Rock Band

Shizelbs
Shizelbs Posts: 7,433
edited March 2008 in Video Games
Well, I've got the day off and I am on my way out the door to pick up the whole package for Rock Band. Anyone else doing the same today? I am pretty excited for it. Should be a lot of fun. I am mostly looking forward to playing the drums.

There is already quite a bit of downloadable content on Xbox Live for it.
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  • Refefer
    Refefer Posts: 1,280
    edited November 2007
    It's hellofa lotta fun. Enjoy!
    Lovin that music year after year.

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  • Shizelbs
    Shizelbs Posts: 7,433
    edited November 2007
    Just played for about an hour. Yeah, its hella fun. The guitar bundled sucks. I went back to using the wirless guitar from GH3. The drums are hard. Its totally different. I thought they were going to be a lot easier. I can barely get through songs on medium with the drum.
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  • Sherardp
    Sherardp Posts: 8,038
    edited November 2007
    I seen this, waiting to hear feedback from others before I buy, looks fun though.
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  • zombie boy 2000
    zombie boy 2000 Posts: 6,641
    edited November 2007
    I had a blast demoing the drums at Best Buy. I actually have to give the edge to them over playing guitar on GH. Maybe I just like to bang on things.
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  • BaggedLancer
    BaggedLancer Posts: 6,371
    edited November 2007
    zombie boy 2000 wrote: »
    Maybe I just like to bang things.


    Hah, i have a sick mind..... cause that's all I saw out of your entire reply(edit included) :D:eek::D

    I have terrible hand eye coordination so I think this game isn't for me.
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  • fireshoes
    fireshoes Posts: 3,167
    edited November 2007
    I bought this last night and played for a couple hours on drums. Very fun. I was having some issues getting the right hand and right foot to work together lol. Got it for $129 sale price at American TV where I work, cheaper than my employee discount. I don't know if it's that price at other locations besides Des Moines, but it doesn't hurt to check if you are near one of the other stores.
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  • mutelight
    mutelight Posts: 1,054
    edited November 2007
    Don't own it myself yet however, two of my friends have it and I have played a good few hours on it. Certainly a whole lot of fun especially with four players.
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  • polkatese
    polkatese Posts: 6,767
    edited November 2007
    fireshoes wrote: »
    I bought this last night and played for a couple hours on drums. Very fun. I was having some issues getting the right hand and right foot to work together lol. Got it for $129 sale price at American TV where I work, cheaper than my employee discount. I don't know if it's that price at other locations besides Des Moines, but it doesn't hurt to check if you are near one of the other stores.

    that's a great deal, fs! I can't find a single copy around here, let alone at that price. Anymore copy in your store?

    ps: is this for XBOX 360?
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  • fireshoes
    fireshoes Posts: 3,167
    edited November 2007
    polkatese wrote: »
    that's a great deal, fs! I can't find a single copy around here, let alone at that price. Anymore copy in your store?

    ps: is this for XBOX 360?

    There were 7 more last night.
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  • polkatese
    polkatese Posts: 6,767
    edited November 2007
    Is it worth to own RB AND GH3 both?

    We bought GH3 for the kid Christmas present, so RB would complement or duplicate?
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  • fireshoes
    fireshoes Posts: 3,167
    edited November 2007
    Definitely get both. More songs, but adding the drumming (and I assume vocals, haven't tried yet) makes it a really different game. I haven't had my friends over yet, but I can see Rock Band being better for gatherings/family events.
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  • Shizelbs
    Shizelbs Posts: 7,433
    edited November 2007
    I like RB much better.
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  • polkatese
    polkatese Posts: 6,767
    edited November 2007
    I see. I guess getting both is an option, and lose the use of my system for a while, until they get tired of the band. :)

    thanks guys!
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  • Sherardp
    Sherardp Posts: 8,038
    edited November 2007
    Been playing GH3 since last week, bought Rock Band today and must say its a very good title, if you like GH3 then you'll love RB. Graphis are very good and the soundtracks sound awesome. I agree RB is better. Both are a must, this stuff is addicting.
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  • cruzer
    cruzer Posts: 84
    edited December 2007
    I obviously have no rhythm because I can't get past Green Grass and High Tides on medium.

    I keep failing at about the 85-90%. :mad:

    I practically have the first half of the song memorized. :rolleyes:

    This is on drums of course.
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  • mutelight
    mutelight Posts: 1,054
    edited December 2007
    cruzer wrote: »
    I obviously have no rhythm because I can't get past Green Grass and High Tides on medium.

    I keep failing at about the 85-90%. :mad:

    I practically have the first half of the song memorized. :rolleyes:

    This is on drums of course.

    I have noticed once that kick drum starts to come in heavy I start losing my rhythm. One of my friends is a really good drummer and he absolutely demolishes tracks on expert. I am very jealous.
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  • howie777
    howie777 Posts: 357
    edited December 2007
    I finally beat Green Grass and High Tides on Medium with the drums! I swear I was 99.999999% to failing when I saw the end!!!!!! I think I ended wiht 88% and 4 stars. Holy crap that is the most tiring song. You need about 2 hours inbetween attempts just to rest! :D I was getting so mad as I was doing so well through about 98% of the song then I just couldn't keep going, but somehow I hit enough to get me through. I'm not sure I even want to play on hard after this...

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  • Sherardp
    Sherardp Posts: 8,038
    edited December 2007
    howie777 wrote: »
    I finally beat Green Grass and High Tides on Medium with the drums! I swear I was 99.999999% to failing when I saw the end!!!!!! I think I ended wiht 88% and 4 stars. Holy crap that is the most tiring song. You need about 2 hours inbetween attempts just to rest! :D I was getting so mad as I was doing so well through about 98% of the song then I just couldn't keep going, but somehow I hit enough to get me through. I'm not sure I even want to play on hard after this...

    Howie

    I damn near failed it on the guitar, whoa that song is kick a$$. I was going to post up on it as well. I swear my fingers were going to fall off during that solo. I made it though, whew.
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  • fireshoes
    fireshoes Posts: 3,167
    edited December 2007
    Yeah, that one is a lot of fun to play (at least on guitar; I'm sure drums would kill me).
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  • BeRad
    BeRad Posts: 736
    edited January 2008
    I jumped right into drums on medium and/or hard on band world tour mode. So much fun! Albeit I already had pretty good separation control between my right foot and hands.

    I recommend all who buy this game check out the forums on the rock band website to see the mods people are doing to the guitars and drums. I already fixed my guitar myself and re-enforced the bass pedal after it started to crack ***YOURS WILL CRaCK!*** They all will ;) Also padding the inside sensor on the red pad really does help for quick pick-ups on rolls.

    I don't know if I like this game more than GHIII though. Multiplayer (mixed with drinking) Is insane fun, but I think I still prefer GHIII for solo play.
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  • cmy330go
    cmy330go Posts: 2,341
    edited January 2008
    BeRad wrote: »
    .... I recommend all who buy this game check out the forums on the rock band website to see the mods people are doing to the guitars and drums. I already fixed my guitar myself and re-enforced the bass pedal after it started to crack ***YOURS WILL CRaCK!*** They all will ;) Also padding the inside sensor on the red pad really does help for quick pick-ups on rolls.....

    Is there certain thread you looked at for those mods? If so could you post a link?

    Thanks!
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  • dbaldus
    dbaldus Posts: 730
    edited January 2008
    Yeah, my drum pedal also cracked, had to get it replaced through Harmonix. It ended up being a pretty painless process - filled out a form online, they sent me a box with a new pedal in it and I was supposed to send back the broken pedal (or else my credit card would be charged, I believe). Took about 4 days for me to get a new pedal after filling out the form online, so not too bad.

    But I am also interested in seeing the link to those forums for reinforcing the pedal so I never have to go 4 days without Rock Band again!

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  • fireshoes
    fireshoes Posts: 3,167
    edited January 2008
    Molly Hatchet is killing me on hard. :(

    Flirtin' with disaster, indeed!
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  • Sherardp
    Sherardp Posts: 8,038
    edited January 2008
    Decided to go ahead and order the Bundle so I can start trying out the Drums, I can use the extra guitar as well.
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  • newbie2k8
    newbie2k8 Posts: 10
    edited January 2008
    curious
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  • Shizelbs
    Shizelbs Posts: 7,433
    edited January 2008
    Have you played any of the Guitar Hero games?
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  • Sherardp
    Sherardp Posts: 8,038
    edited January 2008
    very well worth it, its damn near like being on a stage for real. On my setup I have it cranked and like to rock out on the guitar, I cant wait to try the drums.
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  • cmy330go
    cmy330go Posts: 2,341
    edited January 2008
    I don't even care for these types of games and I'd say it's worth it. It's especially great for groups.
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  • Sherardp
    Sherardp Posts: 8,038
    edited January 2008
    now this guy is bananas, watch his skill level at the end

    http://youtube.com/watch?v=THM2KupXM24
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  • shawn474
    shawn474 Posts: 3,047
    edited January 2008
    That guy is SICK!!!!!!!!!! I HAVE to get this game (after I get a 360 or PS3).

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