Compare prices, reviews and videos between "DJ Hero" and "Rocksmith" for PlayStation 3.

DJ Hero (PS3) vs Rocksmith (PS3)

DJ Hero - Overview

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Release Date: 10/27/09
Genre: Rhythm and Music
Developer: FreeStyleGames
Publisher: Activision
ESRB Rating: Teen
ESRB Content: Lyrics, Mild Suggestive Themes

DJ Hero is a music video game developed by FreeStyleGames and published by Activision as a rhythm game similar to Guitar Hero. The game is based on turntablism and features more than 80 remixes of two different songs from a selection of over 100 different songs across numerous genres. To score points, the player must press buttons to activate accented beats, adjust their crossfade between the two songs, and "scratch" the turntable on the game's custom controller in time to marks that scroll on the screen to score points and perform well for the virtual crowd.

Rocksmith - Overview

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Release Date: 10/18/11
Genre: Rhythm and Music
Developer: Ubisoft
Publisher: Ubisoft
ESRB Rating: Teen
ESRB Content:

Introducing the next stage in the evolution of the music game. Rocksmith, the first and only game where you can plug into any real guitar. Nothing plastic. Nothing fake. Just the most authentic guitar experience in music gaming. By plugging into your console, you’ll develop real skills and real styles while playing absolutely real music. Featuring gameplay that automatically adjusts to your personal ability and innovative game design that makes playing music visually intuitive, Rocksmith will engage experienced musicians as well as those who have never picked up a guitar in their life. You’ll unlock mini games to hone specific skills. You’ll be able to choose from a large catalog of songs in different styles. And you’ll experience it all with an honest-to-goodness guitar. Nothing compares to playing a real guitar. Except playing Rocksmith.

DJ Hero - Deals

Regular Street Price
$49.99
The lowest regular price from our tracked stores

Price last verified: 2 hours ago (06:12AM PDT).
$20.32
Savings
59%
Deal Factor
6.3
Lowest Price Seen: $16.85 on Dec 15

Price last verified: 8 hours ago (12:28AM PDT).
$49.99
Savings
none
Deal Factor
5.1
Lowest Price Seen: $49.99 (today's price)

Rocksmith - Deals

Regular Street Price
$59.99
The lowest regular price from our tracked stores

Price last verified: 2 hours ago (06:25AM PDT).
$59.99
Savings
none
Deal Factor
5.0
Lowest Price Seen: $49.99 on Apr 15

Price last verified: 1 hour ago (07:30AM PDT).
$59.99
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none
Deal Factor
5.0
Lowest Price Seen: $49.99 on Feb 08

Price last verified: 1 hour ago (07:13AM PDT).
$59.99
Savings
none
Deal Factor
5.0
Lowest Price Seen: $56.95 on Apr 13

Price last verified: 4 hours ago (04:13AM PDT).
$59.96
Savings
none
Deal Factor
5.0
Lowest Price Seen: $49.99 on Apr 15

DJ Hero - Reviews

7.8
based on 4 top critics
and 1 virtual rating

8.0
This new frontier in rhythm gaming is electrifyingly fun, but the cover charge is steep.

8.0
DJ Hero's gameplay is challenging and exciting with a feel all its own, making it a welcome addition to the world of peripheral-based rhythm games.

6.9
DJ Hero attempts to make Turntablism mainstream, but a series of missteps prevent it from reaching its full potential.

9.0
Hope you saved room for one more plastic instrument.

7.0
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Rocksmith - Reviews

7.4
based on 2 top critics
and 3 virtual ratings

8.0
Are you ready to (learn how to) rock?

8.0
Forget plastic axes; this guitar game is the real deal.

7.0
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