Guitar Hero II (Xbox 360) Cheats: Require Xploder Pro (Not Standard Controller)

You cannot enter cheats in Guitar Hero II (Xbox 360) using a standard controller.

Why

• The cheat system requires a special hardware device: Xploder Pro (or Action Replay Max / GameShark) for Xbox 360.
• This device plugs into the Memory Unit slot (original 360) or USB (Slim/E).
• It intercepts saves / memory to inject codes. Standard controller has no such interface.

Xploder Pro Reality

• Discontinued ~2008. Rare, expensive on eBay ($100+).
• Requires PC Software (Windows XP/7) to update codes / manage saves.
• Risks: Save corruption, console ban (Xbox Live ToS violation), hardware damage (bad solder on some units).
• Codes Available: Unlock all songs, guitars, characters, cheats (Performance Mode, No Fail, Auto Kick).

Legitimate "Cheats" (Unlocks) Without Hardware

• Complete Career Mode: Unlocks all songs, guitars, characters, cheats (Performance Mode, No Fail, Auto Kick, etc.) in-game.
• Enter Cheats In-Game (Once Unlocked): Main Menu → Options → Cheats → Enter Code (D-Pad combos). E.g., Blue, Blue, Red, Green, Green, Yellow, Yellow = Air Guitar. But you must unlock the Cheat Menu first by beating Career.

Best Path

Play the game. GH2 360 Career is ~6–8 hours. Unlock everything legitimately. The Xploder Pro is a relic not worth the cost/risk. If you must skip, use a 100% Save File (from GameFAQs / Xbox 360 saves sites) transferred via USB Memory Unit / Xport 360 / Horizon on a modded/JTAG/RGH console — but that's far more complex than just playing.