins. Very soon we will be out some $200.00 and she will have every girlfriend and family member she owns over...and don't forget the endless expansion packs...80s/90s here we come.

If you have a social circle, this game is a phenomenon that breaks barriers. I'm not sure why, (as a former HC gamer I see the fun but not to the crazed extent that others do) but its innovation strikes a chord in all age groups and is addictive as hell.

MozartMan · 01-01-2008, 05:21 AM

Thanks everybody. I guess I will go with Rock Band.

Banjo · 01-01-2008, 05:22 AM

Which would be more deaf-friendly?

I know Guitar Hero III have these gems that explodes so you know you hit the right notes. Deaf people can enjoy it by turning up the bass.

School · 01-01-2008, 07:24 PM

i was at my sisters house last night and they have the wii and ps3 and i was playing guitar hero 3 on the wii and man i fell in love it was so fun. i only have ps3 and i want this game but since im reading that the guitar lags i dont know what to do. i only want to play guitar im not interested in the singing and drums. what should one do ?

bignickdawg · 01-01-2008, 07:28 PM

YOu know what...buy rock band

If you get sick of it after awhile pick up GH 1-2-3-80's individually

use the Guitar from rockband to play them

Quote:

Originally Posted by MozartMan

Hi everybody.

I am thinking of buying one of these and looking for your suggestions.

I have 6 years old boy and PS3. I am also a musician, so I will probably play with my kid. What game is better?

Thanks in advance, and

Happy New Year!

01-01-2008, 01:51 AM	#1
MozartMan Active Member Member since:Jan 2007 Location:HockeyTown	What is better? Guitar Hero III or Rock Band? Hi everybody. I am thinking of buying one of these and looking for your suggestions. I have 6 years old boy and PS3. I am also a musician, so I will probably play with my kid. What game is better? Thanks in advance, and Happy New Year!

01-01-2008, 05:02 AM	#16
T-Wrecks Active Member Member since:Jul 2007	My wife... is about as non-videophile/gamer as you get and when the family went on a retreat and Rock Band was there, you might as well have stuck heroine in her veins. Very soon we will be out some $200.00 and she will have every girlfriend and family member she owns over...and don't forget the endless expansion packs...80s/90s here we come. If you have a social circle, this game is a phenomenon that breaks barriers. I'm not sure why, (as a former HC gamer I see the fun but not to the crazed extent that others do) but its innovation strikes a chord in all age groups and is addictive as hell.

01-01-2008, 07:24 PM	#19
School Power Member Member since:Dec 2007 Home Theater Gallery:11 Blu-ray collection:299 Trading Score:7	i was at my sisters house last night and they have the wii and ps3 and i was playing guitar hero 3 on the wii and man i fell in love it was so fun. i only have ps3 and i want this game but since im reading that the guitar lags i dont know what to do. i only want to play guitar im not interested in the singing and drums. what should one do ? Last edited by School; 01-01-2008 at 07:26 PM.

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01-01-2008, 02:21 AM	#5
redxtremist Junior Member Member since:Aug 2007 Location:Macon, GA	I have to agree. Rock Band is better.

01-01-2008, 02:37 AM	#6
SDG Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Sep 2007 Location:Arkansas	We have both. For straight up guitar, Guitar Hero is better. On the other hand, if singing and drums interest you, Rock Band offers more. You can download a lot of extra songs for RB, I think GH has some downloadable songs as well. My kids like the Guitar Key Strike area on screen more on GH as it is more forgiving. Both are FUN.

01-01-2008, 03:00 AM	#9
Terjyn Blu-ray Knight Member since:Jul 2007 Blu-ray collection:122	Straight up guitar is better on Guitar Hero III because with a (very) few exceptions the Guitar parts on Rock Band are yawn-level repetitious. If Rock Band was Guitar only it would not be worth it.

01-01-2008, 03:02 AM	#10
stockstar1138 Banned Member since:Apr 2007	rock band is better, but like terjyn said, the guitar on guitar hero is a lot better. i had to open mine up, take a piece of paper, glue it in, so i didn't get double strumming. it works great now though.

01-01-2008, 03:04 AM	#11
Terjyn Blu-ray Knight Member since:Jul 2007 Blu-ray collection:122	Yeah. I should have added that too. Because Rock Band includes singing, drums, and a boatload of fun if you have friends willing to play, I too consider Rock Band a better game. Just not for pure guitar.

01-01-2008, 03:09 AM	#12
SDG Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Sep 2007 Location:Arkansas	If your able to compare both at the store, you will notict that the indicators on the screen, as when to strum the guitar are larger on GH and more forgiving than the ones on RB. All three of my kids can play the guitar OK too very good on GH where only my two oldest 15 & 13, can play RB good. All of my kids like the guitar feel and response better on GH. ME, I get my butt handed to me on both. As i write this thow, my wife is singing Metillica iner-sandman, boy on drumbs and daughter on the guitar. They are both great. Mabe GH is just easier.

01-01-2008, 04:24 AM	#14
X-Ninja Special Member Member since:Jul 2007 Location:North Bay, Ontario Posts: Over 1100.......... PSNetwork- Axecution Blu-ray collection:1 Blu-ray reviews:6	Rock Band. Come on, its a Harmonix game! Ever played Amplitude? No? then do it... Screw GH, Screw RB. But none-the-less... Pick up Rock Band.

01-01-2008, 05:21 AM	#17
MozartMan Active Member Member since:Jan 2007 Location:HockeyTown	Thanks everybody. I guess I will go with Rock Band.

01-01-2008, 05:22 AM	#18
Banjo Blu-ray Guru Member since:Dec 2006 Location:Ontario, Canada Blu-ray collection:143	Which would be more deaf-friendly? I know Guitar Hero III have these gems that explodes so you know you hit the right notes. Deaf people can enjoy it by turning up the bass.

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