Guitar Hero World Tour Pricing Hits $239 High

You have to be a hardcore gamer to shell out money for a title that is as expensive as a console.

Believe it or not, RedOctane plans to release a Deluxe Band Kit version of its upcoming game Guitar Hero World Tour (link). Due to hit store shelves on October 26, the bundle comes packed with the game, USB microphone, wireless drum kit (with kick pedal, sticks and five drum pads), the wireless guitar and more. In addition, the bundle will also feature a limited edition T-Shirt, Dual Gig Bag and key chain (woohoo).

So what is the cost of this massive musical beast ? A whopping $239.99, $40 more than the cheapest Xbox 360. Still, with Guitar Hero’s massive following, there’s no doubt that RedOctane will see a shortage of this bundle before the end of the year, especially if there is a limited quantity.

“Guitar Hero has set the standard for music-based gaming and with Guitar Hero World Tour and the game’s groundbreaking Music Studio, we are once again delivering unprecedented innovation that has the potential to revolutionize consumer generated music, much in the same way that video sharing hubs have driven user generated video,” said Dusty Welch, Head of Publishing for RedOctane. “With the introduction of our advanced high-quality new wireless instruments, in-depth customization options and advanced online functionality, the game enables music fans and gamers globally to share in the most social and expressive music experience ever.”

Recently Activision and RedOctane released the details of the game’s forthcoming soundtrack that utilizes well-known hits from bands such as Blonde, The Doors, Jane’s Addiction, Coldplay, Foo Fighters, Nirvana, No Doubt and more. Spanning across 86 tracks, the soundtrack comprises entirely of master recordings and will even feature new song by The Smashing Pumpkins. According to Activision, Motorhead and The Sex Pistols re-recorded tracks for the game, and Sting even jumps on-board to offer his solo version of Demolition Man, originally recorded by The Police.

Currently the Deluxe Band Kit is only offered through RedOctane’s online shop. However, GameStop and other retail outlets will offer the Standard Band Kit for $189.99 when the game ships later this month.