Posted Jan 25, 2008 at 04:29AM by Tim Y. Listed in: News, Accessories, Games, Rock Band Tags: PS2, Harmonix
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Rock Band: Stand-alone instrument peripherals to launch this February 12 - Image 1Here's some good news if you've been having trouble trying to buy Rock Band's (Xbox 360, PS3, PS2) full instrument kit in one go.

We're letting you know that starting this February 12, you can now opt to purchase each of this Harmonix title's instruments as a stand-alone peripheral. Harmonix's CEO Alex Rigopulos had this to say regarding this big news:


The release of standalone instruments allows Rock Band musicians to enjoy the full Rock Band experience, including drum, microphone and guitar head-to-head modes, creating a whole new level of competitive fun.


We’re also delivering a stand-alone wireless guitar solution for all versions of Rock Band as well as providing the opportunity for consumers to build their band one instrument at a time.


In case you're wondering, here are the specific peripherals that will be going on sale come February 12, along with their expected retail prices. Keep note that PS2 peripherals will also run on the PS3:
That's all the details we've got for the moment regarding this news. Drop by again in case we receive any related updates.

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   by BaDaPpLe - 2008-01-25
 » Broken guitar

Still waiting for them to replace in box broken one they sold me alrdy. There concern should be to fix / replace all the broken instuments out there that were sold as new faulty.

   by Bryden - 2008-01-25
 » Off topic, but...

I still can't help but feel screwed over by purchasing Guitar Hero III after all the support Rock Band gets from Harmonix with their insane amount of DLC on the PSN. What the hell Activision?


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   Re: Nevers - 2008-01-25
 » Here here to that

and I'll add on the 360side of GH3 nuissances - the guitar-neck locking mechanism is loose and makes the green button faulty, and the co-op achievements are glitched... AND not being able to play co-op career online was a huge let-down.

Switchin' to RB...
   by Matt91 - 2008-01-25
 » ...

I already bought the GH 3 bundle so i guess i will buy the drums and the game separately. and yes i wish GH3 had the same DLC support as rockband

QUESTION:
They aren't selling mics but can i use any usb mic on my 360?


   Re: Nevers - 2008-01-25
 » I have heard Yes

but when I played RB I sometimes used it as a procussion instr (more cowbell) and I'm not sure if it was picking up an audible "SMACK" from when you tap normally on a mic or if there was someting special about the motion sensing tech.

   Re: Mister Common Sense - 2008-01-28
 » .

You might as well buy the whole package to get another guitar. Otherwise, I wouldn't get a mic seperately because the singing portion isn't that great in how it grades your performance. Often just humming works better than actually singing.


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