GH III released today, and the GameStop guys said it isn’t selling nearly as quickly as the previous versions. I wonder if everyone else is waiting for Rock Band (like me).
I suppose two things colored my decision-making process: first, I’m really not big on buying two new guitar controllers. I have two for the PS2, and I’m kinda bummed to have to shell out for the 360. I understand why it makes sense. I’m just too cheap-ass to do it. Second, I really like the idea of adding the drums – though it looks like you get only three tracks on the screen at once, so no bassist for you! (Who’s gonna own the gear, book the gigs, and bring strings for the guitarist? You’re thusly pre-boned!)
Also the Game Informer GH III review indicates that there’s still no way to co-op quick play, and even worse, you have to unlock each combination of easy/hard/etc. or you can’t select them in co-op. This sounds like a lot of ass-beating to get to the point to where you can play at a party, or play co-op when your friends come over – and can’t play on super-impossible like you.
Of course, if I was totally loaded, I’d have both GH III and Rock Band. But alas, I’m not.