Video: Scratch: The Ultimate DJ E3 Demo
Even though Scratch: The Ultimate DJ might not have an exact release date yet, it seems as though the competition between it and similarly turntable themed DJ Hero is really heating up. While there are pro's and con's to both titles, one of the key differences that gets me a little more excited about Scratch would be its Numark branded controller. On the surface it might look exactly like one of those Beatmania controllers you've seen around arcades, but these controllers make some more casual-friendly design choices and at least approved/designed by one of the biggest names in DJ equipment. Not to mention it just looks a lot better than DJ Hero's meh looking controller.
The video above comes from engadget's E3 demo time and shows off the hardware and how it's used in game. Seeing the game in action may not dispel accusations of ripping off Beatmania/Guitar Freaks/Guitar Hero/Rock Band/ [Your favorite music game here], but it does show that it has the potential to be just as addictive.
[Scratch: The Ultimate DJ hands-on] Engadget
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Posted to E3, Video Games, Videos on 15 June 2009
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Dude...I want It...I want it soo badly..even if it sucks..I want it...
ugh, but i would much rather play a dj game with actual dance tracks than this hiphop crap.
For 100 bucks ill buy it just to play on wedensdays
I'll buy both games since I'm an avid fan of music games. This for the awesome looking controller (even if it turns out it's crap), and DJ Hero for the exclusive mixes by two of my favorite DJs: DJ Shadow and Z-Trip.
man, i need to see the hard stuff. Beatmania's easier songs look a lot harder than that clip, and the keys are all laid flat out in a straight line too? pass. :(. I hope this has support for doubles or some crazy songs.
Konami won lawsuits against Roxor for In The Groove and against Andamiro for Pump It Up. they'll probably win against the developer of Scratch when they sue them too... put two more keys on that hardware and it's a Beatmania controller