Xbox 360 DJ Hero Renegade Edition Featuring Jay-Z and Eminem Reviews
Xbox 360 DJ Hero Renegade Edition Featuring Jay-Z and Eminem
- DJ Hero Renegade Edition Includes the following items -
- DJ Hero Game
- Renegade Turntable Controller featuring premium metal controls and finish
- Hardshell Turntable Carrying Case that converts to performance-ready DJ stand
- Exclusive Jay-Z and Eminem 2-CD pack featuring collectible case designed by artist Shepard Fairey
1st Ed HERO'S SONG Edith Pattou HC/DJ FANTASY BOOK
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This game is a ton of fun to play. You will definitely need to play the tutorial levels before jumping in as there are many things requiring your attention all at once, but once you get the gist, the gameplay and music will keep you coming back for more. I have a few minor issues with the renegade edition. First,I was under the impression that the point of this version was to have additional playable tracks provided by Jay-Z and Eminem. That is not the case. The two disc set you receive with this edition are music CDs of tracks from both artists. That’s great and all, but I already have all of the music (except the one exclusive Eminem track) from other CDs so this is not really a selling point for me. The case in which everything comes packed is a welcome addition as I’m not sure where I would store one more peripheral in my living room. However, once I attached the legs to make the case into a DJ stand which seems like a nice feature, I found that at my height, on carpet, the stand is a bit wobbly, which makes it more difficult to effectively scratch during the game. When I placed the turntable controller on the coffee table and played from there, the game is much easier to play. My last gripe is that there are (so far) no unedited tracks. This is the perfect medium for an M rating to allow the adult players to hear profanity and suggestive content if they so choose. In fact, that two-disc set that came with this version as a bonus has the parental warning and is indeed unedited. Over all a great game, and if you have the Jay-Z and Em songs and don’t have a storage issue, I’d say save your money and skip the Renegade edition in favor of the regular version. I must say that I have not actually used the non-renegade turntable controller though so I can’t vouch for its feel (the Renegade version feels heavy and solid).
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|DJ Hero Renegade,
Before I made my actual decision on which DJ Hero to purchase, I researched and read many reviews on Amazon to help me. I kept reading reviews on how $80 on the Renegade was ridiculous because all you get is a stand/case and a CD. Amnd through reading other people’s views, I was siding with them. Yes, times are hard and no, I dont really have the money to waste but when I asked my Husband we decided to do the Renegade Edition. And I am SOOO HAPPY that we did.
I found it best to set the stand up for play. If I did not have the stand, I would have been hitting myself for passing it up. This game is truly a game for all to love. It is all and more than it was made out to be. If you are unsure whether to spend the money – get the game no matter what! But, if you are able to get the stand, it more accessible for play and to put away when done.
We cannot wait for the DJ Hero 2 to come out… hopefully soon.
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|DJ Hero was what I was hoping for,
The goods:
I opted for the renegade edition because I didn’t want to have to setup some a hodgepodge of coffee table, stack of books, or the right size stool to jam with. In-lap could work ok, but then the arm placement is cramped. If you feel like you’ll have a good setup without the stand then I wouldn’t worry about getting this edition, but I’m glad that I got it despite the crazy price because I have a setup that works well while sitting or standing and doesn’t get in the way. The case gives the impression of surprizing high quality but had a slight cosmetic manufacturing defect. I decided to live with that, but some quality control here would have been nice.
The turntable itself appears to be well made and has a solid feel. One thing that surpised me, is that the crossfade does in fact snap into the middle of its track, and its enough for me to have the tactile feel I need to control it well. Many reviewers have raised the issue that there is not enough feedback there, but at least for me, I have no complaints. If I move the crossfader from one side to the other it will stop in the middle if a light enough hand is applied. I don’t know if this feel is exclusive to the Renegade edition or not, as I have not tried the standard turntable.
The effects dial also has a solid feel as well as the turntable. The overall impression of the hardware is one of realism and quality. So apart from the cosmetic manufacturing defect on the outside of the case/stand, the hardware itself gets a solid A.
The gameplay:
Solid hardware or not, if the gameplay suffers there is going to be a serious problem. The presentation is right for this type of game, it is flashy and technical. Laser like effects provide feedback while spinning, lines animate and light up as they are activated or disappear after a mistake, and a lot of information is packed into a small area. Button presses, crossfades, crossfader spikes, directional scratches, generic scratches, freestyle zones, effects zones, euphoria guage, and multiplier and rewind indicator are all grouped around the spinning record animation. This is the kind of technical look that is well suited for DJing (and particularly electronica) in my mind, and I really liked it.
The gameplay itself is good on medium difficulty (have not tried easy apart from the tutorial) but it really shines on hard and especially expert difficulty. One important attribute of these types of games is that they must draw one in and give the illusion that the player is creating or greatly affecting the music. This illusion is understandbly strongest when the actions and movements the player is making are closely aligned with what is going on in the music.
This is where DJ Hero shows both a weakness vs. the guitar based genres. While I still feel connected to the jam on medium, I do not get the same connection that I did in guitar hero on medium. However, when playing hard and especially expert, I feel a very strong connection to the music and I feel like I am DJing.
As a percussionist, I have an aptitude for these games and was playing on expert very quickly. But those who had a lot of difficulty with guitar hero / rock band instruments may have a different experience than me. I think to get the most out of this game requires getting to that hard and expert level as early as possible. But once there, the experience is euphoria; there is a rush, like in guitar hero, as your mind and body struggle to keep from getting overwhelmed while laying down the beat. It is awesome, and the technical nature of the gameplay combined with the music style provides an even greater rush for me than the guitar hero style games did. The optional effects and freestyle sections allow me to bump the difficulty even further (or take a breather) when those sections come up. So two DJs could both end up with a perfect play of an expert mix, but one could really rise above the other by skillfully working those freestyle sections.
So I am very happy with the gameplay and am enjoying honing my skills immensely.
The music:
My greatest love has always been trance, followed by electro house, electro pop, progressive, and other electronica variants. And even though I also enjoy most hip hop and rap, I was worried that I might not get into the music as much as I would have hoped. The truth is, if the music did not move me then this game might as well have been a glorified version of simon says. Thankfully, I was not disappointed. The track and mix selection is varied and has a bit of something for everyone, but there has not been a single mix yet that I was not bopping my feet or head to. Many of these mixes are absolutely brilliant! If you are a music fan with varied tastes the selection will not leave you wanting! I have one of the tracks going in my head as I write this.
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