The makers of Guitar Hero have really outdone themselves this time with their newest video game edition, equipped with a little surprise for hip-hop heads.

DJ Hero: Renegade Edition creates an all new interactive music experience by allowing you to scratch and spin your way through over 100 songs into over 90 mixes.Learn the basic and advanced techniques by filtering through different set lists and expert modes.

The Renegade Edition along with a turntable controller and a carrying case that transforms into a performance-ready DJ stand introduces an exclusive Jay-Z and Eminem 2-CD pack filled with unreleased tracks. If you and some friends want to collabo on the one’s and two’s to some tracks from HOV and some Slim Shady lyrics,  then this is the game for you.

The upcoming “DJ Hero” video game landed heavy hitters, Jay-Z and Eminem, as MCs. If you were lucky enough to attend its launch party last night, then you were granted the chance to see the two in a rare joint appearance. 

Monday night at the Wiltern in Los Angeles, each icon treated the celebrity-studded audience to a set of greatest hits and new releases. For Jay-Z, a medley of “99 Problems,” “Jigga What,” a rock remix of “Encore,” and his “A Billi” freestyle, was backed by a live band, the Roc Boys. However, it was his final request to perform a song that wowed the crowd. The “Renegade” beat dropped and out walked Eminem, fresh off the release of his #1 comeback album Relapse. The two shared the mic, trading verses on the track, which Em produced for Jay’s Blueprint album back in 2001 (see the video below). Afterwards, Slim Shady performed his latest single, “3 A.M.” along with his newest songs, “We Made You” and “Crack a Bottle.” The set closed with Em’s classic “Lose Yourself.”

Both men will serve as consultants to Activision (creator of the successful $2 billion Guitar Hero franchise) and the game’s developer, FreeStyleGames. Played with a turntable-shaped controller, the game is due out this fall. A special edition comes with the rappers’ new greatest-hits CDs, possibly including previously unreleased tracks, plus an advanced version of the controller, a DJ stand and metal traveling case. Features include a rotating record platter, sampling buttons, an effects dial and a cross fader. In addition to single-DJ action, two players can compete or play cooperatively.

Watch the video here:

Hip-hop heads—you know, those cats who choose not to rock out to Bon Jovi while playing Guitar Hero—have long been ignored by the video game world (except those incredibly dope Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater soundtracks). However, they just might find themselves spinning away on turntable controllers this summer, with the release of both DJ Hero (brought to you by the Guitar Hero folks) and Scratch: The Ultimate DJ (peep the screenshot).

Little is known about the former, but the latter title is shaping up quite nicely. Set to drop for PS3, Xbox 360, and Wii, Scratch will feature music from Eric B and Rakim, Kanye West, Beastie Boys, and The Gorillaz… and unfortunately, The Black Eyed Peas and Nelly. Beasties DJ Mix Master Mike will provide some original tunes as well.

Since summer’s a damn long time away, though, break out PaRappa the Rapper for PS1 and relive hip-hop gaming glory while you patiently await the scorching sun.

-Devin Chanda