This package is, inexplicably, only available for Xbox 360 and Wii, and is only available today, so you don't have too much time to think about how weird it is to sell a Guitar Hero bundle with everything but the title instrument.
Today only: get Guitar Hero Smash Hits with drum, microphone for $99
by JC Fletcher 
on Jun 24th 2009 9:15AM
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This package is, inexplicably, only available for Xbox 360 and Wii, and is only available today, so you don't have too much time to think about how weird it is to sell a Guitar Hero bundle with everything but the title instrument.
Reader Comments (21)
Posted: Jun 24th 2009 9:54AM The human joe said
Yeah, I use my RB2 one instead, It also squeaks whenever i strum...It's extremely annoying.
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Posted: Jun 24th 2009 10:01AM GiggityGiggityGoo said
I know what you mean. Mine just broke and only works when you strum up. Everybody fights over who has to use the broken controller. I gotta pick another one up.
How are these drums though?? I've only ever used the RB1 drums and my mic is on the fritz. I might pick this up. The game is about $60, so you are getting the mic and drums for $40 more.
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How are these drums though?? I've only ever used the RB1 drums and my mic is on the fritz. I might pick this up. The game is about $60, so you are getting the mic and drums for $40 more.
Posted: Jun 24th 2009 10:28AM Temidien said
I bought the set for GW:WT and aside from the touchpad not workin on my guitar (it's oversensitive but can easily be turned off via menus), it all works beautifully. The only complaint I've ever had is that I have to recalibrate the drums when I switch TVs (the process takes less than 30 secs).
I've been playing (real) drums for 7 years and the GH set, IMHO, feels much more natural than the RB one (before flames set in, yes, I own both).
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I've been playing (real) drums for 7 years and the GH set, IMHO, feels much more natural than the RB one (before flames set in, yes, I own both).
Posted: Jun 24th 2009 11:05AM (Unverified) said
@Ethan Rom
RB 1 drums are not that good.
But, rb2 drums are sooo nice! BIG UPGRADE!
I know i am going to get hatted on, But you can twist an ankle on the kick pedal on gh drums!
And rock band drums work with gh games.
I was playing the metallica demo the other day.
I need to get that!
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RB 1 drums are not that good.
But, rb2 drums are sooo nice! BIG UPGRADE!
I know i am going to get hatted on, But you can twist an ankle on the kick pedal on gh drums!
And rock band drums work with gh games.
I was playing the metallica demo the other day.
I need to get that!
Posted: Jun 24th 2009 4:59PM (Unverified) said
@ ethan rum
unless they fixed the drums since launch you will get a week at most out of them stay away from them whatever you do and stay away from gaamestop
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unless they fixed the drums since launch you will get a week at most out of them stay away from them whatever you do and stay away from gaamestop
Posted: Jun 24th 2009 10:07AM baby sea tuna said
Yet more proof that Smash Hits should not be sold as a full-priced game.
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Posted: Jun 24th 2009 10:16AM CaptainProtonX said
Even RedOctane has a "hidden underground warehouse with a long-lost lot of GW" discounted for the ever hungry consumer population.
This isn't a deal. Wait for it to start hitting $50.
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This isn't a deal. Wait for it to start hitting $50.
Posted: Jun 24th 2009 10:56AM CaptainProtonX said
Did anyone ever think RB2 SE would be discounted to $80 for either the 360 or PS3 by GameStop for an extended time?
http://www.gamestop.com/Catalog/ProductDetails.aspx?product_id=74941
The music game genre is bloated. And big-box items are the last thing retailers want laying around when they take space from fast moving products.
RedOctane is most likely responding to the lack of purchase requests from these retailers, and selling their over-stock directly. This has been their norm since December.
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http://www.gamestop.com/Catalog/ProductDetails.aspx?product_id=74941
The music game genre is bloated. And big-box items are the last thing retailers want laying around when they take space from fast moving products.
RedOctane is most likely responding to the lack of purchase requests from these retailers, and selling their over-stock directly. This has been their norm since December.
Posted: Jun 24th 2009 10:45AM Deezul AwT said
I just want the drum module so I can used my ION drumrocker set through MIDI box and then the GH:WT module to the 360. Yes, I could just plug the ION right in, but I'd like to use the 5 pads layout in GH:WT and GH:SH. eBay it is!
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Posted: Jun 24th 2009 2:38PM Misfit Toy said
Weird to have this for just one day. I'll pass. I'm waiting for Rock Band 3. Then I'll jump in. Waiting for everyone to get their peripheral kinks out.
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Posted: Jun 24th 2009 10:21PM (Unverified) said
Def recommend buying this. IMO, the Guitar Hero drums are MUCH better than RB2s. More bounce, and more fun to play. My only complaint is the stand, which is really wobbly. Also, Rock Band should have mapped the blue notes to the orange cymbal when playing with these drums. It would feel WAY more fluid that way.
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