I hope it is bug free, but we will see… (M&C)
Harmonix and MTV Games, along with distribution partner Electronic Arts, today announced that ROCK BAND 2 has shipped to retailers nationwide.
The Rock Band 2 standalone software will make its debut on the Xbox 360 on Sunday, September 14, 2008 with an exclusive launch window in North America. Rock Band 2 standalone wireless drums and guitars will also arrive at retail later in the week.
Rock Band 2 allows includes to export most of the songs from the original Rock Band disc, Online World Tour, daily Battle-Of-The Band Tournaments, Auto-Calibration to eliminate TV lag, wireless drums, quieter, velocity sensitive drum heads, support for up to three cymbals (sold separately), advanced voice detection technology, No Fail Mode, and a real Drum Trainer. RockBand 2 also includes the ability to export your in-game band avatar to the internet and order custom RockBand merchandise including apparel and figures.
Shipping and pricing information (Week of September 14, 2008):
- Rock Band 2 Standalone Software (Xbox 360) $59.99 MSRP
- Rock Band 2 Standalone Wireless Drums (Xbox 360) $89.99 MSRP
- Rock Band 2 Standalone Wireless Guitar (Xbox 360) $69.99 MSRP
- Mad Catz Bass Guitar Controller - $69.99 MSRP
- ION Drum Rocker - $299 MSRP — A real electronic drum kit with up to three color assignable cymbals that functions as a RockBand game controller. A drum conversion kit is also available to transform the kit from a game controller to a real instrument (sold separately).
Rock Band 2 features the largest music catalogue of any music-based videogame to date including over 100 songs on the Rock Band 2 soundtrack from artists such as AC/DC, Guns ‘N Roses, Bob Dylan, Pearl Jam, Motorhead and more.
With the addition of complete and immediate backwards compatibility for songs purchased from Rock Band’s online music store and the ability to export most songs from the original Rock Band disc, the Rock Band music library will feature more than 500 songs by year’s end.
