Rockband: The Beatles - Preview Thread

jtfab75 · 05-03-2009, 4:51 PM

Zeromajor · 05-03-2009, 4:57 PM

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Originally Posted by jtfab75

Hello,

There is a standard format we use when creating threads for new games, namely putting " - preview thread" after the title. These also go in the ps3 games section which is where i'm moving this.

Please make sure you've done a search and understand the guidelines before posting new threads in the future - it would also be nice if you added some commentary and not just post links up, cheers

golden phoenix · 03-06-2009, 6:37 PM

i cant believe there hasnt been more comments on this thread..especially as they are the greatest most influential band of all time!

oh yeah..thats sean lennon on my avatar!
never been interested in the rock band games..until now..had a little look and it looks great..really authetic looking video footage

completely off topic...cant wait for the digital remasters of all albums..yes they are my favorite band of all time..must stop gushing lol!

BT@HOME · 04-06-2009, 8:48 AM

Probably a purchase for me, shame that the DLC etc will not be available to anything but this game, so if you want beatles songs then you MUST purchase the beatles disk !!

Already have RockBand 1 and am still looking at RockBand2 (US version so I can transfer the songs from the first disks!)

Ethan2000 · 04-06-2009, 3:24 PM

Well I have all of the guitar hero games (not the aerosmith or metallica ones) and rock band but this looks stunning, I prefer the way rock band plays, so rock band + the beatles = epic.

Tonks01 · 04-06-2009, 4:01 PM

Yeah I'm sold, looks stunning.

humanfish · 04-06-2009, 5:51 PM

so whats the deal with the package?

i assume you get the game, drum kit, 2 guitars and mic for 170 notes?

Ethan2000 · 04-06-2009, 5:52 PM

Although one thing niggles at the moment, in every clip i've seen so far the crowd has been screaming hysterically through every song, now i know this narked the beatles because they said "there was no point them playing live because nobody could hear a bloody thing" it seems to be on every song, I hope this was just to show the hysteria that followed the band, and is not going to be in the finished game, it wouldn't be would it ?

I remember watching the Shea stadium gig and you really couldn't hear a thing (on the tele i'm not old enough honest

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Ethan2000 · 04-06-2009, 5:54 PM

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Originally Posted by humanfish

so whats the deal with the package?

i assume you get the game, drum kit, 2 guitars and mic for 170 notes?

I'm not sure to be honest, I'm guessing it would be priced at around the same full band price of GH or RB, but there is a few bits of gossip that the solo game is going to be pricey, so it could be more, has anyone seen any official prices ?

golden phoenix · 06-06-2009, 7:52 AM

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Originally Posted by humanfish

so whats the deal with the package?

i assume you get the game, drum kit, 2 guitars and mic for 170 notes?

ive never played any of this sort of game before so i dont know how any of it plays..but it would be a shame if you can only use there equipment with the game, and not existing stuff..that would exclude a lot of potential buyers of game only, who have existing stuff!

edit: this betters answers your question..yes you do get the mic/mic stand included with the 1 bass guitar used by Paul and the drumkit in the £179.99 all details here!

which means you have to purchase the other 2 guitars separately at £89.99 each as shown here

that means to become the 4 beatles with me and my mates in my living room it will set me back £350 for the full set.

on this page it also sells the game separately, so does that mean existing equipment can be used?..cant answer that one

DeanE · 06-06-2009, 8:14 AM

Really looking forward to this. Love the look of the instruments sold with the game, unfortunately I own the original RockBand instruments so won't be upgrading and will just purchase the Solus edition, but this will be a great pack to purchase for anyone wanting to get into the series.

humanfish · 06-06-2009, 11:17 AM

I think i remember watching a vid on gametrailers yesterday where some guy from the developer said that instruments from GH and Rock Band would be compatible, but 'if you want the true beatles experience you need the beatles instruments' lol not at that price mate

golden phoenix · 06-06-2009, 1:54 PM

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Originally Posted by humanfish

I think i remember watching a vid on gametrailers yesterday where some guy from the developer said that instruments from GH and Rock Band would be compatible, but 'if you want the true beatles experience you need the beatles instruments' lol not at that price mate

well if that is the case..at least it gives people the option..beatles official merchandise is known for its high prices, and is very rarely in any sales, and even when it is..its not dropped much lower.... i think its a case of..reassuringly expensive..because of the quality!

josh_pvfc · 12-06-2009, 2:46 AM

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Originally Posted by brownieeyes

that means to become the 4 beatles with me and my mates in my living room it will set me back £350 for the full set.

Dam i better get saving.

Fifty · 23-07-2009, 12:51 PM

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Originally Posted by humanfish

I think i remember watching a vid on gametrailers yesterday where some guy from the developer said that instruments from GH and Rock Band would be compatible, but 'if you want the true beatles experience you need the beatles instruments' lol not at that price mate

I dont have any RB or GH games or instruments at the moment.

This is the game that will change things for me, but would it be best for me to say buy the GHWT Guitar pack and use the GH controller on the Beatles game? I understand they're compatible and I'm not really interested in the drums and mic - just the guitar.

golden phoenix · 27-08-2009, 6:28 PM

some news on both the remastered cds and rockband

both are being launched in my home town over this weekend at the mathew street festival...so i will get to here them at apparently europes largest free music festival !!!

Liverpool Echo News

if you can make it come on down its brilliant...loads of tribute bands on as well!

mathew street festival,Liverpool

WildgooseUK · 01-09-2009, 10:40 AM

Not own any of Rock Band's products beforte, but am dead keen on "The Beatles"

But can't decide which package I should get

Not too bother about the Limited Edition Bundle as I've no room to store it, but am interested in a Guitar, though which one

Fifty · 03-09-2009, 8:57 AM

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Originally Posted by WildgooseUK

Not own any of Rock Band's products beforte, but am dead keen on "The Beatles"

But can't decide which package I should get

Not too bother about the Limited Edition Bundle as I've no room to store it, but am interested in a Guitar, though which one

Most of the Guitar Hero instruments should work with the Beatles game as well.

I managed to pick up the Guitar Hero:World Tour guitar pack for £39 a few weeks ago from Comet, just for this.

I'd keep an eye out for cheap GH stuff as well as RockBand.

Sebastalona · 03-09-2009, 2:43 PM

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Originally Posted by WildgooseUK

Not own any of Rock Band's products beforte, but am dead keen on "The Beatles"

But can't decide which package I should get

Not too bother about the Limited Edition Bundle as I've no room to store it, but am interested in a Guitar, though which one

I think George's Gretsch Duo Jet looks absolutely amazing. Although, to be fair, the Rickenbaker and Hoffner look excellent to. Who's your favourite Beatle?

However, 90 sheets!! Just can't justify that. Will be sticking with the trusty GH:WT axe until the prices drop.

humanfish · 04-09-2009, 5:59 PM

So, with out wanting to appear lazy what are the options for getting The Beatle: Rock Band? I'll stress, i don't have any music games of any sort so would like something that would cover me for it all if poss. I've always thought i'd get Rock Band if i was going to get a music game, the music DLC has always seemed regular, large and varied in the Store updates.

So, the options appear as follows.

The Beatles: Rock Band Limited Edition Band in a Box - PlayStation 3 - GAME.co.uk
The most expensive Beatles branded pack which comes with -
* The Beatles: Rock Band software
* Höfner Bass Controller
* Beatles Drums Controller
* Microphone
* Microphone Stand
* Special Content

The Beatles: Rock Band Value Edition - PlayStation 3 - GAME.co.uk
A value pack, which seems to come with everything the same as the LE except for no microphone stand or 'special content'.
* The Beatles: Rock Band Software
* Rock Band Fender Stratocaster Guitar Controller
* Rock Band Drum Kit Controller
* Rock Band Microphone

Rock Band: Band in a Box Peripheral for PS3 and PS2 - PlayStation 3 Accessories - GAME.co.uk
The Beatles: Rock Band (Software Only) - PlayStation 3 - GAME.co.uk
Another option would be buying the normal Rock Band instrument pack and then getting the The Beatles Solus game. So that would mean the following -
* Rock Band Fender Stratocaster Guitar Controller.
* Rock Band Drum Kit Controller.
* Rock Band Microphone.
* The Beatle game

Obviously i wouldn't have to get it from Game, i could shop around for prices.
Are there any other options? Looking at the specs of the packs above it seems that the Value Edition pack would give me the same contents and be basically the same price as getting the standard Rock Band pack and the The Beatles Solus game. Seems like the obvious choice. But i would have to buy another guitar if i wanted one.

Any opinions? Anyone else wondering what to do having not gotten in to this music malarkey yet?

Stinja · 04-09-2009, 6:42 PM

It all depends on how keen you are on this, and what instruments you think you'd like?

I started off with Guitar Hero 1, and loved it, but by the end of GH2 i was going off guitaring a bit, and have now swapped to drumming which i love. Never been much of a singer.

The only thing i'd say about both Rock Band 1 and the value pack is they use the original drums, while the Beatles drums are rebadged Rock Band 2 drums which allow the extra cymbals to be added, and are arguably more durable.

Not sure about the guitars, they're all really much of the same to me.

The mic stand will only really be useful if you think you will (and can!) do both singing and an instrument at once. Typically a straight-up singer would be fine just holding it.

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Are there any other options?

Lots. You could buy the GHWT kit and buy The Beatles solo. You could pick and choose instruments on a preference basis; some swear buy the GHWT guitar, others the GH3 Les Paul, you could do a proper edrum kit for drums - some have £4500 Roland TD20s hooked up to Rock Band!

So how much cash have you got?

It looks like getting the Limited Edition bundle is safest - marginal hardware improvements, potentially better support and integration. But if you're realy worried, just wait post-release and see what the reviews say.

Ethan2000 · 05-09-2009, 5:08 PM

"Woooo" can't wait

DeanE · 05-09-2009, 6:28 PM

Just going to go for the 'Solus' version as even though the instruments look stunning, I can't really justify owning a double band set.

The game looks fantastic though, roll on Wednesday

YouTube - The Beatles Rock Band Trailer 3 VIDEO PROVIDED TO US COURTESY MTV GAMES/HARMONIX/APPLE CORPS.

humanfish · 05-09-2009, 11:31 PM

A good video on the first page of this early review. Not having played these types of games before the sound of tapping plastic on the drums could get annoying lol really pulls you put of the moment, you suddenly realise what you are actually doing. Bashing a bit of plastic

Review : The Beatles: Rock Band (PS3) [PS3] - from GamePro.com

Tonks01 · 05-09-2009, 11:44 PM

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Originally Posted by DeanE

The game looks fantastic though, roll on Wednesday

From the beginning of that video it finally looks like Harmonix were the ones to figure out the opening chords to Hard Days Night! It was a red, blue and orange all along!!

Sorry, geeky obscure Beatles moment

humanfish · 06-09-2009, 10:48 AM

Something tells me a global review embargoe has lifted as there is now a **** ton of Reviews on the interwebs lol and they all pretty much seem to be 9's

GameSpy: The Beatles: Rock Band Review - Page 1
The Beatles: Rock Band Video Game, Review HD | Game Trailers & Videos | GameTrailers.com
The Beatles: Rock Band Review for PS3 - VideoGamer.com
The Beatles: Rock Band Review: Blisters On My Fingers - The beatles: rock band - Kotaku
The Beatles: Rock Band Review | Eurogamer
IGN: The Beatles: Rock Band Review
The Beatles: Rock Band () review | NowGamer
Review: The Beatles: Rock Band

BAZ 17 · 06-09-2009, 3:36 PM

Love The Beatles and cant wait to get this game.. Have'nt got much cash, so i was wondering if anyone knows, does the guitar hero 3 guitar ( think its le paul ) work with the beatles game ??

humanfish · 06-09-2009, 4:03 PM

I think so, on this video they seem to be using a mish mash of instruments. Maybe you can spot a Les Paul

Video: The Beatles Rock Band Review - Gamertag Radio - "The Union Of Music & Gaming"

BAZ 17 · 06-09-2009, 4:53 PM

hopefully the guitar hero guitar works, don't really want to spend money on another guitar,

Nuggsy · 06-09-2009, 4:59 PM

Really unsure about this as according to the IGN video review you can't import any of the existing Rock Band content from the PS Store to it.
Does that mean I'd have to get Rock Band 1 or 2 solus in order to play say Oasis?

The instruments look amazing but £150 for the set is steep.