Guitar Hero: Smash Hits

$60, PlayStation 2, PlayStation 3, Wii, Xbox 360

Teaches: hand-eye coordination, rhythm, music

CTR Review

This addition to the growing Guitar Hero series features 48 of the most famous and infamous songs from Guitar Hero, Guitar Hero II, Guitar Hero Encore: Rocks the 80s, and Guitar Hero II: Legends of Rock. You can play alone or as a full band with new gameplay for the drum kit controller and microphone. Eight new concert settings include the Amazon, Polar Ice Caps, and the Grand Canyon. You can create your own hits in Music Studio and share them online with GHTunes. The online gameplay modes include Battle of the Bands, where players can create two full bands and compete online. Prices are $60 for the Xbox 360 and PS3 versions; $50 for the Wii; and $40 for the PS2.