Let's Talk about Rock Band (all versions)

[Tondog]

Rumor time!

http://arstechnica.com/jo...-our-inside-source-speaks

Basically, the bundle will be $200 for both platforms (and weigh 20 pounds!). HOWEVER the Xbox 360 version WILL NOT HAVE WIRELESS ACCESSORIES! Again, it's due to MS using proprietary wireless technology instead of a standard technology, in this case Bluetooth, which is what Sony and Nintendo both use.

[phoenix1967]

Per the article...
"...our source confirms that as of now the standard $200 package will come with a wireless guitar for the PS3 and a wired guitar for the 360."

We'll have to see how it all plays out. The game is still 3 months away.

[Tan]

PS2 version coming in '08 and here's another 10 confirmed songs:

    *  "Gimme Shelter" by the Rolling Stones
    * "Highway Star" by Deep Purple
    * "Should I Stay or Should I Go" by The Clash
    * "Epic" by Faith No More
    * "Cherub Rock" by Smashing Pumpkins
    * "Creep" by Radiohead
    * "Sabotage" by Beastie Boys
    * "Are You Gonna Be My Girl" by Jet
    * "Here It Goes Again" by OK Go (We'll be playing this one on a treadmill.)
    * "The Hand That Feeds" by Nine Inch Nails

[phoenix1967]

First news on a PS2 version. Any pricing details?

Even more cool songs! This game is going to be SOOOOOO sold out for the 360 and PS3 on day 1! Could be the "HOT" item to find for Christmas this year...

[Tondog]

THE CLASH!! w00t!

[phoenix1967]

THE CLASH!! w00t!

That song's going to be a BLAST to play, too.

[Tondog]

Totally. Not my favorite Clash song (either Police On My Back, Straight To Hell, or Radio Clash wins that), but it would be fun to play.

[phoenix1967]

Teaser ad.

http://www.gametrailers.com/player/24685.html

[TraderJake]

Rock Band Price, Release Date Announced

[Tynstar]

Not too bad IMO.

[phoenix1967]

I'm going to wait until I know more about if the GH3 wireless will work with RB. And, if the wireless connectivity for GH3 by Activision is a limited exclusivity agreement with Microsoft.

If so, then wait and see if RB has a chance at getting a wireless 360 bundle.

It looks to be a great game, but I'm going to wait until at least January before I look into buying one. By then we should know more.

[phoenix1967]

Does anyone know anything about the following 2 questions:

1. For the PS2 version of Rock Band, will GH controllers be compatible with it?

2. Will the GH3 wireless controller be compatible with the 360 version of Rock Band?

[Tan]

Grandlear asked, “Is there a network ability to play with others across the internet?”
“Rock Band” PR rep: Yes, there will be multiplayer online functionality. It will be both cooperative and competitive.

imsneakierthanu2 wanted to know, “For the Ps3 version, the guitar from ‘Guitar Hero III' won't be compatible with ‘Rock Band'? True?”
“RB”: Harmonix has an open platform philosophy and their games will be compatible with third-party controllers that conform to the various platform controller standards.

mike hasn't gone next-gen yet, and needs to know about his PS2, “So does the PS2 version work with Guitar Hero controllers?”
“RB“: Harmonix has an open platform philosophy and their games will be compatible with third-party controllers that conform to the various platform controller standards.

Erwin was curious about the bass controller, asking, “What about the bass? Do we need to buy it separately?”
“RB”: The Fender Stratocaster ‘Rock Band' guitar will function as both the lead guitar as well as bass. In terms of getting another guitar to play either guitar or bass, consumers can either use another Fender Stratocaster ‘Rock Band' guitar or use another guitar controller as Harmonix has an open platform philosophy and their games will be compatible with third-party controllers that conform to the various platform controller standards.

We got some clarity for Gazpachoking about the USB hub, “Does the 360 bundle come with a USB hub?”
“RB”: Yes

Mr. Krinkle asked the obvious question that has been on a lot of peoples' minds, “Is there any Wii version in the works?”
“RB”: We have only announced “Rock Band” for the Xbox 360, PS3 and the PS2. Stay tuned for more announcements.

I pwn n00bs (who was recently ousted out of his band) and darkbola , wanted to know about other hardware combinations asking, “Will there be a compatible microphone and lead guitar or bass guitar combo?”
“RB“: We have not finalized the plans as of yet.

http://multiplayerblog.mt...ompatibility-bundles-etc/

[phoenix1967]

Sounds like good news for all regarding controller compatibility! WTG, Harmonix!

@Tan, thanks for the research.

[Izret101]

I want "the metal" by tenacious D on this game.  that would be fricken sweet.

Isn't it already in? Or is it in GH3?

According to a GameCrazy employee, the wireless guitar for 360 is $20 more than the PS3 one.

http://www.joystiq.com/me...7/07/gamecrazyrockbig.jpg

Interesting. I have a feeling it has to do with Microsoft using proprietary wireless technology in the 360, and there might be some kind of licensing fee there. But even then, $20 per product is ridiculous for a technology license fee. I have a feeling this price isn't true.

That was a pretty poor copy of a pricing sheet. It looked like the difference was $10 to me. ($69.99 vs $79.99)

Nope that is a 20$ price difference.

GCrazy leaks can be rather accurate.
Almost a year before the 360 Elite was released we had recieved information on it at work.

If you pump the right people for information and they have read thru all the mostly useless pamphlets that are sent to the stores you can get some interesting heads ups.

I miss Game Crazy :-/