Are you ready to bring the iconic tracks of Guitar Hero 3 into the world of Frets on Fire X (FoFiX)? If you’re a fan of rhythm games and want to expand your song library in FoFiX, you’re in the right place. This guide will walk you through the simple steps to download and install Guitar Hero 3 Songs so you can shred along to your favorite tunes. Let’s get started and turn your computer into a rock arena!
Setting the Stage: Downloading and Installing FoFiX
First things first, if you haven’t already, you’ll need to have Frets on Fire X installed on your system. FoFiX is a fantastic, open-source rhythm game that builds upon the original Frets on Fire, offering a wealth of features and customization options.
To download FoFiX, head over to the official Google Codes page. You’ll be looking for a specific file to ensure compatibility and the best experience. Find and download the file named FoFiX-v3.121-Final-Setup-(py2.4-ogl2).exe. Once the download is complete, locate the .exe file and run it. Follow the on-screen instructions provided by the Windows Installer to install FoFiX on your computer. This process is straightforward and will set the foundation for your custom song additions.
Unlocking Song Files: WinRAR and File Extraction
Now that you have FoFiX ready, it’s time to prepare for the songs themselves. Guitar Hero 3 song packs are typically distributed in .rar format. A .rar file is essentially a compressed archive, like a zip file, that bundles multiple files together to make downloading easier. To access the song files within these archives, you’ll need a program capable of extracting .rar files. WinRAR is a popular and reliable choice for this.
Navigate to the WinRAR download page. Find the most recent version of WinRAR that is compatible with your language and system. Click the download link to get the installer .exe file. Similar to the FoFiX installation, run the WinRAR .exe file and follow the installer prompts to install WinRAR on your computer. With WinRAR installed, you’ll be able to open and extract the song files from the .rar archives.
Downloading the Guitar Hero 3 Song Packs
With FoFiX and WinRAR set up, you’re now ready to download the Guitar Hero 3 songs. A great resource for these songs is a dedicated thread on the Frets on Fire community forums. You can find the Guitar Hero 3 song packs organized by tier in this thread.
This thread conveniently organizes the songs into tiers, mirroring the progression in Guitar Hero 3. For each tier you want to download, click the provided link to download the corresponding .rar file. Once you have downloaded the .rar files for the tiers you desire, locate them on your computer. For each .rar file, right-click on it and select “Extract Here”. WinRAR will then extract the contents of the archive, creating folders for each individual song within that tier.
Setting Up Your FoFiX Song Directory
The final step is to make sure FoFiX knows where to find your newly downloaded Guitar Hero 3 songs. This involves setting up a song directory within FoFiX. First, create a new folder anywhere on your computer and name it something descriptive like “FoFiX Songs” or “Custom Songs”. This folder will house all your downloaded song folders.
Next, launch FoFiX. Navigate to the “Options” menu, and then look for a “Setlist” or “Song Directory” setting – the exact wording may vary slightly depending on your FoFiX version. Click on this setting and browse to the folder you just created (e.g., “FoFiX Songs”). Select the folder and confirm your choice by clicking “OK”, “Accept”, or the equivalent button.
Now, simply copy and paste or cut and paste the individual song folders that you extracted from the .rar files into your newly designated song directory folder. After transferring all the song folders, restart FoFiX if it is already running. Upon relaunching, FoFiX should recognize the new song directory and load all the Guitar Hero 3 songs you’ve added. You can now dive into FoFiX and rock out to the classic Guitar Hero 3 tracklist!
