DJ Hero 2 is the follow-up on the faux instrument rhythm game DJ Hero. Using either a standard console controller or the turnstyle peripheral designed for the DJ Hero games, the player must match the rhythm of the music by 'scratching' the music and whilst matching the on-screen prompts in order to score as many points as possible.
The game has a new soundtrack including music from Lady Gaga, the Chemical Brothers', Dr. Dre and the Prodigy, as well as improved graphics for sequels. The game also has a new game mode entitled Empire , which is essentially the single-player career. Players take control of their up-and-coming DJ and guide them through and DJ their way to the top.
The multiplayer starts off much like any other rhythm game, but DJ Hero 2 's has a new rewind feature, in which the player has the ability to rewind tracks in multiplayer to correct mistakes. The rewind ability is only awarded when the player has done enough to earn it and is temporary. The game also features standard head-to-head mode and allows another player to handle the vocals of the track, having to match the pitch and timing as well.
DJ Hero 2 was released on Xbox 360 on October 22nd, 2010, and includes a new soundtrack and improved graphics. The game also features a new multiplayer mode with a rewind feature and standard head-to-head mode.