It isn't scratching the turntable peripheral. Although that is a lot of fun, I start to feel silly when I think too hard on what I am actually doing.

What makes DJ Hero awesome is the music.

What makes DJ Hero awesome is how each mix is more than the sum of its two component songs. It's something altogether fresh and unique that epitomizes the marvel of postmodern creation by refashioning the old into new configurations.

What makes DJ Hero awesome is how each mix can prompt you to relisten to the original tracks with a new ear, find a new appreciation for songs you did not appreciate previously, and discover new tracks and new artists you might not otherwise have known about.

What makes DJ Hero awesome is how using the turntable controller during gameplay gives you clues as to how songs were combined, crossfaded, and cut up to create these new, original mixes. Playing the game compels you to really pay attention to and appreciate both the music and the artistry of the DJ, which is what it's all about.

And what makes DJ Hero awesome is Daft Punk. Oh yeah!