As someone who can play the guitar to a reasonable standard, I've always struggled to enjoy the Guitar Hero series. I have particular difficulty with songs I can actually play on guitar, and find that the games tend to make it more difficult to play the songs than real life (though I do wonder whether this is down to my inability to forget what I've already learnt).

This is different with DJ Hero. I'm in the fortunate position that I like almost all the songs included, and the specially created mixes do them all justice. The real clincher is that the exclusivity of the tracks featured means you genuinely get the feeling you're mixing the tracks together, rather than keeping something you're already familiar with going.

It is very easy to pick up the controls, something that is helped along by the extensive but essential tutorials the game provides. Within a day I was managing hard and expert levels, but as more tracks are unlocked the challenges keep coming and I'm sure… more »

As someone who can play the guitar to a reasonable standard, I've always struggled to enjoy the Guitar Hero series. I have particular difficulty with songs I can actually play on guitar, and find that the games tend to make it more difficult to play the songs than real life (though I do wonder whether this is down to my inability to forget what I've already learnt).

This is different with DJ Hero. I'm in the fortunate position that I like almost all the songs included, and the specially created mixes do them all justice. The real clincher is that the exclusivity of the tracks featured means you genuinely get the feeling you're mixing the tracks together, rather than keeping something you're already familiar with going.

It is very easy to pick up the controls, something that is helped along by the extensive but essential tutorials the game provides. Within a day I was managing hard and expert levels, but as more tracks are unlocked the challenges keep coming and I'm sure this will keep me going for a good few months.

If you're worried about the price tag or that it's been a flop because it's not being enjoyed by enough people, I recommend you take a shot at it. The price is continuously dropping and for the enjoyment you'll undoubtably get out of it you're definitely on to a winner. It's an investment for the future too as DJ Hero 2 is just around the corner.

If you're not interested in dance, hip-hop or electronica, this isn't going to be for you. I strongly suggest you check out the track listing before you buy it. If, however, you do like this music and can afford the price tag, then go for it. You won't be disappointed!