DJ Hero is a great game. I have played almost every rhythm game out there, and other than Beatles Rock Band, DJ Hero might be my favorite. More than anything I love the music. Just as with previous Hero titles, you can earn famous DJs, which I found surprising and exciting. I haven't downloaded any new songs, yet, but I'm still having too much fun with the on-disc songs. Overall, a great game. I have had to replace my deck already, but that hasn't soured me on the gameplay.

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As the Music Artist Beck once sang "two turntables and a microphone", and that's what DJ Hero is all about. The DJ Hero Game is made by Activision, the same game developers who created the Guitar Hero franchise and the new Band Hero.

DJ Hero plays very much like its musical brothers, with you having to hit the color coded keys on the turntable at the correct time. However with DJ Hero there's an added sense of difficulty as you will have to use both hands in unison to turn the turntable to simulate scratching and also use your other hand to add sound effects etc.

The Multiplayer option is great fun. Connect up a guitar, and then you and a friend can remix and rock out to some of the funkiest songs from artists ranging from Rick James to Gwen Stefani.

As far as build quality, the turntable looks toy like but it is pretty tough and would take a lot of break. It is certainly very responsive and easy to use.

Overall, I think DJ Hero is a breath of fresh air to the repetitive-looking music video game scene. If you want something fresh, something funky and something to add to your already booming Guitar Hero collection then this is it.

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It's definitely a fun game, albeit hard to play for beginners. I whipped it out at a party full of my closest friends and we experimented with the game a bit before putting it away. The songs are interesting and the combinations fun but we were just somewhat left annoyed by the sound made from it.

It didn't really sound that fluid (which I'm guessing is an indication we sucked at it so I'm not holding it against the product) but we did go through with it anyhow and had some fun.

The turntable is a bit awkward to use. People didn't really understand it even after the tutorial but it may be given none of us have really used anything like it before and it's the first instrument that really is significantly different than its real life counterpart (you have to keep the buttons on the wheel fairly static in the same area) we may just not have understood the concept.

If you like rap and the idea of being a DJ I'm sure you'll enjoy this though,

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I bought this for my husband and he really loves this game. I also ended up playing it and thought it was great fun! Not hard to learn and fun for everyone. Highly recommend!

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I am an old school gamer who mainly plays first person shoot em' ups but decided to try something different. It wasn't the Hero series and all of its' fame that got me interested in this game, it was actually the listing of tracks on the back of the box. I just thought it would be fun to scratch and mix some of the coolest dance and rap songs I have ever heard. At first, I found the tutorial to be very useful until I hit the second set of instructions then I was starting to wonder if I wasn't getting in over my head with all of the stuff that Grand Master Flash was showing you how to do. When you start to put it together it can really become a challenge. Then I decided to play the game on the easy level. Big mistake, it was way too simple. Just simple tapping to the beat more or less. I have found that medium difficulty works best for me. It is enough of a challenge to keep you wanting to get that 5 star rating yet still not become too intimidating to play. I find the graphics to be of a great quality with a nice mix of a hip hop and dance club feel. The only problem that I ran into was that after about two and a half hours of play, my hands were shot. I was getting pretty sloppy and even though I didn't want to, I had to take a break. Definitely warm up on some easier songs before you decide to get crazy and tear it up. I do like the remixes and as I have absolutely no experience at being a real DJ, I could only imagine how sweet it must be having a set of real turn tables in front of you to mix on. The turntable that comes with this set it pretty sturdy although a bit more weight might help keep it in place better as I found it drifting off to one side or another during some of the tougher songs. Also, the cross-fader was very frustrating a first to use as I found switching from one side to the other kept messing up my combos that I was racking up. So, when it comes to using the fader, go just a bit slower as you either go from one side to the other or one side to center. You don't need to necessarily rip it from one side to the other like you see on t.v. By slowing down I found it easier to get to where I need to and not jump the gun and ruin a score multiplier. I don't think turntable instability or the cross-fader really warrant a loss of a star. All I know is that if you are a music fan of this genre and want to try something disappointed, be patient at first and you will have fun.

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I must preface my review with some basic info about me. I am not, nor have I ever been interested in the club scene. I know virtually nothing about what it takes to be a DJ, what kind of equipment or software you would need, or the culture of hiphop/rap/disco/dance music. I was given the opportunity to try out DJ Hero before it was released, so I took it on a lark. I've enjoyed some of the Guitar Hero and Rock Band games (using guitar, drums, and microphone) mainly because I'm into heavy metal, hard rock, and alternative. I do like some pop tunes here and there, so I thought having the opportunity to mix tracks together in the context of a rhythm game might be fun. What I came away with was a rather awkward, painful experience.

I'm using the wired DJ Hero turntable, which came with a demo disc of the actual game. It only had about 4 tracks to play, but it was enough to get a taste of how the game operates. The controller is about the size of a medium box of donuts that can either sit on a table or in your lap. You can also add a guitar controller on some tracks.

On the right side of the controller you have a large platter with three colored buttons (red, green, and blue). On the left you have a crossfade slider, a couple of other buttons (they basically control "star power"), and your typical Xbox 360 buttons under a plastic tab. All of the buttons work well and are very responsive. The slider allows you to switch between audio tracks, the 3 buttons control most of the rhythm, and the platter allows for scratch work.

The 3 buttons on the platter must be positioned on the inside (toward the middle of the controller) and operated with the right hand while the slider is operated with the left hand. This is where things didn't work out so well for me. Trying to press the colored buttons and scratch with the platter left my wrist aching and sore. It just felt awkward. I would have preferred the buttons be positioned on the outside (right side of the controller), but the game doesn't work that way. Plus, it was simetimes hard to discern why I would need to press a certain button at a certain time. It just seemed arbitrary. With Guitar Hero, you knew that pressing a button and strumming indicated that a note was being played. It didn't seem to work that way with DJ Hero. Again, it felt awkward.

The game on screen looks very similar to what you'd see in Guitar Hero. There is a scrolling track with colored dots on it that basically spins toward you, so you have to press the right button in rhythm with the song (sort of). You also have to slide the crossfade in the appropriate direction and scratch when prompted. This is very challenging at times. You accumulate points and earn so many stars based on how many points you get, just like in Guitar Hero. As with most of these rhythm games (except for maybe The Beatles: Rock Band), the graphics aren't anything that special.

The songs are fairly interesting to listen to, and the mixes are creative. If you enjoy dance, pop, and hiphop music then you will likely enjoy DJ Hero. I couldn't really get into it as the controller felt awkward and left me a little sore. Trying to find a rhythm was difficult as the button presses often felt arbitrary. Maybe that's the way DJ'ing is supposed to be, but I'll stick with Rock Band.

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My family and I recently purchased DJ Hero for Christmas. We had played the Harmonix games since Guitar Hero 1 and were getting a little bored with the gameplay. New songs were simply not enough. Neversoft hit the nail on the head with DJ Hero. First off, the turntable controller is great. It's sturdy, easily modified to fit your ergonomic needs, and most of all cool looking. The gameplay is insanely addictive. Hitting a long stretch of scratches and crossfades is just as satisfying as nailing a wicked guitar riff. The list of mixes is long and diverse. I love how Neversoft chose samples from many different genres, mixing such legends as David Bowie with contemperary stars like 50 Cent. A wacky assortment of venues and DJ's are available, from created characters to real-life MC's such as Grandmaster Flash and Daft Punk. I was a little dissapointed with the lack of a coherent career mode, as the gameplay simply consists of playing songs and unlocking new ones. However, this one complaint could not mar my experience. I will be sure to support DJ Hero with the purchase of new DLC and am eagerly awaiting news for a sequel or expansion.

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I've been a guitar hero fan for awhile so I was pretty interested when DJ Hero came out. However... I wasn't really interested in spending $100 when it originally came out.

My brother got it and told me it was pretty fun to play, and I had toyed around with it at the stores when they had it on display, so when the price dropped down to the price of a regular game I decided to take the plunge.

Soo glad I did! I played through the entire game in about a week and then went back to work on all the achievements. Now I'm hooked and I can't wait for the next DJ Hero game to come out!

Well worth the money!! :)

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When I first heard rumblings about a DJ Hero game, I feared the worst, some bad rehash of Guitar Hero with some new gizmo to clutter up my living room. On one hand it confirmed my fears (no getting around the new gizmo to clutter the living room), but on the other, DJ Hero does stand up on its own.

For anyone who's played Guitar Hero, the controls will quickly instill a deja vu from familiarity to similar functions on the guitar, but all in all the controls on the provided turntable controller aren't too contrived or detached from the experience. Three fingers on the right hand control the buttons on the turntable (similar to those on the neck of the guitar) itself as well as scratch (comparable to strumming the guitar) as needed. The left hand handles cross fades (comparable to sliding across the buttons on the neck) as well as controlling euphoria (star power). The included demo will get all but the most uncoordinated up to speed, with the cross fades being the trickiest element for me.

The game itself continues the familiarity for Guitar Hero users, but the ambiance and song selection are unique. Notes travel towards the player on what appears to be the edge of a huge record (instead of a huge guitar neck). As you follow along successfully, you can hear the different tracks become one. The experience is enjoyable, but sometimes it seemed more as if you were a passenger on the journey rather than the driver. Because of this, I'd rate the experience a notch below Guitar Hero. Speaking of which, one of the highlights of the game is the inclusion of DJ vs Guitar Hero mode. Since many people already have a Guitar around, this is a great way to dip into multiplayer). In addition to this, two players with DJ controllers can play together (or one can simply compare scores with the one) and online play is supported.

I like the game, but I really just never got into it enough to love it. Your mileage will vary.

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If there was any other option to give a higher rating i would!

EXCELLENT price and condition! So cheap and it arrived SO much quicker than i thought it would! Free shipping too!

Seriously, i could not believe the price! That was for the turntable AND game! I want to high five the company who sold me this! $40!!!!!!

Ahhhh LOVE it!

DON'T LOOK ANYWHERE ELSE!!!!

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This is a review for the demo version which includes the wired turntable and a disc with only 5 songs on it.

Of course the wired turntable is sort of a pain, but I am sure most people will purchse the wireless version, so I won't go into the restraints with the wired version. Likewise, people who purchase this will also have the full song set of 80+ songs, not just 5, so I won't go into that either.

Overall, it is a fun game for all ages. I think there is something in it for everyone, although you do have to be quite coordinated to be able to use the controls on the turntable properly. DJ plus Guitar Mode is fun and adds to the interest of the game. It is easy to setup and get started on playing within just a minute or two. The narrator vioce also walks you through everything, which is nice, especially if you haven't played Guitar Hero or Rockband and aren't familiar with those types of games.

We didn't run into any problems, aside from being a wired turntable and having to setup so close to the tv, etc and we are looking forward to purchasing the wireless bundle. The kids (mine are 15,13 and 11) have so much fun playing these types of games. Yea, they are a little expensive, but it gives them something to do (even if we have to wear earplugs while they do it) and keeps them from bickering! I think it is worth the price in many ways and we are looking forward to expansion packs with more songs and maybe even incorporation of other instruments, besides the guitar.

As far as the durability of the turntable, it seems made well.. as well as any other game peripheral and I expect it to hold up great under normal use. If you miss a note and throw it a few times, well then you might get a little less wear out of it lol.

I recommend this game. It has the potential to be loads of fun for many age groups and obviously appeals to certain music fans moreso than other "band" games that are currently available.

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Okay I won't waste your time if you are not into music games and you think a person should learn the real thing I can't help those people. But if you are interested in a different music game, like music games, and would appreciate a normal point of view (non-critical one) please read on.

So the I was unsure if I could play DJ Hero, I have no idea what I am doing, never been to a club in my life, but I can play this. I am okay at Guitar Hero play hard on guitar and drums, but scratching is another matter. But the controls are easy, start on beginner if you are unsure. The notes and gameplay make more sense when hearing actual music. Watching game play videos online didn't help me feel like I could do it. The tuturials are easy and really get you normalized to the settings. The game doesn't (for me) cramp up my hand like the guitar does, I don't need to sit in a certain position to best play (even though a flat surface would be good). The game is good.

Now if you want to learn real DJing this won't help you, it WILL though help you appreciate what DJ's do. I mean to think of the beats like they do. Who would know to mix songs like that, and the exactness you have to have in order for a record to sound good is verys specific. I must say I thought DJ just stood there and looked cool, but they have to pay attention and really listen to what they are doing. They are artist and I appreciate them now after playing the game.

If you like Guitar Hero only because of the rock songs, you might not enjoy this as much because it is Hip Hop R&B and Techno song based. It does have a club / urban feel to it, I like it. I like all types of music. Guitar Hero and Rock Band has songs that I remember in High School, these have songs I remember before that and after mixed nices. If you have a good sound system, you feel you are in the club and it will be important to play the song right.

But this may be an early note and maybe because I didn't fail yet, but I DONT SEE A FAILING SYSTEM - there were a few times I thought that I should have been booed off the stage of the DJ on the game would through the disk across the room but I didn't get that, I made it through each song.

So far I love the game, I refused to go online right now and get super embrassed at my non-DJing skills, but the play is simple, enough not to frustrate you where you aren't haven't fun, there are higher levels for you who figure they need impossible to even get a thrill. It is worth your money though if you think you can enjoy it.

And let me add, not everyone is musically inclined, not everyone has time or the money to learn real instruments and DJ skills and such. So please let us enjoy the games because DJ Hero (along with other music games) open our eyes to what is out there, new music, styles, and appreciation for the real things. Don't be a hater be a supporter.

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Can't wait to get the full version. My husband and son have a blast playing this! Lots of fun!

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(This review is based on a demo version of DJ Hero which included a wired turntable and a disc with a limited collection of mixes.)

I was (and to a degree remain) excited about the 'music game' genre reaching into new areas. The notion of being able to mix tracks seemed, conceptually, to be a lot of fun. That's not really what you're doing here, however. Much the same way missing notes in Guitar Hero or Rock Band just means you're missing part of the song, so too is the product of your efforts on the turntable an effort to simply hear existing mixes, where the only real variation and unique creativity you bring is the background noise you select when you hit the bonuses. Of course, as incapable a Guitar Hero or Rock Band guitar controller is of actually producing music, so too is a turntable controller appropriately limited -- and it's with a nod to that reality that we can move on to accept this game for what it is. And that is simply a different platform for the same old (but still fun and challenging) task of syncing your own actions with the cues from the game. Rather than pressing buttons and strumming, you're pressing buttons on the turntable, moving a slide back and forth, and sometimes 'scratching' by rotating the turntable itself in one direction or another (or both, depending on the level of difficulty you choose). But it's not, by my experience, as capable of fooling you into feeling immersed as the other games (and controllers) within the genre are. Little things make this so. While you scratch, the scratching sound occurs in the track, but there's a complete disconnect (for example) between how fast and slow you scratch and the sound produced. Even in areas where you might be able to bring a little of yourself into what's playing out over your screen and speakers, you're just not given the opportunity.

It's this lack of immersion (and I use the term loosely) that prevents this from being as addictive as the other games can be. While the developers were smart to include a DJ+Guitar mode, this never really can be the same sort of group or party game that the others have become.

Nonetheless, it is fun. It is good to hear artists and tracks represented that you're just not going to come across too often in the other games. The controller is well made and just plain fun to goof around with. But for us, it hasn't held up as something we really wanted to play again after the first couple of times through. How much of that is due to being limited by the demo version? How much of that is the game itself? That's hard for me to say. What I can offer is that I've seen the different game modes, and if I had a full game disc with which I could go back in and play other tracks, I just don't know that I'd bother to do so.

This is a winner conceptually, but as a first generation effort I felt it fell a little short of the mark set by later generations of the other games. Here's hoping there will be a DJ Hero 2 that provides a little more interaction and (as a result) immersion.

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I love DJ music, so I was pretty happy to be able to review and play DJ Hero. But after an hour, I was more confused than anything, and even my teenage kids just wanted to break out the plastic guitar and play Guitar Hero instead.

There is nothing intuitive with this game. A guitar, drum, singing.. we all know how to do that, even if we can't play a tune in real life. But DJing is a different concept. With DJ Hero, you get to hear some music you know, but it's all mashed up, so there is no familiarity to the music.

The learning curve is steep, and honestly not very fun. Why spend so much time in confusing fading and volume control, when all you really want to do is spin the turntable?

Speaking of the turntable, I think this is the best made controller in history. It's just fantastic, built really well and does not feel cheap. But the game itself is just too hard, not easily approachable at all for most people.

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