It’s like they knew the AltGN review of GH3 was going up today…..

Major Nelson has updated his blog with details on the first two DLC packs for “Guitar Hero 3: Legends of Rock.” Released today, the packs feature 3 songs from either Velvet Revolver or the Foo Fighters and go for the now standard price of 500 MS Points ($6.25 US). Initial Internet reaction to the announcement is nowhere near as violently negative as when the pricing scheme was first announced for GH2 DLC, proving that if you get raped enough times, it no longer hurts as much. On a positive note, at least these packs make sense and are master tracks.

If you were hoping that competition from “Rock Band” would drive prices lower, don’t hold your breath. Despite the mathematical inconsistencies between price of content on the disc versus downloadable tracks, GH2 DLC sold very well and with “Guitar Hero 3″ breaking sales record there is no real incentive for the price to drop any time soon. As for “Rock Band” DLC, I believe we will see a similar pricing scheme, if not more expensive based on comments a Harmonix rep made with TheBBPS.com. “I don’t know if I can say we’re cheaper or more expensive but remember, where as in other games they adjust the tracks for one or two guitars, in Rock Band it’s vocals, drums, guitar and bass on multiple difficulties. One thing we will do is give the gamer options. You can buy an album, or if you only want one or two tracks you can purchase those items separately.” Sounds like excuses for high prices to me, so bend over and spread ‘em. It’s coming and it ain’t stopping.

See the specific track details after the jump.

Content: Velvet Revolver Pack
Price: 500 Microsoft Points
Availability: All Xbox LIVE regions
Dash Text: [ESRB: T (Teen) MILD LYRICS,MILD SUGGESTIVE THEMES] “She Builds Quick Machines” Off of the “Libertad Allbum”, “Slither” Off of the “Contraband Allbum”, & “Messages” Off of the “Libertad (deluxe version)”. As performed by Velvet Revolver. For all song credits please visit www.redoctane.com There are no refunds for this item. For more information, see www.xbox.com/live/accounts.

Content: Foo Fighters Pack
Price: 500 Microsoft Points
Availability: All Xbox LIVE regions
Dash Text: [ESRB: T (Teen) MILD LYRICS,MILD SUGGESTIVE THEMES] “The Pretender” Off of the “Echoes Silence Patience & Grace”, “All My life” Off of the “One by One”, & “This Is A Call” Off of the “Foo Fighters (self titled)” as performed by Foo Fighters. For all song credits please visit www.redoctane.com There are no refunds for this item. For more information, see www.xbox.com/live/accounts.

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