Power Gig: Rise of the SixString is a jam-along musical instrument sim that gives virtual rockers the option of mastering of a More challenging, more realistic guitar-playing mode. Fans of earlier music simulation games can choose Power Gig's "beat-matching" mode, in which players tap the fret board in time with the music, following onscreen cues, as in Guitar Hero or Rock Band. Using a compatible microphone and the game's exclusive AirStrike drumstick controllers, players can also add vocals and percussion for a virtual band performance. In the game's "Chord Play" mode, guitar players switch from lead to rhythm, and strum along with the actual chord progressions of the songs. The finger placements used to play chords on the Power Gig SixString guitar controller are similar to those used on a regular guitar, providing virtual rock Heroes a more authentic physical experience of jamming along with the band. The game features a storyline with original characters and settings, and the opportunity to unlock challenging rock anthems from artists including Eric Clapton, the Dave Matthews Band, and Kid Rock, With its six real strings and working fret board, the Power Gig controller can be plugged in to any standard amplifier and played like a regular guitar. The SixString guitar controller, required for play, is sold separately from this game-only package.