One of this shopping season’s big hits is called Guitar Hero 2. Like the new Nintendo Wii, Guitar Hero isn’t all thumbs – you play it using real body movements. It’s controlled by a miniature, plastic version of a Gibson guitar, and you have to strum in time and hit the notes right to move ahead. Aimee Rinehart found out why even professional musicians can’t put down Guitar Hero .

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