Guitar Hero Cost

How Much Does Guitar Hero Cost?

Guitar Hero I: $40

Guitar Hero II: $50

Guitar Hero II Bundle: $80

The Guitar Hero game series for the PlayStation 2 and Xbox 360 game consoles allows players to use a guitar-shaped controller to play along with famous rock songs in order to progress in the game.

Typical costs:

Guitar Hero I, game only (no guitar controller), is around $40 new from Amazon.com.
Guitar Hero II, game only (no guitar controller), is around $50 new from Amazon.com.
Bundles are available for both the game and a RedOctane Gibson SG guitar controller. $70 for Guitar Hero I plus a guitar controller. Guitar Hero II plus a guitar controller is around $80 from Game Express or GameStop.com.

What should be included:

With game only: Game disc and instruction book.
With bundle: game disc, instruction book, guitar controller, adjustable strap, and sticker sheet.

Additional costs:

$40, for a RedOctane Gibson SG guitar controller (if not purchased with a game).
Wireless guitar controllers are also available from other manufacturers, starting at $50, including the Guitar Mania Wireless V Guitar by TAC or the Wireless Guitar Frontman Controller by Nyko.
Around $20 for a protective case for the guitar controller. Available at EBGames.com, Gamestop.com, and Walmart.com.
Around $50 and up for an amplifier, which provides a more realistic sound. Available from Walmart.com.
An extra memory card for the Playstation 2 will ensure that there is enough space to save your game. A Sony 8 MB memory card is $25.