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Band Hero — PlayStation 2
PlayStation 2

Band Hero

Band Hero is a karaoke/rhythm based game, similar to the Guitar Hero games, but directed at the pop loving teenage crowd, as well as a more group based party game (unlike with guitar hero, full band instruments are included from the beginning of the series). The instruments are the same as in the more recent GH games. You have the microphone for vocals, guitars for either lead or bass guitar and the drum kits for drumming along. Accordingly, each instrument has its own 'career' path in game. If you are doing the vocals for your band, you have to sing along in time to the music, matching the pitch as closely as possible. Lead and bass guitar is played by holding down the fret buttons and stru...

Genre
Rhythm
Year
2009
Developer
BudCat
Publisher
Activision Publishing, Inc.
Players
4
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Band Hero frequently asked questions

How do I play Band Hero online with a friend?

Band Hero (PlayStation 2) can be played online with friends using Etera's P2P netplay. Create a room in the launcher and invite your friend, who joins through the invite. Step by step:

  1. Download the Etera launcher for Windows or Linux and create your account.
  2. Ask your friend to do the same and add them to your friends list.
  3. Pick the game in the library and create a netplay room.
  4. Invite your friend: they accept the invite and join the room.
  5. The launcher keeps dependencies on the same version for both players, avoiding desync.
How do I play Band Hero on PC?

Download the Etera launcher (Windows or Linux), find Band Hero in the PlayStation 2 library and click to download. The launcher handles the emulator and setup for you.

Does Band Hero netplay lag?

Etera uses a direct P2P connection between players, which usually means low latency. Results depend on each player's internet quality.

Can I play Band Hero for free?

Yes. Every account gets a 5-day trial with premium features. After that, the free plan allows 3 new games per day and 1 netplay session per day. Premium raises those limits.

Play Band Hero on Etera

Download the launcher for Windows or Linux, find this game in the library and play solo or with friends.

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