they have the levels as though you're actually playing with cymbals and a highhat BUT I'm NOT buying another $200 in peripherals so the RB drums better be compatible. After the hugely disappointing GH3, this will be a used purchase only IF they have a decent setlist.

I thought the only advantage GH really had over Rock Band was that because you play with the guitar only and the songs aren't required to have vocals or even percussion they could add in some really unique and outlandish tracks. Now they've kinda gotta stick to more conventional rock.

the one thing i thought that was missing fomr the rockband drums was cymbals and a high hat and i got sort of excited whe nthey said they were making there own i was sort of just hoping for a high hat addition but after looking at the pic with the cymbal placement wouldnt you normally hit the high hat with your right hand and the snare with your left with your right hand crossing over your left? and with the way htis looks that wouldnt work

Do people actually realize this? YOU ARE NOT PLAYING GUITAR. Actually, the drums are much closer to playing a real instrument. In-fact, go back to the best time of music ever, the 80's, and you'll see real drumsets that look very similar to either of these games' drumsets. The guitars.....you do know a real guitar has strings?



My 15 year old son tried GH and RB, and apart from the fun factor of playing with a group of friends, he couldn't stand the games. Oh, he plays real guitar as a hobby that he enjoys. I'm so proud of him. And glad he never bought RB, as that would be too many annoying teenage boys in my house! lol.



Oh, all of this email is meant in a light hearted joshing way. Sending out Pre-Relax pills to any that take offense. I just had to laugh at the previous comment "I still only want to play Guitar" hahahah.