Finally picked up Guitar Hero 3 last Sunday. Here are my thoughts.

First of all, let's start with the controller. Specifically the dongle. I don't mind it. It isn't all that big. Now to the controller itself. The detachable neck and faceplates both come off and go together easily. With the neck able to be removed, my guitar fits in my cabinet now when I'm not playing so it's not sitting on the floor which is also good. All of my other views on the guitar can be found in my previous blog. They have not changed.

On to the game itself. At first, there were problems. The controller synced up great but due to playing on a HD tv, the sound running through a receiver, and a wireless guitar, there was a lag issue that needed to be taken care of. For anyone who's having problems, the developers have said that 31ms is the usual delay from the wireless guitar so setting your lag to that will help. Mine has been best at 35ms but that's besides the point. lol

This is easily the most challenging setlist of all the Guitar Heros to this point. The past 3 I've beaten with little trouble on expert in a few days. I am currently on the last teir and having difficulty with One by Metallica and Raining Blood by Slayer. Not to mention that I've played Through Fire and Flame in practice mode on expert and there are only three words that describe this song..."OH MY GOD!" lol No matter what difficulty you play on, I recommend you play it on expert in practice mode at least once and try your best. If nothing else, you should get a good chuckle out of it.

All in all, I am very pleased with GH3 and glad I purchased it.