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The Wii hosted a strong lineup of Guitar Hero titles, each requiring a Wii Remote inserted into a guitar controller. Below is every mainline release, plus the DJ Hero spin‑offs.
| Title | Year | Key Features |
|---|---|---|
| Guitar Hero III: Legends of Rock | 2007 | First on Wii; includes wireless Les Paul controller. No downloadable content. |
| Guitar Hero World Tour | 2008 | Full band support (drums, microphone, guitar). Includes Music Studio for creating songs. |
| Guitar Hero: Aerosmith | 2008 | Band‑centric experience; runs on the World Tour engine. |
| Guitar Hero: Metallica | 2009 | Widely considered the best setlist and expert charts; adds Expert+ drums. |
| Guitar Hero 5 | 2009 | Party Play mode, drop‑in/drop‑out, song import from World Tour, Smash Hits, Aerosmith. |
| Band Hero | 2009 | Pop/family focus; same engine as Guitar Hero 5. |
| Guitar Hero: Warriors of Rock | 2010 | Quest mode with unique character powers, darker setlist. Final mainline entry. |
| DJ Hero | 2009 | Turntable controller; mashup gameplay. Wii version misses some DLC. |
| DJ Hero 2 | 2010 | Adds vocals, freestyle crossfader, improved Wii graphics. |
Controller Notes: Wii guitars use the Wii Remote slot (battery inside the guitar). Drums and microphones connect via USB. No DLC works on Wii since the Nintendo Wi‑Fi shutdown in 2014; only on‑disc songs are playable.
Best Starting Points: Guitar Hero: Metallica or Warriors of Rock offer the strongest content and quality.