Rock Band is gearing up to take over the rock gaming scene with you and three more of your friends. Set to hit the Xbox 360 and PS3 this year, wtih the Wii soon to follow in 2008. The group bringing us Rock Band includes Harmonix (Developer), MTV Games (Publisher) and Electronic Arts (Distributor and Co-Marketing). Instrument gameplay includes use of guitar, bass guitar, drum pads and microphone peripherals.
Here’s the details on the peripherals that will allow you to play Rock Band with fellow gamers:
Guitar Controller:
- Modeled after the legendary Fender® Stratocaster® and used for both guitar and bass parts.
- A second set of fret buttons on the neck of the guitar. Using these buttons players can “finger tap” notes in solos. No strumming required.
- A five-way FX switch lets players choose their own showboating audio FX, including flanger, wah wah, echo, and chorus.
- Wired and wireless versions.
Drum Controller:
- Captures the raw power, physicality, and sheer enjoyment of real drumming.
- Big circular pads that can take a bashing.
- An awesome foot pedal that emulates the resistance and speed of a real kick drum pedal.
- Real drum sticks.
- Built in joypad with buttons and direction pad for easy control of menus and other UI.
Mic Controller:
- Lets players belt out the lyrics to some of the most recognizable rock anthems of all time!
- Hand held microphone with authentic styling and weight.
- Rates singers in real-time, using pitch, rhythm and phoneme detection.
- Percussion breaks – tap the mic against your hand to play the tambourine and cowbell notes.
Watch the official trailer for Rock Band below!
