Wii Rock Band 2 Review | Xbox 360 PS2 Playstation 3 Version Release
Wii Rock Band 2, the sensational, musical Nintendo video game has arrived. So have the other avatars, Xbox 360, PS2, Playstation 3 versions. Rocking news indeed. When Guitar Hero came out for Wii, I couldn't keep my hands off from the guitar. I thought this was a nice surprise for a game. Especially since it related to playing music, my biggest passion apart from techie stuff. When Rock Band came out for Wii, it was even better for everyone. Now for those of us who love the Rock Band version which allows us to be in the spotlights and rock a tune of the band, is the new Wii Rock Band 2. This particular application is one that is definitely going to help in improving the abilities of playing superstar, even if only for a couple of hours.
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As most of you may know, the Wii Rock Band 2 has been released by the company Harmonix, just in time before Christmas and the New Year. This version of playing with the band has become available in stores since December 18, 2008. Included in this new and improved application is 20 free songs to Wii, as well as the option to download even more songs. With a total of 84 options to jam with, this is definitely something to begin rocking out about.
Not only does the Wii Rock Band 2 offers the downloads and plenty of options for music, but is also available for the Xbox 360, PS2 version and Playstation 3 Version. This is going to turn into a huge benefit of having this new rock band release, as it is going to advance with each of the game stations, from the Wii to the Playstation. You can expect, from this specific version, to have standalone software, drums, guitar and a special edition bundle that provides you with a complete set-up to take center stage.
With this new release are positive reviews that show this specific new game is something you will want to work on playing. The major advantage that is being seen with this new release is that the Rock Band concept no longer includes individual downloads and settings for guitar or singing. Instead, it has become an all in one package, including the ability to download extra information. This also includes an online arena to get into the spotlight with. Not only that, but Wii Rock Band 2 is taking it up a notch by making the guitar chords and drum patterns a little bit more difficult. If you want to be even more versatile, then you can combine instruments and trade characters for a full rock band experience.
A GameStop advertisement and Rock Band forums confirms the initial release prices that the game will be available in the following options across the two platforms (standalone instruments for the PS2 are already available)
- Rock Band 2 Standalone Software (Wii) $49.99 MSRP
- Rock Band 2 Standalone Software (PlayStation 2 System) $49.99 MSRP
- Rock Band 2 Standalone Drums (Wii) $89.99 MSRP
- Rock Band 2 Standalone Guitar (Wii) $69.99 MSRP
- Rock Band 2 Special Edition Bundle (Wii) $189.99 MSRP
So if you are ready to get the crowds shouting and want to take your show on the road, then you can take a step up with the new Wii Rock Band 2. This particular game is getting rave reviews and is showing that it is able to offer a new way of virtually rocking out. For anyone who wants to spend even more time enjoying rock and roll, Wii Rock Band 2 is definitely your next pit stop.
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