Quick note to the Fans: Text in this article will be changing colors depending upon consoles. Any Black Text will refer to every game, system, and person.
This Article is going to read like one of those "Choose your own adventure" novels- so try to follow along if you would.
After working in my local video gaming distributor for nearly two years, I have decided to - once and for all - answer one of the most popular questions that I am asked on a day to day basis. No, I am not going to hold you a Nintendo Wii, No, I am not going to tell you where to actually find Wii Fit, nor am I going to give you the Console rundown in an attempt to convince you to drop the PS3 idea once and for all. In fact, I am here to help you decide which music game is the best suited for you and your family to play. The age old question: Guitar Hero or Rock Band!
The First question is this: Which of the following musical genre(s) do you prefer more?
A) Alternative-Punk Rock-Grunge
B) Rock-Alternative Rock-NuMetal
Second question: Being the Plastic Rockstar you are, Do you have any plastic instuments already?
A) Yes I Have The full Guitar hero band kit (2 Guitars, Mic, Drums)
B) Yes I Have The full Rock Band band kit (2 Guitars, Mic, Drums)
C) I am missing one or all of these: Drums, Mic, or Bass Guitar for Guitar Hero
D) I am missing one or all of these: Drums, Mic, or Bass Guitar for Rock Band
E) I have nothing, I am just starting out.
The Last question is this: Which Console are you planning to play the game on?
For Xbox 360 or PS3: Read the Blue Text
For Wii: Read the Red Text
For PS2: Read the Green Text
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Step 1 *This step is OPTIONAL: It is used more or less as a guide*
Take your answer to question 1.
If you answered "A" Look for A Rock Band Game Below.
If you answered "B" Look for A Guitar Hero Game Below.
Step 2
Take Your Answer to Question 2.
Being the 360 or PS3 owner you are your console is completely cross-compatible with all instruments.
If you answered A or B- Skip ahead to Step 4.
If you answered C or D- You may also Skip ahead to Step 4, but keep in mind- You may be looking for a Band Kit after the reading of this article.
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Step 1 *This step is OPTIONAL: It is used more or less as a guide*
Take your answer to question 1.
If you answered "A" Look for A Rock Band Game Below.
If you answered "B" Look for A Guitar Hero Game Below.
Step 2
Take Your Answer to Question 2.
Being the Wii owner you are your console is NOT cross-compatible with all instruments between games. This means that your Rock Band Drums and Mic will not work with Guitar Hero and vice-versa. The Guitars are compatible, however.
If you answered A or B- Skip ahead to Step 4.
If you answered C or D- You may also Skip ahead to Step 4, but keep in mind- You may be looking for a Band Kit after the reading of this article.
Now, Letter E people, Move to the next step (3).
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Step 1 *This step is OPTIONAL: It is used more or less as a guide*
Take your answer to question 1.
If you answered "A" Look for A Rock Band Game Below.
If you answered "B" Look for A Guitar Hero Game Below.
Step 2
Take Your Answer to Question 2.
Being the PS2 owner you are your console is NOT cross-compatible with any instrument between games. This means that no Rock Band instrument will work with Guitar Hero games and vice-versa. However, in some rare cases, The Wired Guitar Hero Guitars have been known to work with Rock Band.
If you answered A or B- Skip ahead to Step 4.
If you answered C or D- You may also Skip ahead to Step 4, but keep in mind- You may be looking for a Band Kit after the reading of this article.
Now, Letter E people, Move to the next step (3).
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Step 3
Starting out is tough, And this article is truly written for all of you folks 
Stick it out, And leave Educated and ready to invest
Step 4
Now to chose the game side. If you chose to answer question 1, Please look at your results from optional Step 1 to use as a guide.
Sure, there are not as many games to choose from here, there are still enough songs to be a worthy competitor. (about 80 songs per disc *Excluding AC/DC and other track packs* *including Downloadable Content*)
Want to know the Song Lists?
Rock Band
Rock Band 2
Rock Band AC/DC Live
Unproven Facts:
1) While some people do like the new guitar hero drum sets, a fair majority of people prefer the Rock Band Drums over the Guitar Hero ones.
2) There are not as many, if any small bugs scattered throughout the game.
3) Easier menus to navigate and nearly impossible to not find someone to play via XBOX LIVE or PSN.
4) Easier to calibrate for HDTV's
On the main games, there is anywhere from 40 to 90 songs to choose from. (including Downloadable songs)
Want to know the Song Lists?
Guitar Hero
Guitar Hero II
Guitar Hero Rocks the 80's
Guitar Hero III: Legends of Rock
Guitar Hero Aerosmith
Starting here, games are compatible with Bass, Mic, and Drums
Guitar Hero World Tour
Guitar Hero Metallica
Guitar Hero Greatest Hits (To be released in June '09)
Unproven Facts:
1) The Hammer-ons and Pull-Offs are a lot smoother and tend to have greater accuracy.
2) Online Content Loads extremely fast, and can connect to people in a matter of seconds.
3) Any damaged Instruments are replaced for free (unless it was self-induced) and in only a matter of no more than 2 weeks.
4) Greater range of musical genres and eras.
Step 5
Now that you have a game in mind, Go out to your local gaming distributor - equipped with this knowledge and Ask any further questions to Myself- right here VIA comment, or to the retailer on duty
Quick Edit V.I.A. Comment by Gathering of Gamers member: Dynafire
Posted April 5th, 2009 on the Gathering of Gamers website
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