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Rock Band Special Edition | 
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| From: MTV Games
Category: Video Games
List Price: $169.99
Buy New: $139.99
You Save: $30.00 (18%)
New (27) Used (5) from $115.88
Rating:  89 reviews
Sales Rank: 17
Format: Cd-rom
Platform: Nintendo Wii
Genre: musical_instrument_games
ESRB: Teen
Media: Video Game
Edition: Special
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Batteries Included: No
Age: 12 - 20 years
Operating System: XXX
Shipping Weight (lbs): 24
Dimensions (in): 29.6 x 15.3 x 11.5
MPN: 16797
Model: 16797
UPC: 014633167979
EAN: 0014633167979
ASIN: B0016HM45K
Release Date: June 22, 2008
Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours
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| Features:
| • | Comes with guitar controller, drum controller, microphone, USB Hub and game software | | • | Over 40 tracks to play with - Including acts like Metallica, Bon Jovi, Stone Temple Pilots and the Ramones! Learn to play songs spanning all genres of rock. | | • | Guitar controller utilizes a five-way FX switch that allows flanger, wah-wah, echo and chorus effects | | • | Drum controller features four pads, a kick pedal and real drum sticks | | • | Microphone can be tapped against your hand to play percussion instruments, such as tambourine and cowbell |
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Product Description
Want to be a rock star? Here's your chance to become one through the aid of your Nintendo Wii. Electronic Arts' Rock Band Special Edition includes the guitar controller, drum controller and microphone, so you'll have everything you need. The music in Rock Band covers all genres of rock and features master recordings from legendary artists, including Nirvana, The Who, Weezer, David Bowie and more. Can't play an instrument? The Tutorial mode will turn even a beginner into a rock-and-roll superstar. Developed by Harmonix, creators of the blockbuster Guitar Hero franchise, Rock Band is an all-new platform for gamers ready to take on the challenges of Rock-&-Roll with its challenges and rewards. Wii is the perfect vehicle to play, peform, and ascend toward rock stardom. Provides full support for unlockable content to deliver fresh challenges Deep online functionality allows players to play together even across immense distances
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Tap into your Rock & Roll fantasy as you pick your axe, form a band and tour for fame and fortune, all while sticking the rock credo of learning your instrument as you go in Rock Band. 
For those about to rock! |
Jam solo if that's your thing.
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Or try multiplayer action.
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Step to the mic.
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Or go Bonzo on the skins!
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Developed by Harmonix, creators of the blockbuster Guitar Hero franchise, Rock Band is an all-new platform for gamers ready to take on the challenges of the Rock & Roll lifestyle. Instruments available to players are guitar, bass, drums or vocals as they hit the road as either an aspiring superstar solo act, or for the first time in game genre history take on the true collaborative and challenging nature of music as they form a band and jam together in multiplayer action from home or around the world. Either way players will need to master their stage presence through the various game modes and poli sh their rock chops via the unrivaled Rock Band song list if they hope to make it out of the garage, into the clubs and finally on to the main stage.* Rock Band Special Edition for Wii includes: guitar, mic, drum kit peripherals plus software.Extensive Game Modes.
Rock Band delivers four music games in one - challenging rockers to master lead guitar, bass guitar, drums and vocals through the five separate game modes. - Tutorial Mode: Master the basics! No need for experience. Pick your weapon of choice and ascend from beginner to rock god.
- Practice Mode: Perfect your tune! Breakdown any part of any song at your preferred speed before hitting the main stage.
- Quickplay Mode: Instant fix of fun! Jump into any unlocked song for some quick jam time either on your own or with other players.
- Solo Tour Mode: Take it on the road! Pack up your instrument of choice and set out on the open road for a fun and challenging single player career.
- Band World Tour Mode: Conquer the world! The journey to rock stardom takes you from small town bars to world-renowned venues. Earn fame and fortune along the way to secure rock star necessities.
A Song List That Goes to Eleven!
Built on unprecedented deals with top record labels and music publishers, the mix of remastered originals and covers that make up the epic Rock Band song list puts players in the shoes of legendary artists from day one. In addition to the 45 tracks listed below, Rock Band will also feature 13 songs ranging from a variety of established bands to up-and-coming independent artists that can be unlocked as you play through the game. Track list includes:- Rolling Stones "Gimme Shelter"
- Aerosmith "Train Kept a Rollin'"
- The Who "Won't Get Fooled Again"
- Boston "Foreplay/Long Time"
- Mountain "Mississippi Queen"
- The Police "Next to You"
- David Bowie "Suffragette City"
- Black Sabbath "Paranoid"
- Blue Oyster Cult "Don't Fear the Reaper"
- The Ramones "Blitzkrieg Bop"
- Deep Purple "Highway Star"
- KISS "Detroit Rock City"
- Molly Hatchet "Flirtin' With Disaster"
- The Outlaws "Green Grass & High Tides"
- Sweet "Ballroom Blitz"
- Rush "Tom Sawyer"
- Bon Jovi "Wanted Dead or Alive"
- The Clash "Should I Stay or Should I Go"
- Faith No More "Epic"
- R.E.M. "Orange Crush"
- Iron Maiden "Run to the Hills"*
- Foo Fighters "Learn to Fly"
- Metallica "Enter Sandman"
- Nirvana "In Bloom"
- Stone Temple Pilots "Vasoline"
- Weezer "Say It Ain't So"
- Smashing Pumpkins "Cherub Rock"
- Radiohead "Creep"
- Beastie Boys "Sabotage"
- Hole "Celebrity Skin"
- Garbage "I Think I'm Paranoid"
- Soundgarden "Black Hole Sun"
- The Hives "Main Offender"
- Queens of the Stone Age "Go With the Flow"
- The Strokes "Reptilia"
- Jet "Are You Gonna Be My Girl"
- OK Go "Here It Goes Again"
- Nine Inch Nails "The Hand That Feeds"
- Pixies "Wave of Mutilation"
- Yeah Yeah Yeahs "Maps"
- Red Hot Chili Peppers "Dani California"
- Coheed & Cambria "Welcome Home"
- Fallout Boy "Dead on Arrival"
- The Killers "When You Were Young"
- New Pornographers "Electric Version"
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| Customer Reviews: Read 84 more reviews...
 A lot better gaming choice for the family August 31, 2008
R. Gardner (Provo, UT)
We own guitar Hero and Rockband. This is a lot better choice for the family for 2 major reasons. First, the graphics on Guitar Hero are terrible. They are not appropriate for kids. Second, on Rock Band lets you play longer before you get booed off, giving the smaller kids more of a chance to figure the game out. Beyond these two major things it is just a lot of fun for everyone, with several features that we enjoy!
I am Amazed! August 31, 2008
Stephanie R. Nitz
I bought this from the Amazon place for slightly damaged items, and so I was expecting something wrong, but there wasn't. The only thing wrong was that a corner was smushed in a bit, which literally affected nothing because everything was so securely packaged, if anyone is wondering whether everything will be fine, YES! they even put everything in an extra box to ensure nothing happened. I highly reccomend this item (Rock Band) and this seller, because you cannot beat the price. I saved $50.00.
malvernfamily August 31, 2008
R. Orlow (malvern, pa)
the product is a lot of fun. my son had actually started taking drum lessons as a result of playing rockband. however, we had to replace the drum pedal with a wooden one purchased on-line and already had to return the drum pads to EA for a replacement. So, while the software is terrific, the hardware is not well made.
 Disappointing August 31, 2008
Lauren VA (Northern VA)
I haven't played Rock Band for other gaming systems, aside from Wii. I have played Guitar Hero on other systems--and they are MUCH better than this Rock Band. There aren't enough songs on Wii Rock Band. There is no personalization--you can't modify your band's characters, the videos are the same each time...My husband is so disappointed, he quickly gave up and left me to play by myself. Defeats the purpose! The song list is so short--and there are no directions that say how the song lists work--you have to work through each level/act to access the next set of songs.
What a bummer.
Our family ROCKS! August 30, 2008
HeyKath (Las Vegas)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
My 10yr old couldn't wait to get Rockband...Now the whole family plays and has a blast! I think it has brought out the inner rock star in all of us...probably better off being left at home...
The drums are alittle harder to learn, and like any drums the banging will make you alittle nuts, I suggest putting the game in a play room or bedroom. I don't know what I was thinking agreeing to the family room!
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