Rock Band 2
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waterproofbob
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waterproofbob
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Provided BiG D is in it.
Roast beef and some moose.
Roast beef and some moose.
I'm holding my Christmas money for Rock Band 2 with instruments (unless that money gets eaten by moving house). I didn't get any instruments for RB1 but I've been hankering after the drumkit for some time...
The "standard" one, without cymbal attachments. I still maintain that the "premium" kit is a giant waste of money.
I'm not sure it's worth a more in depth writeup, but here's how I see it: the RB2 kit is just an RB1 kit that's had all the kinks worked out. It's got nicer (velocity sensitive) pads, a reinforced pedal, and it's now wireless. It's also got connections on the back for cymbals that you can buy, and a mystery connector that Harmonix says they'll announced the use for soon
The GHWT kit looks more like a mini v-drum set, but it simply doesn't play as nice. Having two colours bound to cymbals actually makes the kit much less dynamic. Also, I HATE HATE HATE HATE HATE the pedal.
You'll also want to consider injury costCan you all please just keep this quiet? I want RB2 baaad but can't afford it
So far I've managed to wreck my knee and now, last night, my wrist. *grumbles about games that make you move your limbs*That's a very good idea, as the RB2 guitar is absolutely incredible as well.
Angelic
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So, how does this thing actually work? Does one person buy ALL the shite, or do people usually bring their own instruments? When you have only the PS/Xbox/whatever + one instrument (yours) can you play at all? And how "realistic" are they instruments? From what you said about the drum-kit it seems pretty much like a regular virtual drum-kit set, which is good. But what about the guitar or bass?
Well, I have lots of money and moochy friends, so I just bought the whole kit. It would really depend on your situation, but splitting it with housemates or the like seems like a great idea to me.
The other thing is that the pricing structure is uh... different.... in places that aren't North America. There's some discussion about it starting around page 3 of the RB1 thread, someone not me would have to recommend the best way to go about buying it.
Moving on... Yes, you have a bunch of options for playing single player, a few competitive game modes for two players, and then a few different ways to play as a 2-4 player band.
If you're looking for something realistic, your best bet is real instruments.
They are games, plain and simple.