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Rocksmith

Platform : Xbox 360 |
Rated: Teen
4.2 4.2 out of 5 stars 817 ratings
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  • When we say any guitar we mean any guitar. Whether it's the guitar sitting in your attic, your cherished faithful steed, or the guitar you have yet to buy, Rocksmith lets you plug any guitar into your Xbox 360 system.
  • Difficulty settings that adapt to your ability. You love a challenge, but hate being overwhelmed. Rocksmith understands this, and knows exactly how far to push to keep you entertained and addicted.
  • Lots of music. Lots of styles. One of the most satisfying moments for any guitar player is hearing yourself play your favorite song for the first time. Rocksmith has amassed an amazing library of songs from different music genres.
  • Play songs instead of just learning them. You want to play new songs, but you don't want to labor through tablature or cringe through poorly produced videos. No problem. Imagine that. A video game that'll get you stage-ready.
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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. 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 including:Every copy of Rocksmith will include a revolutionary 1/4 inch USB cable that turns the guitar's signal from analog to digital, allowing it to be played through video game consoles. By plugging into your console, you'll develop real skills and real styles while playing absolutely real music.

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Rocksmith - The first and only game that plugs into any guitar

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.

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 be able to choose from a large catalog of songs in different styles including:

  • Best Coast – When I'm With You
  • Blur – Song 2
  • Cream – Sunshine of Your Love
  • Dan Auerbach – I Want Some More
  • David Bowie – Rebel Rebel
  • Eric Clapton – Run Back To Your Side
  • Franz Ferdinand – Take Me Out
  • Incubus – I Miss You
  • Interpol – Slow Hands
  • Jarvis Cocker – Angela
  • Jenny O. – Well OK Honey
  • Kings Of Leon – Use Somebody
  • Lenny Kravitz – Are You Gonna Go My Way
  • Little Barrie – Surf Hell
  • Lynyrd Skynyrd – Sweet Home Alabama
  • Muse – Unnatural Selection
  • Muse – Plug In Baby
  • Nirvana – Breed
  • Nirvana – In Bloom
  • Pixies – Where Is My Mind?
  • Queens Of The Stone Age – Go With The Flow
  • Radiohead – High And Dry
  • Rapscallions – California Brain
  • Red Fang – Number Thirteen
  • Sigur Ros – Gobbledigook
  • Silversun Pickups – Panic Switch
  • Soundgarden – Outshined
  • Spoon – Me And The Bean

  • Stone Temple Pilots – Vasoline
  • Stone Temple Pilots – Between The Lines
  • Taddy Porter – Mean Bitch
  • The Animals – House Of The Rising Sun
  • The Black Keys – Next Girl
  • The Black Keys – I Got Mine
  • The Boxer Rebellion – Step Out Of The Car
  • The Cribs – We Share The Same Skies
  • The Cure – Boys Don't Cry
  • The Dead Weather – I Can't Hear You
  • The Horrors – Do You Remember
  • The Rolling Stones – (I Can't Get No) Satisfaction
  • The Rolling Stones – Play With Fire
  • The Rolling Stones – The Spider and The Fly
  • The Strokes – Under Cover Of Darkness
  • The White Stripes – Icky Thump
  • The XX – Islands
  • Titus Andronicus – A More Perfect Union
  • Tom Petty And The Heartbreakers – Good Enough
  • Velvet Revolver – Slither
  • White Denim – Burnished
  • Yellow Moon Band – Chimney

Product Features

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Rocksmith adapts to your personal ability, and makes suggestions to you along the way based on your particular skill-set. Build your own progression line and become stage-ready in no time.

Single notes: Start simple with one note at a time, or shred like a pro. Whatever your skill-set, Rocksmith will challenge you to play the real lead guitar parts as they were meant to be played: on a real guitar.

Chords: Ready to play some rhythm guitar? Rocksmith has you covered. Choose from an amazing library of tracks that range from simple to complex chord structures, or head over to the interactive chord chart to refine your craft.

Guitarcade: Play a variety of different mini-games designed to hone specific guitar-playing skills such as scales, bends, tremolo, harmonics, and much more!

Every copy of Rocksmith will include a revolutionary 1/4 inch to USB cable that turns the guitar's signal from analog to digital, allowing it to be recognized and played through video game consoles for the first time. By plugging into your console, you'll develop real skills and real styles while playing absolutely real music.

And you'll experience it all with an honest-to-goodness guitar. Nothing compares to playing a real guitar. Except playing Rocksmith.

Quickly and easily compare the different versions of Rocksmith to determine which one is right for you.


 Rocksmith 2014 Edition Rocksmith 2014 Edition - No Cable Included Version Rocksmith Guitar & Bass Rocksmith Summary All-new version of Rocksmith. Also available for the first time on Mac. All-new sequel, but without the required Real Tone Cable. Intended for players that already have the cable. Original version plus support for bass guitars. Also available for the first time on PC. Original version of Rocksmith. Available October 2013 October 2013 2012 2011 Platforms Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, PC/Mac Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, PC/Mac (download only) Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, PC Xbox 360, PlayStation 3 Rocksmith Real Tone Cable Included Yes No Yes Yes Compatibility Electric guitar, bass guitar Electric guitar, bass guitar Electric guitar, bass guitar Electric guitar

Note: All versions and platforms of Rocksmith are compatible with the Real Tone Cable. It is a required 1/4-inch audio jack cable necessary for Rocksmith to detect and respond to your guitar playing. All versions of Rocksmith include the Real Tone Cable in the box, except downloaded versions and the Rocksmith 2014 Edition "No Cable Included" Version.

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4.2 out of 5 stars
4.2 out of 5
817 global ratings

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Customers like the value, learning, and performance of the video game. They say it's a great learning tool, and it makes practicing fun. They also appreciate the mini games that break up the action. However, some customers have reported issues with the ease of use.

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178 customers mention146 positive32 negative

Customers find the learning in the physical video game software to be great. They say it teaches all the techniques needed as well as having technique exercise games to hone in. They also say it's a decent tool for beginners and easy to learn skills such as hammer ons and palm. Customers also say the game is a solid package for effective learning. They mention it'll challenge an intermediate player and teach basic fundamentals with classic songs.

"...The Rocksmith software, on the other hand, was delightful to set up and use - except for an initial hiccup...." Read more

"...Not that it's really the same thing, but Rockband 3 can help you practice, and has more songs in-game, even though it won't teach you much of..." Read more

"...If you want to learn to play rock and roll this is a great way to do it...." Read more

"...to have lots of fun while you're learning, Rocksmith is a great addition to your arsenal." Read more

165 customers mention147 positive18 negative

Customers like the fun of the game. They say it's challenging, progressive, and versatile. They also say the games are simple but still fun, making practicing fun. They mention the mini games are a nice break from the action and help you learn your way. Overall, customers say the game is engaging and interesting.

"...is much room for improvement, but overall this is the most successful game for guitar players/wanna-bes to hit the market since the emergence of..." Read more

"...It's a great game, that's for sure. I suggest it to anyone that would like to see what playing is actually about and wishes to do so on a console...." Read more

"...All great improvements to an already great game. When is Rocksmith for keyboard and Rocksmith for drums coming out?" Read more

"...It's fun to play along with a variety of performers and learn how different techniques are used in the context of real music...." Read more

37 customers mention26 positive11 negative

Customers like the performance of the video game software. They say it works very well, has minimal delay, and works perfectly with their Fender Stratocaster. Some customers also say the product itself is great and beneficial.

"...I just bought it at Guitar Center because it was on sale and it works great...." Read more

"...Technology 5/5-------------Awesome, nearly flawless tech!..." Read more

"...but in practice it doesn't seem to work well...." Read more

"...Based on this, I think this works pretty well. This is not a "game" per se and it requires actual work/dedication...." Read more

29 customers mention29 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the value of the video game software. They mention that it is worth the price, and appreciate the fast shipping. Some say it's a decent product, and better than Guitar Hero 3.

"...More than the only other comparison on a console. Rocksmith is less expensive, even on a PC really, just the cost of the game if you already have..." Read more

"...Amazon's pricing is nice too, so you don't have to go drop $80-$90 in a retail store...." Read more

"...It makes learning guitar much more fun, and cost effective...." Read more

"...around $40 (just the guitar feature) and I think it is definitely worth that price, especially since it includes the cable...." Read more

27 customers mention20 positive7 negative

Customers like the difficulty level of the game. They mention that it adapts to their skill, is progressive, and challenging. Some say that the game challenges them at a good pace and doesn't make things too difficult.

"...The adaptive difficult seems cool at first, except when hitting 94% of the notes and the signature riff of a song hasn't appeared...." Read more

"...Overall, I really do like this game. It is fun and challenging. You can learn songs while enjoying playing a video game...." Read more

"...It's a lot of fun too, even though it's frequently frustrating. But that's part of its charm." Read more

"...With a ton of how-to videos, challenges to test you, mini-games to practice with, and a respectable library backed by a crap-load of emulated..." Read more

87 customers mention47 positive40 negative

Customers are mixed about the quality of the physical video game software. Some mention that it's very cool to hear the entire song and go through it, while others say that there's a little lag for them, and the transitions and load times between sections can be annoying.

"...I do feel like the songs are kind of easy, but that doesn't mean that it will be simple to play...." Read more

"...Not that everything is perfect, far from it. The load times are an issue, but what I found most lacking was the programming or game testing or both...." Read more

"...I also like the way they throw new techniques in during the song, like hammer on's and hammer off's, sustains, etc...." Read more

"...I really only have three down sides to the game.1. LOAD TIMES STINK A LOT!..." Read more

44 customers mention26 positive18 negative

Customers are mixed about the song selection. Some mention it's excellent, with a nice blend of different types of songs to best challenge them. They also love the fact that they can play along with popular songs. However, others say that the song collection is a bit limited and shallow. They feel the lack of recognizable songs degrades the fun and results in them using the game less.

"...for ANY electric guitar to connect to the Xbox, along with licensed music..." Read more

"...idea the game constantly switches out songs making it hard to learn and remember those songs...." Read more

"...the same thing, but Rockband 3 can help you practice, and has more songs in-game, even though it won't teach you much of anything as you go along...." Read more

"...Rocksmith has generated new enthusiasm for playing and an appreciation of genres of music that were unfamiliar to me...." Read more

34 customers mention0 positive34 negative

Customers find the game tedious, not user-friendly, and hard to navigate. They also say the interface can be difficult at times and the songs are impossible to follow. Overall, customers say the game takes some getting used to and is not as easy as Guitar Hero.

"...The navigation is a bit annoying, but it is fine if you have any inkling of patience...." Read more

"...Song choosing is non-sortable and tedious even with the speedy letter scroll feature, riff repeater is ponderous and non-smooth in re-choosing and..." Read more

"...Since this is how both of our Xbox TVs are set up, the game was unusable...." Read more

"...Likewise, the strategy of playing is not always the best, for example they'l play a 2, 3, and 6 on the 6th string and maybe an open 5th string and..." Read more

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I enjoyed this game I like playing guitar games maybe couse I play guitar and have for many years. Rocksmith is fun but I don't think it takes the place of hard work and practice if you want to learn to really play guitar.
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Saint305XL
5.0 out of 5 stars Extreme Fun!
Reviewed in the United States on December 28, 2011
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First, I'd like to say that along with most of the other reviewers, I love the game immensely! I think that there is much room for improvement, but overall this is the most successful game for guitar players/wanna-bes to hit the market since the emergence of Guitar Hero. The navigation is a bit annoying, but it is fine if you have any inkling of patience. Some reviewers have complained of the lag, but I haven't encountered any lag after playing for about 6 hours straight. My setup is just through an HDMI cable, no other adapters or requirements and I'm also not connected online if that makes a difference or not I don't know. Also, I don't mind the "tuning" before each song/mini game/technique challenges. If you don't have the patience to sit through it you probably shouldn't buy the game. I played for 6 straight hours and I never had to retune my guitar and all that the game asks is that I play each string individually so that it can check to see if my guitar is in tune. My guitar by the way is a Fender Bullet Strat. I just bought it at Guitar Center because it was on sale and it works great. I am a beginner too, I bought a Fender CD60 Acoustic Dreadnought back in July and only played maybe a month or two before I decided I wanted an electric. I only just now bought it. So far, playing the game my reflexes are super sharp. I'm changing frets effortlessly without glancing at my guitar neck and I'm hitting notes relatively easy enough. I still have to double check that my fingers are in the right place, but my progress is outstanding after only 2 times playing! I don't think the game is perfect, but it is really fun and I'm new to most of the music because I'm more into hip/hop. I love The Black Keys, White Stripes, Stones, Red Hot Chili Peppers and others from the game so it isn't all new, but the newer stuff is a refreshing change. I do feel like the songs are kind of easy, but that doesn't mean that it will be simple to play. It takes practice and the game changes pace and the amount of notes based on you progression and it will revert back to easier levels in game play which is really cool. Several reviewers highlighted the game well, but this game deserves 5 stars just for it's ingenuity alone. If this franchise gets going it will be very successful.

If you are a budding guitarist do not get your hopes up with this game as your main source of learning material. It will cover most basic areas and shine on some intermediate stuff, but it will not replace lessons or good guitar books and DVD's. Personally, I own all of the Mel Bay Extended Edition books and DVD/CD along with a Chord Bible and sheet music study, which is what I've been studying the last several months. This game will be a great rhythm and speed practice application and I am enjoying it like crazy!
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IMRAN™
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Learning Tool, Great Value, Software And Interface Cable For Any Electric Guitar
Reviewed in the United States on July 31, 2012
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This is a joint review of two products I bought together for use together, which I am certain will help you in your decision.

I bought my first Guitar when I was 17 (a few decades ago :-)) in Pakistan but never had the time to learn, especially as I got more into music synthesis, sequencing, and keyboards.

Arriving in Manhattan to attend Columbia Business School almost 25 years ago I immediately purchased a Yamaha (acoustic) that still adorns my Long Island home for nearly 20 years. During that time I did manage (despite an utter lack of talent and complete lack of training or music education) to create an electronic music CD a few years ago. Email me about nTrance: To The Tunnel Of Love. :-)

Of course, I have to thank Atari for the original experience (Atari 520, then 1040ST and finally Mega4ST) and Apple (various Macintosh desktops and laptops) along with Korg, Yamaha, Casio, Roland, and many others (including Ashar Nisar, as well as whoever wrote Music Studio for Atari, Dr. T for KCS, and Opcode for Vision) for helping but not completely hiding my total lack of musical talent. By the way, I still own those products in running condition 25 years later.

Anyway, back to this review. Despite my love for the Piano and for electronic music and the dual creativity of music tunes and sound synthesis on keyboards, here was something about the guitar that always attracted me. But, lack of time, knowing there was a calloused fingers price to pay, and other obligations kept me from it.

Then I bought an Xbox 360 with Kinect, and my interest in guitar was rekindled (not the Amazon Kindle kind :) ) by the availability of Rocksmith. At the price, for what is elaborate software, including a cable interface for ANY electric guitar to connect to the Xbox, along with licensed music (including the first rock tune I loved as a 7 year old, Can't Get No Satisfaction), and an ability to help even the untalented learn to strum guitar, I had to order it, and I did, from Amazon.

Since Rocksmith required me to purchase an electric guitar, I looked around, on Amazon, and one of my other favorite music stores, Guitar Center. I also checked out Best Buy. There were many great guitars in the several hundred dollars price range but I also knew that the likelihood of it becoming an expensive unused showpiece around the house was high. So I looked downmarket in price. Reading the great reviews on the Glen Burton guitar, I settled on it. Heck, even if it was never used, it matched the colors of my new Yamaha Y-ZF R6 motorcycle :) and would be a not too terrible waste of money. I did email the seller to see if there was a way I could get the Blueburst (gorgeous blue and black body) but I could not get it in time, or with Amazon Prime that I was planning to use. So, I went with this Glen Burton in wine red.

Both Rocksmith and the Glen Burton arrived on time the next day. I love Amazon purchase experiences but this was the first somewhat less than perfect ones.

Rocksmith, a software DVD and cable, came packed beautifully sturdily in the typical Amazon carton. The far heavier, more "breakable" and sensitive guitar, on the other hand, arrived in a carton just slightly larger than the guitar's own carton, with just a few folded layers of brown wrapping papers thrown in for "cushioning". (Others have commented on the poor packaging also). Mine, fortunately was not damaged, but the packaging was not up to par for Amazon experiences, in my opinion.

This is when it got more annoying. The product name clearly states: '39" Inch WINE RED Double Humbucker Full Size Electric Guitar [Fat Style] & DirectlyCheap(TM) Translucent Blue Medium Guitar Pick'.... but, there was nothing in there with a pick. I had to email the seller and was told that is shipped separately! It is "just" a piece of plastic but to get Prime (and pay extra per item for next day delivery) and then find out the pick will arrive later, after I would have left for a trip, was annoying.

Another thing that I was surprised by was the complete and utter lack of anything remotely like an "owner's manual". Even if I buy something for $1.99 at a Home Depot or someplace these days, I usually find even a tiny scrap of folded paper with some usage, or care, instructions. Nothing, zip, nada, for a nearly $100 product that will be used by many beginners. Nothing about a warranty. Nothing about how to care for it. Nothing about not putting it in a washing machine... OK, I say that last piece in jest, but you get the idea.

For less than $100 I am not expecting 2 separate manuals in 20 different languages and colored how-to plug-in instructions. But to have nothing at all in the box, and the seller's advice in an email to go buy a book, were extremely annoying and dissatisfactory. What do I ask for at the book store... "How To Clean Your Wine Red Electric Guitar For Dummies"?

The Rocksmith software, on the other hand, was delightful to set up and use - except for an initial hiccup. As you probably know, the software is basically of the type you've seen people play, e.g. Rockband etc., on their TV consoles. Notes of different colors come down the highway lanes representing different locations on the fretboard. But, no matter how hard I tried, each note made Rocksmith tell me to move one note over to the left. Every note, on every string. I tuned and retuned the guitar, but kept getting the same error.

I then did a Bing search (why Google when using an awesome Microsoft console :-) ) and found others reporting the same problem and found the answer to be exactly what I said. "No matter how hard I tried...." was the problem... When the strings are pressed too hard they stretch enough to change their tone, making Rocksmith thing you played one note to the left. Using a lighter touch I was immediately able to hit the right notes... of course, every 20th note of the actual songs. I have used Rocksmith thrice, once each day for about 15 minutes, so as to slowly toughen the fingertips, without overdoing it.

The guitar itself has been a satisfactory purchase. I will read up more in other places to learn about the upkeep and maintenance of such instruments (manufacturer gets a Fail for not including something in the box).

Overall, I have to say even the seller has been fine, and Amazon, as always, has been great to deal with. The seller's auto-reply says emails may take 24 hours to reply and generally he responded well within that time frame. Amazon was awesome in how quickly they offered to take the guitar back or to otherwise make up for the less than satisfactory experience. So, for that I would make this a 4.5 Star experience. But since there is no half-star option, and I do not want to give 5 stars due to the shortcomings, I will leave it at 4-stars.

I had to be in Seattle for the weekend and only got back to Long Island, New York, late last evening. I will get back on the Xbox starting my learning experience this week. Who knows, in these next few decades ahead, I may actually learn to play, not just own, a guitar. :-)

Rock On!
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Luis
1.0 out of 5 stars No incluye cable
Reviewed in Mexico on December 11, 2023
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En la descripción del producto, en la parte de las características dice que incluye un cable USB para poder conectarlo a la guitarra, el cual no lo trae.
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Amazon Customer
5.0 out of 5 stars A wonderful game for any aspiring guitarist.
Reviewed in Canada on October 1, 2020
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It's a wonderful game and fantastic for people learning guitar or more experienced players just looking to have fun. I've poured a few hundred hours into the 2014 edition, and mainly bought this one so I could import the songs into it, but decided to try this one on its own as well.
In some ways it is superior to the later game, my personal favorite feature being that it plays a recording of your playing right after you finish the song. On top of it being a satisfying ego boost where you can hear "Hey I actually played it really well!" It also helps you actually hear parts you have trouble with and need to improve on.
The song list is fantastic as well, with a lot of songs that are great for beginners and a lot more difficult songs to build up to. There's also a stellar list of unlockable songs, which broadened my taste in music further and introduced me to bands I probably never would have listened to beforehand.

Overall I'd heavily recommend getting this game as well as the 2014 edition as they both have fantastic song choices (not even counting dlc songs), are remarkably fun to play especially for any aspiring guitarist or bassist, and a wonderful stepping stone into the beautiful world of music as a whole.

As a side note though you're going to need to buy a Real Tone Cable separately now and those aren't cheap.
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mendonça didier
1.0 out of 5 stars pas de câble et ça ne fonctionne pas
Reviewed in France on January 14, 2020
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le jeu est arrivé sans le câble et la console n'arrive à le lire.
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JoL
4.0 out of 5 stars Guitar Superstar
Reviewed in Canada on December 14, 2020
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Hey, this is an awesome idea, learn to play guitar through a video game! I have an electric guitar that is just collecting dust and acting as a clothes hanger. Let's go!! Oh, I need to buy a wire adapter? Ok, those are a dime a dozen. Wait, I have to get one that's at least $40?!? The cheaper ones won't work. Ok finally got it now what? C, C, C, D, D, tune my guitar. Sadly after a week, still a long ways to go to play "Satisfaction". Keep it up, you'll get there someday, you superstar you!
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Marc Larouche
5.0 out of 5 stars Jejouedelaguitare
Reviewed in Canada on April 17, 2021
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Très bien fait j'aime
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