Comments on: Are you buying Rock Band for Wii?

By: Billman64

Billman64 — Sat, 21 Jun 2008 14:34:01 +0000

All these GH and Rock Band games for all these platforms . . . I just wish they would incorporate cross-platform online networking, so that a PS3, XBox 360, and Wii owners could rock together over the ‘net.

It’s technically possible, as Capcom pulled it off with a Street Fighter vs. Marvel game that linked Dreamcast and Playstation. However, I’m sure it’s more business reasons why we don’t see this.

Anyway, my choice will be GH:WT. If I’m going to load my tiny game room up with fake instruments, may as well make it worth it and team rock online.

By: Impulse

Impulse — Sat, 21 Jun 2008 05:16:13 +0000

Nope, Harmonix did everything in their power to make the product as unappealing as possible. I too hope the product fails, they need to be taught not to so brazenly treat Wii owners as second class citizens. Especially when EA shows how it’s done right.

By: Jaime

Jaime — Sat, 21 Jun 2008 05:10:54 +0000

Just bought Rock Band for PS2 for $100 via an Amazon.com special. When I upgrade to a PS3, I’ll take my peripherals with me. Since I’ve already got 2 GH3 guitars for Wii, I’ll just buy the GH4 game/mic/drum bundle (provided they offer one).

By: deepthought

deepthought — Sat, 21 Jun 2008 02:16:34 +0000

despite all the ill wishing, it looks like it sold out of amazon pre-orders. i guess that’s expected, so it will be interesting if sales keep up after launch.

gonna again call this as the average wii owner not having perfect information as to impending substitutes, due to being younger and/or more casual. i guess that’s the song i always sing, but i thought i’d add it as a small counterpoint. i suspect it will sell pretty well.

By: Daniel Primed

Daniel Primed — Fri, 20 Jun 2008 12:54:21 +0000

Not the Wii version but the Playstation 3 version in about half a year once I return from my study abroad. The lack of DLC really bothers me as what is on offer in the US interests me greatly.

By: Farnic

Farnic — Fri, 20 Jun 2008 01:19:00 +0000

Nope, got it on launch day for the 360. DLC ftw. I have 193 songs in it, only 58 of which came on the disk. This Tuesday I will crack the 200 song point

By: Olas

Olas — Thu, 19 Jun 2008 21:19:55 +0000

Why would I want to give money to a Company who doesn’t have the consideration to give us a half decent game for Wii. Let’s face it Rock Band Wii is nothing but an attempt to score some extra cash from the Wii owners while still keeping us second tier. Either that or their just plain lazy as hell in which case they also don’t deserve our money for their half assed put forth. Wii owners want (and diserve) the same quality of games that PS3 and Xbox 360 are getting, and EA doesn’t seem to get that, and until they do I don’t plan on letting any of my money go to them.

Besides Guitar Hero: World Tour will be way better for nearly the same price. You’d have to be deaf dumb and blind to choose Rock Band over it.

By: McClain142

McClain142 — Thu, 19 Jun 2008 20:33:16 +0000

NO!

NO to no Guitar Hero guitar compatibility

NO to no downloadable songs

NO to the same price as the PS2 version a year later.

I refuse to buy any more music games until we get a real platform. I want to download what I want a la iTunes. This junk is getting old.

By: LocoTank

LocoTank — Thu, 19 Jun 2008 20:19:35 +0000

yeah, mmmm. No thanks.

By: gametaku

gametaku — Thu, 19 Jun 2008 18:37:17 +0000

Whoa! Is that case white or clear? My eyes may be deceiving mii but it looks kind of clear.