Guitar Hero: 360 or PS2?

I have been wanting to get Guitar Hero for sometime now, but there is one problem. There are two versions now. The 360 version and the PS2 version.

I want to get the version that will give me the most songs for a better price.

I heard that the Song downloads on XBL are crazy high

But the PS2 version has Guitar Hero 1 and 2, and is getting 80s version, as well as another version i think

Can someone tell me which one is the better deal? 

It ia repeatedly stated by the reviews, including the GS one that the Xbox 360 version is better. Not only is the controller far better, it has a port for an upcoming foot pedal (the PS2 doesn't) and also has song downloads (PS2 doesn't) as well as 10 extra songs that the PS2 doesn't. Let alone how much better it looks and other graphical frills.

It also has a future on the XBox 360. The PS2 won't be getting Rock Band or Guitar Hero 3, whereas the Xbox 360 will. The controller also works with the Arcade game Boom Boom Rocket, if you would believe it.

The prices of the song downloads are neglible if you are really into this kind of game. They are 500 points for 3 songs which works out about $2 each. That's not too bad, though it is a bit steeper than people would like. However, depending on sales and feedback, additional downloads might be cheaper, or better.

The PS2 simply cannot do that.

So, overall, the Xbox 360 version is the one to get. 

It ia repeatedly stated by the reviews, including the GS one that the Xbox 360 version is better. Not only is the controller far better, it has a port for an upcoming foot pedal (the PS2 doesn't) and also has song downloads (PS2 doesn't) as well as 10 extra songs that the PS2 doesn't. Let alone how much better it looks and other graphical frills.

It also has a future on the XBox 360. The PS2 won't be getting Rock Band or Guitar Hero 3, whereas the Xbox 360 will. The controller also works with the Arcade game Boom Boom Rocket, if you would believe it.

The prices of the song downloads are neglible if you are really into this kind of game. They are 500 points for 3 songs which works out about $2 each. That's not too bad, though it is a bit steeper than people would like. However, depending on sales and feedback, additional downloads might be cheaper, or better.

The PS2 simply cannot do that.

So, overall, the Xbox 360 version is the one to get.

Sagacious_Tien

I agree. 

Guitar Hero 1+2+ 80s certainly trumps GH2 with it's ten new songs (some of them true classics) and it's DLC, which is derived from GH1. If Activision revised their DLC policy and made available some of the 80s songs as downloads, the 360 version might gain a bit in value.

Get the 360 version.

Yes, the downloadable prices are bunk, but looking to the future, getting the controller for the 360 makes more sense.  The PS2's life-cycle is ending, and the 360 is just getting started.  You'll get more long-run play from the Xplorer controller.

--Dave

Guitar Hero 1+2+ 80s certainly trumps GH2 with it's ten new songs (some of them true classics) and it's DLC, which is derived from GH1. If Activision revised their DLC policy and made available some of the 80s songs as downloads, the 360 version might gain a bit in value.

nopalversion

You have to consider long term though.  This isn't going to be the only version of Guitar Hero to come out on the 360.  In a few years, the 360 will have as many as the PS2, if not more.

I think you should get it for the 360.  As Zayas said it's not only the better version (and the one with the most songs) but it also has life ahead of it.  I'm saying this even though as I don't myself own a 360 I have both GH games on the PS2.

The only pro worth considering with regards to the PS2 version other than the difference in price is that you could simply buy the first game without needing the guitar peripheral (if you already get it with GHII), but in any case this argument could be countered with not needing to buy the guitar peripheral for the 360 for GHIII.

So in all, the 360 version is the obvious choice. 

Hi this is my first time on the forums so hello to everyone, please be gentle

After owning a ps2 since launch here in the uk, i have this weekend crossed to the darkside and brought an xbox360. i also purchased guitar hero IIand am having a great laugh trying to get the hang off it.

My question is if i was to buy the original guitat hero game for the ps2would the 360x-plorer guitar work with the ps2 version? I kinda think there is no way that the same controller is going to work across the two platforms but its worth an ask.

So whatya think?