RedOctane's follow-up to the critically acclaimed rhythm game. Guitar Hero II features a brand-new and expanded track list, more venues and new play modes, and aims to rock longer and harder than its predecessor. RedOctane has once again teamed up with veteran music game developer Harmonix for the sequel, and is using famed recording studio WaveGroup for its music production, who also recorded the covers for the licensed tracks in the original Guitar Hero. The Xbox 360 version also adds 10 new songs, downloadable content features, leaderboards and online features, plus support for the Guitar Hero X-Plorer guitar controller.

This version of the package includes one guitar controller.

Gear: React Wireless Guitar Controller - December 12, 2006
Will this wireless knock-off make you sound like Hendrix or your little brother's garage band?

Guitar Hero II: The New Tracks - Australia, March 5, 2007
Yes, it's a rock-off.

Guitar Hero II Update - January 29, 2007
An Xbox 360 version of GHII magically appears at our doorstep. Details and movies!

CES 2007: Guitar Hero II Hands-On - January 8, 2007
We rock out on the CES show floor.

X06: Guitar Hero II - October 3, 2006
Harmonix's smoking-hot guitar game brings Barcelona delight. Details on the X-Plorer prototype and more.

Insider: IGN Insider Blog Headers - March 19, 2007
Customize your personal space on IGN.

Insider: IGN Insider's Desktop Series - March 19, 2007
Brand new wallpapers and blog headers have arrived.

Guitar Hero II 360 Interview - Australia, February 14, 2007
Promises "more online content than anyone has ever seen."

Insider Video Features: Masterbit HD: Guitar Hero 2 On Xbox 360 - February 2, 2007
We shred in HD with four new Xbox 360 exclusive songs.

Most Anticipated Games of 2007 - January 22, 2007
In a year filled with promise and heavy hitters, which games rank the highest?

Xbox 360: The One Year Retrospective - November 22, 2006
How has Microsoft's early bird console performed? Where have we come in one year's time? IGN takes a look back.

X06: The Big Picture - October 5, 2006
The show is over. What does Microsoft's European event mean to you?

X06: The Barcelona Top Five - October 4, 2006
We pick the best of X06.

Guitar Hero II Shreds Gold - March 16, 2007
Get ready to get your rock on.

Music: Guitar Hero II Gives To Charity - March 9, 2007
Musicians, artists, and athletes get their game on for a good cause.

PlayStation 2: NPD: Best-Selling Games January 2007 - February 21, 2007
Music games are rocking the PS2.

Guitar Hero Changing its Tune? - UK, January 18, 2007
New "Villain" instrumental games trademarked by Activision.

Tony Hawk's Guitar Hero? - January 17, 2007
Neversoft to develop rockin' title for Activision.

Gear: CES 2007: Xbox 360 Guitar Hero 2 Controller Hands On - January 9, 2007
Impressions of the 360's axe, and the latest rumors regarding wired / wireless tech.

CES 2007: Castlevania Is Playable - January 8, 2007
Hell yeah. Plus playable Guitar Hero II, Worms, MLB 2K7 and Def Jam Icon.

Guitar Hero II Bonus Tracks Revealed - January 8, 2007
Ten songs to be added for the March release.

Microsoft Wiring Guitar Heroes? - November 7, 2006
The company is reportedly preventing Rec Octane from making a wireless controller for the 360 version of the smash hit.

Music: Dave Navarro Loves Guitar Hero II - November 2, 2006
Meet the infamous Janes Addiction/RHCP/Panic Channel guitarist this coming Monday in LA.

The Lust List: 10/16/06 - October 16, 2006
Well, look who's come crawling back to the PS2.

Guitar Hero II Final Tracklist Revealed - October 9, 2006
It's official: From Aerosmith to the Rolling Stones to RATM, all 40 licensed tracks unveiled.

Gear: X06: Guitar Hero is Wired on X360 - September 28, 2006
So far, you can rock, but you can't roll with the controller.

X06: Guitar Hero is Wired on X360 - September 28, 2006
So far, you can rock, but you can't roll with the controller.

X06: Guitar Hero 2 Announced for 360 - September 27, 2006
Microsoft's true megaton.

Games: Guitar Hero II Partners with Music Companies - November 2, 2006
The rock 'n roll videogame will feature a multitude of real life music companies.