Dying to know how you'll shred in portable fashion? The wait is over, Guitar Hero fans -- at least, the DS peripheral has been revealed, along with some screenshots from the title. It's called the Guitar Grip, and it will fit snugly into the GBA slot and wrap around while players hold the system sideways. Gameplay-wise, it's -- no surprise here -- Guitar Hero, as it should be. The touchscreen is where it all happens; you follow the song on the left screen, and strum on the right. You even get to throw down with Star Power, and for those of you who take your throwdowns seriously, there's a strap to ensure that your handheld stays held. The Grip also includes a slot for a special pick stylus. However, as you can see, there are only four buttons for the DS version ... and we can't help but wonder how the different slot on the Lite vs. Phat will be handled.
On Tour features multiplayer via local wireless, in which players will have access to unique powerups that disrupt their opponents by, among other things, setting their guitars on fire and forcing them to extinguish the blaze with the microphone.
Guitar Hero on Tour is set for some time, some day this summer -- all we know is that it's not soon enough. For now, hit the jump for some additional shots, as well as a video.
[Via NeoGAF]
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Reader Comments (Page 2 of 2)
3-19-2008 @ 8:32PM
Bill McCai said...
"More like Tiny Accordion Hero, amirite?"
I blame you for making me laugh coffee out of my nose just now.
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3-21-2008 @ 12:48AM
Alisha Karabinus said...
I'm glad I could help (burn your nose)!
3-19-2008 @ 10:06PM
iruka said...
I've been waiting for news on this one! Thanks for the update! I'm just a little disappointed that it only had 4 buttons :( but I guess it's hard to add the orange button since it would change the grip of the user and it might be more prone to dropping the DS. It would be cool to try it out though... I'm actually considering on buying it when it comes out.
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3-19-2008 @ 10:24PM
chispito said...
All I can say about that peripheral is, "It's so bad."
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3-20-2008 @ 4:47AM
atastysammich said...
Eh, call me when they announce Beatmania DS.
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3-20-2008 @ 12:07PM
Kyle said...
ccordion Hero....sweet....
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3-20-2008 @ 8:34PM
Tatang Putra said...
I'm so buying this!!!!!!!
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3-22-2008 @ 6:35PM
Jon said...
First off the reason why their is no orange button is because, it will, A. Take up either the volume control button or the Ear phone plug-in (head set What ever) B. There is no unlimited space on the Nintendo DS lite screen so they don't want to make anything look crappy by shrinking it, and C. It would completely fell awkward on the fingers.
The commercial obviously is targeting the teenage youth group so all of those dumb as can be older men and women should either grow up, or be like Micheal Jackson and try to stay a kid forever.(of course adults could join in the fun too.) Now, it is called a Guitar Hero Guitar Grip now to me if the do a little re-modeling like make it look like a fret board, then i would be abit more convinced (im still going to get it) so anyway when spring-break is over, im going to make a web-site completely dedicated for this game. *as long as im not baned from the Computer room.*
**P.S. Rock band sucks big time, i mean i played every one of the instruments, and it feels so awkward. **
P.P.S. I'm not even legally able to drive so don't talk out of your butt. Like saying, ''How would you know'' or ''Dude, aren't you one of those old retards who love the game.'' Guitar hero Addict all the funking way dudes
P.P.P.S. All of my info is fan guessing and mathematical estimating. So bye
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3-27-2008 @ 10:38PM
digifresh said...
i think its going to suck but .... i really hope it doesnt cuz i wants it so bad
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5-27-2008 @ 12:12AM
=O said...
Holy shit looks awesome. I have a DS Lite and I know for sure that I WILL be getting this game. It just looks like fun, possibly a little dorky, but not as bad as flailing around a guitar. I will have to say that basically it isn't about the actual guitar experience anymore, but still looks awesome. This will definitely be added to my GH1, GH2, GH3, and GH4 whenever it comes out.
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5-27-2008 @ 3:18AM
JRM said...
The whole grip thing isn't as bad people make it out to be. It's actually a lot like brain age, except the hand that supports the ds also presses the coloured buttons (I will not dare say frets, because this nor the plastic guitar comes anywhere close to the real thing).
I will buy it if it's compatible with my ds phat.
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