Rock Band $169.99

[Kid Ice]

http://www.engadget.com/2007/09/29/r...-date-details/

For some reason I thought Rock Band would come packaged like Guitar Hero with just the game and the guitar, with the drum kit, mic, and extra guitar as add-ons. This makes more sense to me as one could play through the game with the guitar and buy the other peripherals later. $169.99 is nearly the price of a Wii. Sheesh. Not bad for what you are getting, but I hope they will have alternate packages.

[TurboGenesis]

This is actually better than the projected $199 price Yes it is expensive but the pocketbook pinch is a bit more gentle with this set price of $169 (plus tax).

[walrusmonger]

That's awesome, I was expecting to pay $200 like everyone else.

Now I just have to see if I want to abandon the 360 version for the PS3 version. I already have 1 guitar for the 360, and will be buying GH3, but the wireless guitar for the ps3 sounds awesome. We'll see, probably get the 360 because my friends will have that version.

Rock on!

[MegaDrive20XX]

PS2 version of Rock Band is going to be $159.99 I heard

[Wolfrider31]

I suppose if you're a massive fan of rhythm games the price is justifiable, but I don't think any of my friends are going to be into this enough to warrent a purchase.

But yeah, I was thinking a 199 price tag myself, so this is good news for those looking forward to it.

[Kitsune Sniper]

I'm still wondering... Will I be able to use my Guitar Hero guitar? And a USB Microphone?

I already have those, and only need the drum set and the game.

[Nebagram]

I sincerely hope this means the UK will be getting it for under £100. I'm not confident, but hopeful.

[Barbarianoutkast85]

I've been reading previews and keeping an eye on this game and I'm fairly excited about it. The only problem is I wont have anyone to play it with so I dont know if I'll pick it up or not.

[Slate]

I'm still wondering if I should get this.

[Poofta!]

WTF!!!! Microsoft's wireless technology too costly!? thats such BS for once im pissed with the 360 vs ps3. why the hell would m$ do this? such BS.

[Frica89]

I just wanted to play through the game as a bassist, then have the option to buy other instuments. There's no way I'm paying $170 for a fucking game.

[Kroogah]

All I want is the drums. The only songs on the soundtrack that interest me are "Tom Sawyer", "Highway Star' and "Gimme Shelter".

[Magnum]

Surely they're also selling the game and instruments individualy, right?

[eggwolio]

I'm surprised that no one else has mentioned this, but it's only forty bucks more than a lot of people just shelled out for a game and a helmet that has no practical purpose whatsoever.

And the GH guitars WILL work with the game, but the Rock Band guitar has extra fret buttons higher up on the neck, so I'm not sure how that will work out.

[Anthony1]

I'm sure the game is going to be available with seperate instruments at a lower price. This is just for the full bundle.

Somebody mentioned USB microphone. I'm pretty sure that won't work, but the 360 headset will, although it might sound pretty crappy.

My last thought on this, is that if you want this, you better get it the day it comes out, and stand in line for it or whatever, cause I'm guessing this is going to be the tickle me Elmo of this holiday shopping season. Reason being, GameStop stockrooms only have so much space for inventory,and I can imagine this package taking up alot of space. Thus, I just don't see retailers having alot of these at any one given time. I fully expect to see these selling for a $100 premium on Ebay and Craigslist a few days after release. Especially the 360 version, cause I think that will be the most desired version.

[dylan0228]

Sweet!!!

[Sothy]

omg steel batallion vs. Guitar hero 3!!!

Which will win?!?!?! Oh wait...

[tom]

I sincerely hope this means the UK will be getting it for under £100. I'm not confident, but hopeful.

as usual in Rip-off Britain, you're probably lucky to get a 1 - 1 conversion rate, eg $169.99 = GBP 169.99 ($350.00)

[Parpunk]

I dont seem to get this?? If creating a rock band has gotten this far, why not just buy real instruments and start a REAL band lol. Trust me guys its much more fun that way, plus its not as lame. Ill prolly play this is any of my friends buy it just to check it out, but there is no way i will buy this when i have a full Drum set at home, and a guitar and bass i play all the time lol.
Just MO

[Kid Ice]

I dont seem to get this?? If creating a rock band has gotten this far, why not just buy real instruments and start a REAL band lol.

Dunno...how long do you think it will take before my real band can belt out "Tom Sawyer"? ;-)