Saw this and got it straight away! It includes the Game. They even scanned it wrong so I got it for $180!!! Jb Hifi had this for a $100 more I think!
But is it better than guitar hero??
also this is rock band 1. not rock band 2, isnt it?
From PCWorld.com:
At launch, the original Rock Band required roadies to be on call 24/7. Guitars would arbitrarily stop working—and not as a result of ritual smashing after a show. Springs snapped, sensitive switches broke and…well, EA learned from its mistakes. So for Rock Band 2, it produced gear that's a lot sturdier and much more reliable. The design of the wireless guitar changes little: The controller remains whisper quiet, and its faux wood-grain finish helps it make a better go of looking like the real thing. Meanwhile, the sturdier, quieter five-drum kit lets you hear the music—and not yourself banging on the skins.
Was about $230 when it was released November last year. Woulda thought the price had dropped more by now given GH's success. Still cheap though.
No deal - Rock Band 1's hardware is rubbish. Save yourself the grief and get GHWT.
Yeah, I'm more with TreCannon here.
I own GH:WT and haven't had a problem but saying RB hardware is rubbish is way too harsh.
RB gear has it's plusses and it's minusses (as does GH:WT hardware). Arguably GH:WT stuff is viewed more favourably, but RB gear is still very usable and if I were able to pick it up for $100 less than GH at the time, I would have jumped on it.
I can't speak for the quality of RB's kit, but I used to own GHWT and I say used to because it went straight back to the store due to poor quality drums. Another family member got GHWT and had a DOA guitar, so it's been a 100% failure rate from my experience.
they've fixed them apparently since this year
Actually Stix, it appears Guitar Hero's hardware experiances more faults according to an Age blog survery.
70% of the Guitar Hero drums experianced faults, while just less then half of the Rock Band drums experianced faults
http://www.theage.com.au/news/digital-life/games/articles/th…
Well there you go eh? Thanks for the link.
I guess being a drummer I just prefer the GHWT drums layout compared to the Rock Band 1 kit. The Rock Band 1 kit looks like bongos and the GHWT kit has a more realistic layout. You can also get tuning software for the GHWT kit.
But in any case, it is a good price if you don't care which one you get.
Can I change my vote?
GHWT equipment is faulty. i have World tour and with inthe first 6 months my drums dont register. and just recently my guitar wont strum down.
i have a friend how has rock band and his drums are fine. plus you can use rockband drums and gutair for GHWT.
any one know where i can just get the dums for cheap?
Great link, I enjoy both this and GHWT. Both are great games and haven't had issues with any kit… yet….
I own both Rock band and GHWT and prefer the GHWT guitar, and rock band drums. The GHWT drums are not sensitive enough. Great deal though.
Get the free USB->Midi Cable from Red Octane and the PC app for adjusting sensitivity.
Just to all the naysayers: I've owned an imported Rock Band Special Edition (Bundle) from the States from December 07 for the PS3. I have played it extensively since I got it and to this day, do not/have not had any problems with the Guitar buttons/strum bar, Drums sensitivity/broken foot pedal.
I do understand that there have been many complaints about the instruments, but just saying that, to me, the instruments have been terrific.
Great price for an excellent game; but at the same time, I really hate EA for not releasing RB2 here as the same time as they did in the States and even Europe.
Nice deal - I had EB Games price match it & traded some old games towards it so it costed me $76 all up. I already have GHWT, but this was too good a deal to pass up, I'm enjoying rocking through the songs now.
For those wondering…here's a good review of GHWT vs RB2: http://www.gizmag.com/guitar-hero-world-tour-vs-rock-band-2/…
I've done my research and being a drummer, I want to jump into this craze. I'm going to get GHWT and just get the RB/RB2 game later.
Whats the cheapest for Guitar Hero : World Tour ? Have to agree with Stix - the raised Hi-hats definitely are more realistic.
About $280 for PS3/360/Wii. About $265 for PS2.
The Rock Band 2 drum kit will be sweet. The 4 pads have been upgraded (quieter and velocity sensitive) but then you can get the triple cymbal expansion set. Pretty much a full kit.
Good price for all the kit..