Band Hero featuring Taylor Swift

by ACTIVISION

Product Features

• All new characters and venues to play as and explore.
• Create your own band ? even 2 bassists and 2 guitarists.
• Enjoy 2-4 player local multiplayer support in co-op and competive modes.
• Supports all Guitar Hero instrument controllers within the same gaming platform, as well as other music/rhythm game controllers.
• Features some of the biggest names in music as in-game artists and playable characters, including Taylor Swift, Lily Allen, No Doubt, The All-American Rejects, Jackson 5, Janet Jackson, the Go-Go's, and more.

Product Details

• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B0028ZNWZK
• Product Dimensions: 7.6 x 5.4 x 0.6 inches ; 3.4 ounces
• Media: Video Game
• Release Date: November 3, 2009
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #7,277 in Video Games (See Top 100 in Video Games)
  • #13 in Video Games > PlayStation 2 > Rhythm > Musical Instruments

Product Description

Platform: PlayStation2 | Edition: Standard

Amazon.com Product Description

Brought to you by the makers of Guitar Hero, one of the best-selling video game franchises of all time, Band Hero features the hottest chart-topping hits from everyone’s favorite acts including Taylor Swift, No Doubt, Lily Allen, The All-American Rejects and Jackson 5. Headlined by some of the biggest names in music as in-game artists and playable characters, Band Hero is the ultimate party game to play on the road or at home, where players of all ages will be able to experience the signature, easy-to-learn but difficult-to-master Guitar Hero gameplay. Classic Guitar Hero style gameplay. View larger. In-game artists like Taylor Swift. View larger. New in-stage characters. View larger. Go karaoke in Sing Along Mode. View larger. Import Guitar Hero World Tour and Guitar Hero downloadable content into Band Hero. View larger. In-game Artists: Taylor Swift and Adam Levine Music sensation Taylor Swift joins forces with Band Hero for the ultimate family music gaming experience. Taylor Swift, global music sensation and best selling artist of 2008, will ascend an all-new virtual stage this November in Band Hero. Budding music stars, their families and friends, will all live their musical fantasy on the Band Hero stage, playing as Taylor Swift or alongside the singer/songwriter and guitarist, as she performs her smash-hits "Love Story" and "You Belong With Me" from her latest album Fearless as well as "Picture to Burn" from her self-titled debut record. Adam Levine joins Taylor Swift as an exclusive, in-game playable character by lending his popular likeness to Band Hero. Fans will be able to play as Levine as he rocks out to the Grammy nominated "She Will Be Loved," Maroon 5's hit single from their debut album Songs About Jane, which has sold more than 10 million copies worldwide and is Gold and Platinum in more than 35 countries. Key Game Features Have Fun in Free Play Mode - In free play mode you can rock out with your friends without the fear of failing. Try All-new Sing Along Mode - Sing together karaoke style on any song you choose. Create Your Own Band - Your band is as unique as you are. Play with with 2 guitarists or 2 bassists. Expand Your Music Collection - Import your favorite Guitar Hero World Tour and Guitar Hero downloadable content straight into Band Hero. Multiplayer Support - Enjoy 2-4 player local multiplayer support in co-op and competitive modes. Controller Compatibility - Supports all Guitar Hero instrument controllers within the same gaming platform, as well as other music/rhythm game controllers. The Song List Band Hero features over 60 master recordings from some of the hottest bands of today and yesteryear. Some of the songs players can expect to be cranking through with their bands are: 3 Doors Down - "When I'm Gone" The Airborne Toxic Event - "Gasoline" The All American Rejects - "Dirty Little Secret" Alphabeat - "Fascination" Aly and AJ - "Like Whoa" Angels & Airwaves - "The Adventure" Ben Harper and the Innocent Criminals - "Steal My Kisses" Big Country - "In a Big Country" The Bravery - "Believe" Carl Douglas - "Kung Fu Fighting" Cheap Trick - "I Want You To Want Me (live)" Cold War Kids - "Hang Me Up To Dry" Corinne Bailey Rae - "Put Your Records On" Counting Crows - "Angels of the Silences" Culture Club - "Do You Really Want To Hurt Me" Dashboard Confessional - "Hands Down" David Bowie - "Let's Dance" Devo - "Whip It" Don McLean - "American Pie" Duffy - "Warwick Avenue" Duran Duran - "Rio" Evanescence - "Bring Me To Life" Everclear - "Santa Monica (Watch The World Die)" Fall Out Boy - "Sugar, We're Goin' Down" Filter - "Take A Picture" Finger Eleven - "Paralyzer" The Go-Go's - "Our Lips Are Sealed" Hilary Duff - "So Yesterday" Hinder - "Lips Of An Angel" Jackson 5 - "ABC" Janet Jackson - "Black Cat" Jesse McCartney - "Beautiful Soul" Joan Jett - "Bad Reputation" Joss Stone - "You Had Me" Katrina and The Waves - "Walking On Sunshine" The Kooks - "Naive" KT Tunstall - "Black Horse and the Cherry Tree" The Last Goodnight - "Pictures Of You" Lily Allen - "Take What You Take" Maroon 5 - "She Will Be Loved" Marvin Gaye - "I Heard It Through The Grapevine" Mighty Mighty Bosstones - "The Impression That I Get" Nelly Furtado - "Turn Off The Light" N.E.R.D. - "Rockstar" No Doubt - "Just A Girl" No Doubt - "Don't Speak" OK Go - "A Million Ways" Papa Roach - "Lifeline" Parachute - "Back Again" Pat Benatar - "Love Is A Battlefield" Poison - "Every Rose Has Its Thorn" Robbie Williams and Kylie Minogue - "Kids" The Rolling Stones - "Honky Tonk Women" Roy Orbison - "Oh Pretty Woman" Santigold - "L.E.S. Artistes" Snow Patrol - "Take Back the City" Spice Girls - "Wannabe" Styx - "Mr. Roboto" Taylor Swift - "Love Story" Taylor Swift - "Picture To Burn" Taylor Swift - "You Belong With Me" Tonic - "If You Could Only See" The Turtles - "Happy Together" Village People - "YMCA" Yellowcard - "Ocean Avenue"

Product Description

This November, family and friends will come together to ascend the virtual stage and rock their way to superstardom with Band Hero. Brought to you by the makers of Guitar Hero, one of the best-selling video game franchises of all time, Band Hero features the hottest chart-topping hits from everyone’s favorite acts including Taylor Swift, Lily Allen, The All-American Rejects and Jackson 5. Headlined by some of the biggest names in music as in-game artists and playable characters, Band Hero is the ultimate party game where players of all ages will be able to experience the signature, easy-to-learn but difficult-to-master Guitar Hero gameplay. Band Hero allows fans to create the band they always dreamed of using any combination of guitar or drum controllers and vocals, providing rockers and performers of all ages the chance to experience and interact with their favorite music. Music sensation Taylor Swift joins forces with Band Hero for the ultimate family music gaming experience! Taylor Swift, global music sensation and best selling artist of 2008, will ascend an all-new virtual stage this November in Band Hero. Budding music stars, their families and friends, will all live their musical fantasy on the Band Hero stage, playing as Taylor Swift or alongside the singer/songwriter and guitarist, as she performs her smash-hits “Love Story” and “You Belong With Me” from her latest album Fearless as well as “Picture to Burn” from her self-titled debut record. “Anything that encourages people to pick up an instrument and play, I’m fully behind. And, I’m really excited about Band Hero, because not only are fans getting to play my songs, but I’m actually in the game,” said Swift. “There are so many awesome things that go into being in Band Hero, like getting to customize my band to look like my touring band, and it’s so cool for people to feel like they are experiencing one of my concerts. This is one of the closest things out there to going to see me perform!”

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Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

9 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Great Songs but Too Slow!, November 12, 2009

By 

efreed "Laney" (SC) - See all my reviews

= Fun:2.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: Band Hero Stand Alone Software (Video Game)

I have a PS2 and purchased this game for the songs. The songs are great but it is very aggravating to play due to the slow loading times between songs and distortion through the Rock Band Microphone when to try to turn up the volume to hear yourself. I am not exaggerating folks...about a full minute of loading between each song, regardless of play mode and you can not turn the volume up past mid range on my Sony TV without distortion in the microphone! The mic also pics up the drums and throws your scoring off on the mic. This happened even after I adjusted the options on the game. I am an avid Rock Band player and the speed of Rock Band smoaks Band Hero. I regret the purchase and wish I would have waited for the PS2 reviews. The only plus to the game is the song selection.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Enjoyed the titles, April 26, 2011

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Jules12 "Jules" (USA) - See all my reviews

= Fun:3.0 out of 5 stars 

Amazon Verified Purchase

This review is from: Band Hero Stand Alone Software (Video Game)

Purchased this for an old PS2 system - under $10 - so it was a good deal. Like other reviewers - it is a bit slow loading between songs but we enjoyed the game.

4.0 out of 5 stars Loads of fun, sometime a little slow between songs., March 22, 2011

By 

Kate Amstutz "Kate A." (Orrville, Ohio United States) - See all my reviews
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= Fun:5.0 out of 5 stars 

Amazon Verified Purchase

This review is from: Band Hero Stand Alone Software (Video Game)

Great fun, sorry they quit making this. It is sometimes a bit delayed when loading songs, but that delay is short. Any fan of Guitar Hero will enjoy this game too.

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