So, it seems that all is not well with the recently released GH II patch for the 360. While many people have reported that the update fixed all their whammy bar issues, I have gotten quite a few emails claiming that the new fix has caused the game to freeze up and in some cases even given them the dreaded red ring of death. No official word from Red Octane yet on the situation, but I'm sure by the time Monday rolls around we'll hear all about it.

Of course, there is no solid proof that this particular patch is the cause of these issues, but it seems pretty likely considering the number of people reporting this problem, all of whom just downloaded the patch. At this point, if you were having whammy bar issues you can try downloading the update, but be warned that it might cause some issues with your system's functions. But, as they say, You rolls the dice, you takes your chances. Flynn De Marco

Good news for xbox 360 Guitar Hero II owners. The folks at Red Octane have posted a thread on their forums addressing the whammy bar response issue that cropped up soon after the game's launch.

A title update for Guitar Hero II for the Xbox 360 will be available on Xbox Live at 4:00 am PDT on Saturday, April 14 that should resolve the situation where input from the whammy bar was not always recognized. Downloading the update should resolve this issue for all Activision Guitar Hero branded guitar models.

So if you were having problems with your whammy, don't go rushing to take it back to the store just yet. I've already gotten a couple emails from readers saying they downloaded the patch and it fixed everything up lickety-split. If the whammy bar was a problem for you, download that update and make sure to come back and let us know if it works for you. That is, if you can tear yourself away from your Living Room Rock God career long enough to do so. Flynn De Marco

UPDATE For Guitar Hero II On The Xbox 360 [Red Octane Forums]