Rock Band 2

[Mizzou23]

Re: Rock Band 2

will rockband for ps3 be wireless like 360?and any news on if the rockband 2 price will be same as rockband 1 at 179.99?

I think they'll both be wireless. From what I remember MS has their own wireless technology, which is more difficult to obtain usage for.

I'm not sure what the MSRP is, but you can look it up on Amazon or Gamestop etc.

[windseer90]

Re: Rock Band 2

Yep, became an instant buy with AFI, System of a Down, and Rise Against for me.

Same for me, I love all 3 of those. Also Disturbed and Motorhead make this easy buy.

I'll probably end up buying the full bundle for Rock Band 2, and just get the GH:WT disc since the instruments are compatible. I'm still interested to see the GH:WT setlist as well and hear more info about it before I make my decision, but RB2 is way I'm leaning.

[Jistic]

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So since the RB instruments are compatible with GHWT, will the reverse be true?

Can we buy the GHWT drum kit and use it on RB?

[MC Fatigue]

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So since the RB instruments are compatible with GHWT, will the reverse be true?

Can we buy the GHWT drum kit and use it on RB?

Yes. Harmonix has kept the compatibility issue open from day 1. You could already use the GH guitar for the RB (just not the other way around because Activision was being stupid like that).

GHWT stuff will definitely work for RB. Although the equipment probably won't be as good.

[Mizzou23]

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Has it been officially announced that the GHWT equipment will be compatible with Rock Band? I think MS brought the hammer down about cross compatibility, so I hope they both work with each other. RB2 is a definite bundle purchase for me, but GHWT's setlist quality will determine whether or not I buy the disc.

[Beantown]

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Has it been officially announced that the GHWT equipment will be compatible with Rock Band? I think MS brought the hammer down about cross compatibility, so I hope they both work with each other. RB2 is a definite bundle purchase for me, but GHWT's setlist quality will determine whether or not I buy the disc.

MS is the one that made sure the RB instruments would work on GH:WT. There is a link to the article posted earlier in this thread and the GH:WT thread.

Read that wrong...no idea if there's been an official announcement of the GH:WT instruments working on RB2.

[TheHitMan]

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what are gonna be the differences between rockband and rockband 2 beside the songs on disc?(features,instruments,etc).thanks

[Miles_Yuhas]

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Has it been officially announced that the GHWT equipment will be compatible with Rock Band? I think MS brought the hammer down about cross compatibility, so I hope they both work with each other. RB2 is a definite bundle purchase for me, but GHWT's setlist quality will determine whether or not I buy the disc.

Pretty sure there has been no offical announcement of GHWT stuff working with rock band, but it has been announced that Rock Band instruments with work with GHWT.

No full Rock Band set for me this time around. I will just purchasing the game, new drum set, and cymbols. I might get the GHWT down the road if the setlist is amazing.

[MC Fatigue]

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Pretty sure there has been no offical announcement of GHWT stuff working with rock band, but it has been announced that Rock Band instruments with work with GHWT.

It will. Harmonix has absolutely no intention of suddenly changing their stance on the compatibility "war".

[ExtremeGamer]

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I'm just getting the RB 2 disc, no reason to rebuy the exact same instruments.

[The GIGGAS]

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I'm just getting the RB 2 disc, no reason to rebuy the exact same instruments.

Agreed.

[CS10029]

Re: Rock Band 2

I need to replace my rockband guitar though, I hate it still. I want the ion drums too.

[MC Fatigue]

Re: Rock Band 2

I'm just getting the RB 2 disc, no reason to rebuy the exact same instruments.

They're not the same instruments, though. They've been drastically improved from what I've heard. The drums are WAY most quiet and responsive, and the guitar buttons aren't nearly as loud, while the strum bar handles better.

The pack might very well be worth it for the new equipment.

[aukevin]

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I'm just getting the game only as well. The drums are kinda fun, but 90% of the time I just play the guitar and I hate the Rock Band guitar anyway and don't use it, so I definitely don't want another one LOL.

[Mizzou23]

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They're not the same instruments, though. They've been drastically improved from what I've heard. The drums are WAY most quiet and responsive, and the guitar buttons aren't nearly as loud, while the strum bar handles better.

The pack might very well be worth it for the new equipment.

Don't forget, the drum pedal is going to be steel reinforced as well.