Pop Star Guitar With Two Grips

by XS Games

Product Features

• 12 Playable characters
• 50+ pop hits, including Miley Cyrus, Jonas Brothers, Fall Out Boy, and Rihanna
• Form your own band
• Career & Co-op modes
• 25 stunning venues

Product Details

• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B001KR0AR0
• Product Dimensions: 12 x 10 x 3 inches ; 13.8 ounces
• Media: Video Game
• Release Date: November 18, 2008
• Average Customer Review: 2.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (17 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #15,053 in Video Games (See Top 100 in Video Games)
  • #46 in Video Games > Wii > Rhythm > Musical Instruments
• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes

Product Description

In PopStar Guitar, players assume the role of a lead guitarist on a musical journey, beginning in a garage band and eventually progressing to the main stage of a worldwide "Battle of the Bands" competition. The Wii version of PopStar Guitar will feature the AirG, an exciting new peripheral that snaps onto the Wii Remote and transforms the controller into an air guitar.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

6 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Don't bother wasting your money or time on this one., December 26, 2008

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Crazie Me - See all my reviews

= Fun:1.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: Pop Star Guitar With Two Grips (Video Game)

I thought this was going to be easier for us to use (an alternative to the guitar for Guitar Hero). The songs looked more my style and more appropriate for my kids (12, 9, and 7). However, the pause/home button is just in the worst spot possible, every note my son hit he was pausing the game and he's finished the easy level on GH. I realize I could just be spastic, but the grip was very uncomfortable for me to hold on to and changing notes was a lesson in futility unless I stared at my fingers.

The "easy" setting jumped right into using 3 keys rather than warming up with just two like GH does. There was only one song to play initially, you have to unlock all the rest, and when my husband did finish the first song, he unlocked a new tour vehicle, but no new song. Very boring, and annoying if you don't like that song (which I wasn't really into). I intend to return this, or resell it if I can't. There's a bunch of other games my family can play that will actually be fun.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Good Game For Kids Who Aren't Ready For Other Guitar Games, January 7, 2009

By 

Dorrie Wheeler - See all my reviews
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= Fun:4.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: Pop Star Guitar With Two Grips (Video Game)

"Pop Star Guitar" is a fun and easy game that game players will enjoy. The "Guitar Hero" series of games has made guitar and music related video games rise in popularity. "Pop Star Guitar" is a reasonable and easy to learn guitar game. People who purchase the game do not have to worry about purchasing a separate guitar related accessory. The game comes with two clip on Air G snap on skins that easily fit on top of the Wii remotes. The fact that two of the snap on skins are included are great for game players who would like to play with one of their friends.

"Pop Star Guitar" features over 50 pop hits. The game play is not difficult to get started. Upon loading the game into the Nintendo Wii system users will be given the option to create their own band. The bands can be customized by gender and the game player can also choose new names for the band members. After the band is formed the game player is taken to a staging area that features options such as studio, cash book, magazine, game options, and rehearsal among other options. New players may want to start with the rehearsal screen. Rehearsing can give the game player a chance to get familiar with the game play. When the music begins the game player will have to immerse themselves into the game play. Dots fall down on the left side of the screen. The colored dots are to be coordinated pressed with the colored buttons on the Air G snap on featured on the Nintendo Wii remote. As the music plays the game player must hit the right colored button at the right time.

The goal of the game is to create your ultimate customized band. Players can virtually do anything that they want to with their bands. They can take their band on tour, style them for magazine covers and book them for studio time. "Pop Star Guitar" is a really fun introductory music game for the Nintendo Wii player. This game will be fun for mature children who are interested in playing a sim style type of game and for pre-teens and adolescents who love music. The soundtrack for "Pop Star Guitar" features hit songs from Rihanna, Fall Out Boy, All American Rejects, Kelly Clarkson, Miley Cyrus, 3 Doors Down, Simple Plan, and Panic at the Disco among other top groups. "Pop Star Guitar" is a fun game that is almost never ending in a sense as you can continue to take your band farther and farther and if you get tired of that band you can always create another band and start all over again. "Pop Star Guitar" Nintendo Wii version is highly recommended.

"Pop Star Guitar" by Nintendo Wii is rated T for Teens.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Reviews Are Misleading..., October 21, 2010

By 

Lydia J Chamberlain - See all my reviews

= Fun:5.0 out of 5 stars 

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This review is from: Pop Star Guitar With Two Grips (Video Game)

I read all of the reviews for this, but decided to go ahead and buy it anyway. (It was only $1.95) I wanted a guitar game but like a lot of people, can't afford the price tag on guitar hero. This game was nothing like they said. It took 3 tries for me to figure it out and I've already unlocked tons of songs. It's not as hard as everyone says, you just have to read the manual to see what you need to do. I recommend this to anyone.
The only problem is the menu selection. You can't just point with the Wii Remote. You have to toggle with the nunchuck. It takes time and can be irritating. But overall I suggest getting this game!!