| kowenicki said: I was looking at this for my daughter who is keen to learn guitar. Is it useful for absolute beginners? Is the bundled guitar version available for xbox one? |
This is definitely something that can take someone from absolute beginner status forward. It even has a set of tutorials and videos for people who have never played before, everything from 'how to hold the guitar,' how to put on a strap, all the way up through advanced techniques. This is very definitely a game for people who want to learn how to play the guitar, not a 'game.' I'm not sure about a bundled guitar version. The thing is, this game works with real guitars, it comes with a $20 cable that lets you plug right into the xbox. (Additionally, the cable will plug into a PC and let you record direct from the guitar.)
So they might make a version with a guitar bundled in, but you could just as easily pick up a solid beginner guitar for a decent price and get the bundle with the cable. I actually bought the game digitally, and ordered a used cable. The cable from the first Rocksmith and this new one are identical and interchangeable, as well.
The game includes parts for Rhythm guitar, Lead guitar, and bass, so technically you can consider an inexpensive bass as an option, too.
