Pricing for Rock Band and Peripherals Revealed

It looks like price tags have already been attached to the upcoming music simulator, Rock Band, as well as the peripherals you’ll need to play it. The game will offer gameplay that involves either a guitar, a drum set, a microphone, or all three. You can purchase them separately or just get a bundle that includes them all plus the game. Here’s a breakdown of the pricing:

• Rock Band Bundle (PlayStation 3, Xbox 360) – $199.99
• Rock Band Game (PlayStation 3, Xbox 360) – $59.99
• Rock Band Drum Set (PlayStation 3, Xbox 360) $79.99
• Rock Band Microphone (PlayStation 3, Xbox 360) – $29.99
• Rock Band Wireless Fender Guitar Controller (PlayStation 3) – $59.99
• Rock Band Wireless Fender Guitar Controller (Xbox 360) $79.99

So to get the full experience of the game, you’ll need to throw down a minimum of about $200 and then find two other people to play with you Actually, you’ll need to put in an extra $60 to $80 if you want someone to play bass. Or you could head down to a pawn shop, buy an actual guitar, and learn to play it. It’s cheaper, and it’s a lot more satisfying to gain a new skill than to become good at a game that just simulates it. Trust me, a decade from now, no one’s going to care about the high score you got; but everyone will be impressed if you can still bust out a crazy guitar solo on your own.