Rock Band How It Works

Rock Band is a Music Video Game developed by Harmonix Music Systems, published by MTV Games. Rock Band allows players to perform in a virtual band by providing up to four players with the ability to play three different instruments, lead guitar, bass guitar, drums, and a lead singer.

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OK - So just what is Rock Band?

Rock Band is a new platform to experience music on the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3, and now Wii.  You can create your band and seek worldwide rock stardom while learning to master guitar, bass, drums and vocals.

1. 1 - 4 players
2. Guitar, Bass, Drums, and Vocals.
3. Solo, multiplayer cooperative, and competitive music making.
4. Local and Online.
5. Lots of original master recordings.
6. New music regularly available for download.

The full list of songs is available at www.rockband.com

What’s a master track?

A master track is an original recording laid down by the artist(s) who performed and/or wrote the track.

What is downloadable content?

These are extra songs which are available to play on any instrument and in any game mode. We will be providing downloadable content regularly on the Xbox 360 through Xbox Live and on the Playstation 3 through the PlayStation Store.

What is the difference between the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 versions?

The Xbox 360 version is more or less the same as the PlayStation 3 version.

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Do PlayStation 3 instruments work on the 360, and vice-versa?

The microphone works across consoles. Sadly, drums and guitars do not.

Can PlayStation 3 owners play against Xbox 360 owners?

Sadly, no.

Where can I buy individual instruments?

You can get individual guitars, drums and microphones for all platforms anywhere video games are sold.

I got my copy of Rock Band, but something’s not right with it. Can you help me?

For those of you having issues getting your Rock Band controllers to work, try unplugging all of the instruments from the hub and then reconnecting everything securely before restarting the game. This will ensure that your controllers are connected and getting a proper signal. If one or more of your peripherals are still not working, or you can’t find one of the peripherals in your box, you should visit the Rock Band Warranty site for assistance. The Warranty site is designed to guide you through proper controller setup and, if necessary, get replacement gear out to you as soon as possible.

Is Rock Band on the Wii and PS2 the same as Rock Band on the XBox360 and PS3?

Yes!  And no.  The core game play is the same across all four systems, in that you can play tons of awesome songs on your choice of four instruments, either by yourself or in a full band.  Unfortunately, due to hardware limitations, some of the more secondary features, such as a more robust World Tour mode, the character creator, and online game play are not available on Rock Band on the PS2 and Wii.

Which systems are compatible with my Rock Band software?

The XBox360, PS3 and Wii Rock Band discs will only work with their specific systems. The PS2 Rock Band disc will work on backwards compatible PS3s as well as the PS2

Which systems are compatible with my Rock Band instruments?

Rock Band instrument hardware for the XBox360 and Wii will only work with their specific systems.  The PS2 and PS3 Rock Band hardware should be interchangeable, even though the software may not be.  Good news!  Most any USB powered mic should work with Rock Band on any platform.

Do I need a Wiimote to play Rock Band?

You will only need to use a Wiimote to navigate the Wii Home Menu and the Rock Band Home menu.  Once you actually start playing Rock Band, you will only need the Wiimote to get back to these specific menus or to navigate for the microphone.