DJ Hero release date is October 27, 2009. Game shown in action for Xbox 360, Wii, PS2 and PS3

DJ Hero screenshot
Last week Activision announced that JAY-Z and Eminem will contribute some of their popular songs to DJ Hero and will collaborate on a special branded edition of the game that will include an advanced version of the game’s turntable controller, a metal traveling case that transforms into a performance-ready DJ stand and two exclusive music CD compilations featuring greatest hits and new mixes from each artist. JAY-Z and Eminem will both provide downloadable content later this year that will give DJ Hero fans fresh mixes of their material.

DJ Hero immerses fans into DJ culture and a sea of music as they can take turns with their friends, scratching songs, playing along to the hottest tracks from different generations of music lovers. But how does the Xbox 360, Wii, PS2 and PS3 game, that comes with a turntable controller, actually play? When it’s released on October 27th, 2009, it will come with a fully-rotating turntable, sample buttons, effects dial and cross fader, and there are various DJ techniques to master…

Witness the dawn of a new era in challenging DJ performing in action.

As for multiplayer gameplay: Here two DJs can battle competitively or have a player join in to emcee over any track in the game using any USB compatible microphone. Additionally, gamers can rock together as DJ Hero features DJ-guitar exclusive mixes played with a turntable controller and Guitar Hero guitar controller.

DJ Hero gameplay interview with a developer at FreeStyleGames.