Heroic DJ

Much as Guitar Hero won't make you a real guitarist, DJ Hero is not going to make you club ready, but that doesn't mean you can't try.

The gamer deck has been revealed, and in addition to the turntable, there will be a second, clip-on component, which includes a cross-fader, effects dial, "Euphoria" button (star power) and the requisite d-pad and control pad buttons, which are hid tastefully beneath a flip-up cover. Unlike the silver turntable, this pad will come in a muted, metallic gold scheme.

How does the game actually work? It's mostly like Guitar Hero, with notes cascading down the screen towards you, however this time around there are only three notes, with complexity coming from the fact that in addition to hitting those three, you need to have the cross-fader in the right position. Replacing sustained guitar notes will be scratching sections, with small arrows in the coloured line telling you which way to turn. Here's a short video on the controller.

A few confirmed tracks for the game:

"Feel Good Inc." (Gorillaz) vs "I Heard It Through the Grapevine" (Marvin Gaye)"

Jayou" (Jurassic 5) vs "Rockit" (Herbie Hancock)"

Bustin' Loose" (Chuck Brown) vs "Time of the Season" (The Zombies, DJ Shadow Mix)

"All Apologies" (Nirvana) vs "Give It to Me Baby" (Rick James, DJ Shadow Mix)

"Let's Dance" (David Bowie) vs "Jack of Spades" (KRS One, DJ Shadow Mix)

"Shout" (Tears for Fears) vs "Pjanoo" (Eric Prydz)