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They say for most people that doing is learning — being told how to do something, or even shown, isn't nearly as effective as jumping right in and giving it a try for yourself. Learning to play the guitar certainly applies to this principle, and hands-on, on-the-go sessions are the most effective way to elevate your skills. Whether you're a novice picking up the guitar for the very first time or an old hand fine-tuning your technique, Rocksmith gets you results fast, by putting the guitar in your hands, plugging into your console and getting the party started. Rocksmith 2014 Edition takes the same proven methods of the original edition and enhances them for a fruitful learning experience that will soon have you riffing with the best of 'em.Newly designed for an enriched, re-imagined experience, Rocksmith 2014 Edition features new menus and in-game interfaces for clear, smooth and blazing-fast learning. Receive feedback and play along with more than 50 hit tracks, from alternative rock to heavy metal to classic rock and more. If you own the original Rocksmith, the 2014 Edition is backward compatible with those songs as well for a rich library of tracks you know and love. Designed for ease and speed, the features are more accessible and flexible than ever, allowing you to select your section, difficulty and speed on-the-fly in the fully customizable Riff Repeater mode. Experience a revamped Master mode that is more approachable to learn songs by memory. When you want to ease the pressure a bit, jump over to the Guitarcade for more than 10 mini games that will help you have fun while honing your skills. Session mode lets you experience the feeling of jamming with a band — choose the combination of instruments you want backing you up and following your lead. Showcase your sickest performance with integrated capture and streaming features, which are exclusive to the Xbox One and PlayStation 4 versions of Rocksmith 2014. Import your existing DLC purchases from your PlayStation 3, so you can grow your music library without having to leave your favorite tunes behind. Become engrossed in the learning process with 1080p high-definition graphics that offer improved clarity and visual quality, which make it easier to follow along. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced axe man, there's always something to learn, and Rocksmith 2014 Edition makes it an enjoyable, worthwhile experience.
Features
Rocksmith
Elevate your guitar-playing skills with the proven methods, whether you're a beginner touching a guitar for the first time or a seasoned player mastering your sound
Enjoy newly redesigned menus and in-game interfaces that boast clear, smooth and blazing-fast operation for a re-imagined experience that makes it easy to play along and receive feedback on your performance as you go
Rocksmith 2014
Learn to play more than 50 hits, from alternative rock to heavy metal to classic rock and more, step by step and note for note with handy tutorials — is also backward compatible with songs from the original Rocksmith
Select your section, difficulty and speed on-the-fly with the fully customizable Riff Repeater or learn by memory with the approachable methods in Master mode
Hone your skills and have some fun with more than 10 new and improved Guitarcade mini games
Jam with your bandmates in Session mode, which allows you to choose your own combination of instruments to follow your lead, then provides on-screen prompts and objectives to motivate learning and improvement
Import your DLC purchases from PlayStation 3 without having to repurchase content or pay additional licensing costs, so you can upgrade without having to leave your favorite songs behind
Utilize the all-new recording options — exclusive to Xbox One and PlayStation 4 versions — to record and share your best performances easily
Immerse yourself in the music while following along with sharper graphics than previous versions with 1080p high-definition visuals for enhanced clarity and image quality
View songs at a locked mastery level without any input required on your PlayStation Vita with Remote Play — exclusive to the PlayStation 4 version — which is ideal for reviewing or playing along with a song without feedback or scoring
Rocksmith
Compatible with the original Real Tone Cable, which allows you to plug any real guitar with a standard 1/4" output jack directly into your console
Customers consistently note that Rocksmith 2014 Edition is a fun and effective learning tool, especially for beginners. Many appreciate the ability to use a real guitar and adjust the difficulty as they progress. However, some users have experienced lag issues that can affect gameplay.
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Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Great game to learn how to play guitar.
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This games has lots of great songs and tools to make your gaming experience more enjoyable.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Beginner friendly, Difficulty adjustment
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Practice makes better!
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I was skeptical that a video game like this could actually improve your skills at playing a guitar, but I was proven wrong.
I bought this with literally zero experience with a guitar before in my life (with any musical instrument, for that matter). Videos and reviews online got me interested in what it can do, so I jumped on it during a sale—but only after I found a decent, budget-friendly beginner's electric guitar to buy for myself as well (if anyone reading this is unsure by now, the game requires a REAL guitar and does not come with one). That may make it sound like it's a big investment for just a video game that may or not may live up to its promises, but it's nowhere near as expensive as, say, private guitar lessons or classes.
I was surprised with my progress with a guitar just by playing Rocksmith. I played every day for about an hour, sometimes more, for almost a month. Coming from zero experience and skill, I became comfortable with both of my hands and playing basic songs without always having to look down at my hands. Due to getting busy with life, I stopped playing regularly thereafter for more than a month, and I lost a lot of my progress. I had to decrease difficulty a bit when playing Rocksmith then, but the game recognized that I didn't have full mastery of certain basics at that point and thus didn't increase difficulty steadily pending my performance but rather "stayed with me", so to speak.
Just goes to show that the game can improve skills, at least for a complete beginner, but only so long as you put in the time and practice, just like with everything else. It's really fun, too, so it's easy wanting to play this game regularly!
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Beginner friendly
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
This game exceeded every hope I had for it!
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I do not understand why more people don't play this game. It is absolutely fantastic! Fun to play and is actually very instructive for both new and seasoned players. I am a very new beginner trying to learn bass and find it very enjoyable and intuitive. My boyfriend has been playing guitar for over 14 years and finds the "Learn a Song" portion extremely fun to play. It is like Guitar Hero for "real people". His words.
Yes, you do have to have a real guitar or bass to play the game, but for the price of Guitar Hero with guitars or Rockband band in a box, you can easily purchase inexpensive used gear from Guitar Center and Rocksmith for the same price. (I literally got a used guitar for 49.99 from guitar center to play this game).
The game itself is easy to use. You can immediately start by playing songs 'guitar hero' style and hammering away on the strings, adjusting the difficulty from 1% to 100% and even adjusting the speed of the song in the same manner to hit those particularly tricky riffs. Or you can actually start with beginner lessons. The game teaches you the basics all the way up to the 'master level' classes with visual and audio instruction and a practice song to practice and bring home what you were taught in the lesson. (You can also play two player! You will have to purchase a second cord, however.)
Overall, it is by far one of the best purchases I think I've ever made at this price point. Even if you don't intend to learn to play for other people, the game is still fun as just a game. I highly recommend it!
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Difficulty adjustment, Learning
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Learned to play 3 songs in two weeks
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Rocksmith 2014 has been a great learning tool for me. I've been trying to learn guitar off and on for the last ten years with little success except to learn a few riffs. In the first two weeks of owning this product I have learned to play three songs all the way through at full speed and difficulty.
When learning the songs the game starts you off at a low difficulty and as you do well if automatically raises the difficulty. If you get stuck in a certain area the Riff Repeater allows you to find that section of the song and run it on repeat until tou've got it down.
All in all the game is fun to play and challenging. It offers lots of tools to help you learn and get better at playing the guitar.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Fun, Guitar, Learning
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Learning while having fun.
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It is true, the fastest way to learn guitar, not only that but having fun at the same time, playing the game with a real guitar is insane!!!!
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Difficulty adjustment, Learning
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Amazing!
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It is always hard to believe that a game can teach you actual useful stuff but this game truly teaches you how to play guitar! If you keep up with it in a matter of days you can see improvement, you begin to play the notes without even having to look at the guitar. I love that the difficulty adjusts to how you play and it easy to follow and fun to learn.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Difficulty adjustment, Learning
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Awesome
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I was unsure about buying the game at first. Then when it got a discount I jumped for it. Overall the game is really impresive, it "learns" how you play and increases/decreases difficulty as you progress through the songs. Highly recommended for anyone who likes to play or learn how to play guitar.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Beginner friendly, Learning
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Amazing learning game!
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This is an amazing game. If you have never played real guitar or bass, this will definitely help. Even if you are experienced, like myself, you have an opportunity to learn more songs. And new techniques. There are many different types of mini games that will help you to become an awesome musician.