The game is available as a standalone title, allowing players to use existing compatible instrument controllers, and as a bundle that provides these controllers. Similar to the preceding title, Guitar Hero World Tour, Guitar Hero 5 is geared towards playing in a four-person band experience, including lead and bass guitar, drums, and vocals.
The game was released internationally in September 2009 for the PlayStation 2, PlayStation 3, Wii and Xbox 360 consoles. It is the fifth main installment in the Guitar Hero series.
Guitar Hero 5 (initially referred to as Guitar Hero V) is a 2009 music rhythm video game developed by Neversoft and published by Activision.
