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Activision Guitar Hero II

Model number: 95055 | SKU: 8247266

Learn more about Guitar Hero II. (Flash demo) TEEN LyricsThe curtain becomes nauseating. You've stared at it for what seems like eternity. You sweat as the rumbles of an anxious crowd rattle the stage. This is your big moment. After years of hard work, your dreams may be crushed in a matter of seconds. You'll either knock the crowd off its feet with stellar strumming and killer riffs, etching a rock reputation that may someday lead you to sold-out stadiums and arenas. Or you'll bomb, having to earn your living on the sidewalk with an open guitar case. Fame and fortune begin with fingers and frets. Do you have what it takes to become the next rock legend, or are you all thumbs? The first thing you'll notice about Guitar Hero II for the Xbox 360 is the stunning new X-Plorer guitar controller that will inspire you to tear up the stage. Seventy superstar tracks to jam along with and even more available to you on Xbox Live give you the chance to play everything from thrashing metal to classic rock. Invite a friend over and form a band in Cooperative mode. Choose to play lead, rhythm or bass. Get your start in a cramped high-school gym, and work your way up to sold-out stadiums.89.99

Average Customer Rating: 4.739 4.7 out of 5 (23 Reviews)
22 of 23 (96%) customers would recommend this product to a friend.

Customer Reviews for Activision Guitar Hero II

Customer Rating
4
4.0 5
 
Very fun game   04/27/2008
By One4Deuce from Minnesota

What's great about it: Fun, high quality guitar, good song selection
What's not so great: Guitar is wired, $80 is a bit steep.

"I was able to get a great deal on this game at a local Best Buy store and am really happy with the purchase. Its a pretty easy pick up and play game but it also has incredible depth due to the challenge of the higher levels. I don't know if I'd pay full retail price for the game but its a great game and I'd probably buy it again for anything less than $50."

Would you recommend this product to a friend?: Yes
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Review 2 for Activision Guitar Hero II

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5
5.0 5
 
Bought for Nephew   04/20/2008
By MGJG

What's great about it: Fun, challenging, new skills learned, great music!
What's not so great: none

"We bought this for my nephew for Christmas, he has a PS2. He'd been wanting it for a really long time. We have it for XBOX 360 and knew it was a blast to play! The whole family loves to do this, it's alot of fun. There's a ton of great music and if you have the online capability set up with your system you can purchase songs for this also! We are big gamers and would recommend this to anyone!"

Would you recommend this product to a friend?: Yes
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Review 3 for Activision Guitar Hero II

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5
5.0 5
 
GREAT GAME   03/22/2008
By ba123

What's great about it: GUITAR WORKS FOR GH3, GREAT SONGS
What's not so great: NONE

"GUITAR HERO TWO WAS A GREAT GAME, AND YOU CAN PLAY THIS GAME FOREVER, I LIKE THE FACT THAT THIS GUITAR IS ABLE TO WORK FOR GH3 ASWELL. THIS GAME NEVER GETS OLD AND HAS GREAT CLASSIC SONGS LIKE 'CARRY ON MY WAYWARD SON' I RECOMMEND IT"

Would you recommend this product to a friend?: Yes
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Review 4 for Activision Guitar Hero II

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4
4.0 5
 
Tons of fun   01/04/2008
By blazer14 from Chicago,IL

What's great about it: You can play this game forever
What's not so great: Not many good songs

"I loved this game it is an awesome simulation. Me and my friends play this a lot. The only bad thing is i did not know many of the songs and i beat the game very fast."

Would you recommend this product to a friend?: Yes
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Review 5 for Activision Guitar Hero II

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4
4.0 5
 
good game   10/11/2007
By tClo

"its an awesome game. never got into until the 360 version came out... fun game to play solo or multi player...overall good buy, maybe still a little pricey but worth it"

Would you recommend this product to a friend?: Yes
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Review 6 for Activision Guitar Hero II

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Customer Rating
5
5.0 5
 
ADDICTING   10/10/2007
By Halo2ownedkid from Lakewood, Colorado

"GREAT JOB ACTIVISION YOU MADE THIS GAME SO ADDICTING NOW I CANT EVER STOP PLAYING THANK YOU"

Would you recommend this product to a friend?: Yes
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Review 7 for Activision Guitar Hero II

Customer Rating
5
5.0 5
 
Solid Buy   10/07/2007
By Biggsy from Seattle, WA

What's great about it: So much fun
What's not so great: None

"I purchased guitar hero II for 360 about 5 months ago, the game works great and so does the guitar. hours of fun. not to mention i purchased it online and it was at my house no more then 4 days later. very quick. overall i would recommend this product to everyone!"

Would you recommend this product to a friend?: Yes
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Review 8 for Activision Guitar Hero II

Customer Rating
5
5.0 5
 
Play like a rock star   10/07/2007
By CptGarrett from San Antonio, TX

What's great about it: Great music, awesome experience for young and old
What's not so great: Higher difficulty only for the dedicated & talented

"Since we all can't be rock stars, but we all want to feel like one, Guitar Hero II allows you to bridge the gap between reality and fantasy. Built as a simulator for 60s, 70s, 80s, and recent rock music; GHII is a great example of a simple game that brings hours of enjoyment. While the true enjoyment is for the rock lover is all of us, kids will enjoy the feeling of playing a guitar, and have a great time doing so with minimal difficulty in the easier levels. Adults will enjoy reliving a younger time as the music selection spans 4 decades of music, and will finally allow you to either play for the first time, or go back to those days of your garage band that never quite made it. On the Xbox360, there are additional downloadable songs to continue the enjoyment, as well as tracks from little known & underground bands. However, the true enjoyment comes from just playing."

Would you recommend this product to a friend?: Yes
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Review 9 for Activision Guitar Hero II

Customer Rating
5
5.0 5
 
Most Addicting Game   09/23/2007
By mcbray

"I recently bought an Xbox360 for Madden 08 and the upcoming Halo 3 release. I can play Madden for a while but it wasn't holding my interest. I wanted a fun game to come home after work and play as well as be enjoyable for guests. This was definitely the game for that. The game is so enjoyable that time just simply flies by while playing it. I've had friends coming to my house just to play it. The best aspect is the game can be enjoyed by all types of player. Great for families.

Pros: Great gameplay, great music, fun for all, Cooperative game play(One plays lead guitar, other plays bass or rhythm), Face off mode multiplayer.

Cons: No Live Multiplayer.

Don't let the extra cost of the controller deter you from this game. You will throughly enjoy this game and be able to play it for many hours
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Would you recommend this product to a friend?: Yes
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Review 10 for Activision Guitar Hero II

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Customer Rating
5
5.0 5
 
This game is just addictive!   09/21/2007
By dsoldit from Ohio

"Graphics: Amazing – 3.75/ 5
Smooth graphics, but this is just an update from the PS2 version – but if your playing this game for the graphics, you are way off base.

Sound: Amazing - 5/5
5.1 surround sound and great rock tracks from cover bands that sound as good as the original. Sounds good to me.

Gameplay: Amazing – 5/5
Can anything be as simple, yet as fun, as playing Freebird? This is a game for the whole family.

Replay Value – 4.75/5
This game is so much fun that you will find yourself playing tracks again and again. I just wished it had online multiplayer support. It does have some good downloadable content, but expensive.

Overall –4.75/5
The only thing that prevented this being a perfect score from this reviewer was the lack of an online multiplayer option and graphics (somewhat). Overall, pick this game up, you won’t regret dropping the money on this one.

It has been a long time since I have played, and reviewed, a good game on the XBOX 360 – and Guitar Hero II has brought me back to sing, or strum its praises. Guitar Hero II on Xbox 360 is the best iteration of the hit music rhythm game yet, and it brings a fun, non-shooter game that everyone can play on the XBOX 360. With over 65 songs, and planned marketplace content for download a week after the games release, this game is awesome. You can not help but to catch yourself moving around and jamming in your living room. Add another guitar and a friend to rock out as a pair and reach the achievements and greatness in true multiplayer fashion. The only thing this game lacks is HD next-gen graphics and online multiplayer, though they might take care of the multiplayer online issue through an update. RedOctane and Harmonix put their best foot forward with this release. It's a bit pricey at $90 and doesn't have the wireless guitar that I wanted, but it is definitely worth picking up.
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Review 11 for Activision Guitar Hero II

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Customer Rating
5
5.0 5
 
Fun game but wait for GHIII   09/20/2007
By ra99gt

"This game is really fun to play alone or at parties, especially with 2 guitars! The songs are ok, but I would've liked to see more popular songs. The included guitar looks cool, but I wish it were wireless. I say, wait for GHIII, and get the new wireless guitar!"

Would you recommend this product to a friend?: No
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Review 12 for Activision Guitar Hero II

Customer Rating
5
5.0 5
 
So much fun!   09/19/2007
By momx3 from Chattanooga, TN

"This is probably the best game purchase we have ever made. My house is always full of teens waiting for their chance to star. It is fun for even the beginner - yet the challenges never end. Highly recommend this one - can't wait for more guitar hero games!!"

Would you recommend this product to a friend?: Yes
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Review 13 for Activision Guitar Hero II

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4
4.0 5
 
recommended   09/19/2007
By kimmylougibbler from South Carolina

"This game has lots of features for continued enjoyment, song list is extensive (some familiar, some new) The difficulty levels encourage progression in skill level and are set at reasonable intervals."

Would you recommend this product to a friend?: Yes
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Review 14 for Activision Guitar Hero II

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5
5.0 5
 
For those about to rock..   09/18/2007
By DeadPlasmaCell from Spring, Tx

"Guitar Hero II(GH2) is an excellent follow up to the smash hit Guitar Hero.. The 360 version adds HD graphics & sound to keep the game fresh looking, also to give the game some longevity, you can access downloadable content through Xbox Live Market Place. You can download themes, icons and best of all Old and New tracks for the game. It's a great buy and a must have for fans of the series! Can't wait for Guitar Hero III!"

Would you recommend this product to a friend?: Yes
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Review 15 for Activision Guitar Hero II

Customer Rating
4
4.0 5
 
cool game   09/18/2007
By CCHammons from Hendersonville, TN

"I like this game because i am a fiddler and a cello player, and it helps me stretch my fingers out. It it cool, and looks good in hdtv. This is a great game. I recommend it to anyone!"

Would you recommend this product to a friend?: Yes
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Review 16 for Activision Guitar Hero II

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Customer Rating
4
4.0 5
 
Fast paced fun and excitement   09/16/2007
By Whyse from Tucson, AZ

"Well now here is where I differ from the rest of the people that reviewed this game. Although I "Recommended" the game with 4 stars, I certainly don't think this game is "Outstanding". On the Xbox 360 you have the option of downloading new songs (for a little real money) and you have the achievements that are fun to get. I think one of the major things this game is lacking is the online multiplayer. This game is a lot of fun as it is, and I am lucky to have a fiancé that enjoys playing with me as well. But since a good number of the achievements are for co-op it would be a lot better to be able to play this over Xbox live. This is the one reason it lost a star in my eyes.

As far as game play goes it is certainly a lot of fun, it has more then 70 songs including newer ones and older ones. In this game a great deal of them are however covers of the originals and not sang/played by the original artists. They are still fun to play though. The difficulty levels do give the game some nice replay mostly because until you beat easy it is very difficult to play medium and so on through all 4 levels of play.

Guitar Hero II also has a lot of unlockables that you can "buy" in the in game store with the money you earn during your tour. (The easy difficulty does not give you any money) You can "buy" new characters and guitar "finishes" (basically skins). Also, new songs by no-name artists probably made specifically for this game that you can play in the campaign mode but not earn money for. There are also new guitars to unlock and buy in the store. To earn money you need to play songs, every 3 stars or higher song gives you some money (also if you replay a song and get a higher star you will get the difference because higher stars give you more money).

In conclusion, this is a very excellent game and I strongly recommend it to all. Just make sure if you are in to getting all of the achievements in games that you have someone good at video games to play with.
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Review 17 for Activision Guitar Hero II

Customer Rating
5
5.0 5
 
Awesome game   09/14/2007
By swimnfish04 from MI

"This a must have for anyone that owns a 360. It is endless hours of fun and also challenging."

Would you recommend this product to a friend?: Yes
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Review 18 for Activision Guitar Hero II

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5
5.0 5
 
Great game   09/14/2007
By DBDB

"Guitar Hero II for the XBOX360 is a great game that is surprisingly addicting and more fun than I expected. This game was received as a silly gift and has become a fun, group activity, when entertaining. Highly recommended."

Would you recommend this product to a friend?: Yes
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Review 19 for Activision Guitar Hero II

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5
5.0 5
 
Great Game!   09/12/2007
By Beardown871 from Indiana

"I know that many people know what this game is about. If you are an Xbox 360 owner, I strongly recommend this game. It has tremendous replay value, probably more than any game I have ever played. While I wish there was online multiplayer, I can still have some fun playing and practicing songs over and over again."

Would you recommend this product to a friend?: Yes
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Review 20 for Activision Guitar Hero II

Customer Rating
5
5.0 5
 
Best. Game. Ever.   09/12/2007
By redsoxfan0024

"GHII is the most addicting game on any console! On the Xbox 360, it is especially good because of all the bonus songs not available on the PS2 and the graphics are much better. Overall, an extremely fun game to play either by yourself or with a group of friends!"

Would you recommend this product to a friend?: Yes
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