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Rock Band 3 - Xbox 360 (Game)
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- RB3 has great new party modes for quick rocking sessions with friends, as well as a whole new universe of challenges including a revamped Career Mode and 700+ goals and rewards
- Game track list contains over 80 of the best bands from around the world, including bands that have never appeared in a music game, and support for existing Rock Band tracks
- Create and save set lists, and share them with your friends online and enjoy improved song sorting makes it easier to find the songs you like
- Expand the band with the optional keyboard peripheral and 3-part vocals harmonies, together allowing support for up to 7 players
- Take your passion for music to the next level with Rock Band Pro functionality that lets you develop real musical instrument skills through gameplay
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ASIN | B003RS8HG6 |
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Release date | October 26, 2010 |
Customer Reviews |
4.6 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #28,476 in Video Games (See Top 100 in Video Games) #547 in Xbox 360 Games |
Product Dimensions | 0.5 x 6.61 x 5.31 inches; 4.59 ounces |
Type of item | Video Game |
Rated | Teen |
Item model number | 014633195217 |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | Yes |
Item Weight | 4.6 ounces |
Manufacturer | Electronic Arts |
Date First Available | June 14, 2010 |
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Rock Band 3 is the next generation of the ultimate social and interactive music gaming platform developed by the category’s leading pioneers, Harmonix Music Systems. Featuring innovative game modes and instruments, Rock Band 3 will change the way fans think about and play music games.
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Rock Band 3 is the third main release in the iconic video game series that challenges gamers to live out their Rock & Roll fantasies together in a band situation, both locally and online. The game features an ever expanding song list from every era of Rock & Roll history, easy to pick up yet challenging addictive Note Highway gameplay, compatibility with earlier releases in the series and all platform-specific instrument controllers including most Guitar Hero controllers, extreme in-game character and band customization, and a slew of new features. These new features include: new setlist search functionality, the addition of 3-part harmonies and a keyboard peripheral and expanded play modes, including the advanced Pro Mode.
The Most Music. Period
The Rock Band 3 disc soundtrack contains 83 tracks by the best bands from around the world, including bands that have never appeared in a music game, as well as support for existing Rock Band tracks (Rock Band and Rock Band 2 discs, downloaded songs, track packs, AC/DC Live: Rock Band Track Pack, LEGO Rock Band and Green Day: Rock Band). Additionally, Rock Band 3 gives players immediate access to a music library approaching 2,000 songs by launch, with new content added regularly. With a selection like this, it is clear that Rock Band's gigantic music selection dwarfs that of any other music game on the market. The full track list includes:
Signature Rock Band Note Highway gameplay mechanic.
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Addition of 3-part harmony to main release gameplay.
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New play option, including the advanced Pro Mode.
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New, optional keyboard instrument controller (sold separately).
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Redesigned Music Library
Rock Band 3 allows players to create and save setlists and share them with friends, both in-game and through RockBand.com. In addition, new song filters make it easier to find the types of songs fans want to play and hide the songs they don't, while a built-in song recommendation system will suggest tracks from Rock Band's colossal music library, based on personal fan preference.
Expand the Band
In addition to guitar, bass, drums and solo vocals, Rock Band 3 adds three-part vocal harmony functionality that was introduced with The Beatles: Rock Band and, for the first time ever, a keyboard peripheral to the band. The combination of all these possibilities means that up to seven players can rock together in Rock Band 3 for the ultimate social gaming experience.
Go Pro: Take Your Passion to the Next Level
Rock Band 3 empowers players to develop actual musical skills through the fun of fully scalable Rock Band Pro gameplay. Fans can dive in on the Easy setting to try out basic skills and work their way up to Expert for real mastery. Pro Drums supports three expansion cymbals, with gameplay differentiation between toms and cymbals. Pro Keys (Keyboard) features pitch-accurate keyboard performance across a two-octave range, displayed on an easy-to-read keyboard track. Pro Guitar features noted guitar and bass performances, available for play with either the new Fender Mustang PRO-Guitar simulated guitar controller from Mad Catz, or the Rock Band 3 Squier by Fender Stratocaster guitar controller that is a real guitar/controller hybrid. The Rock Band 3 Squier Stratocaster is a fully functional, full-sized, six-string electric guitar that also functions as a game controller.
New Gameplay Modes
For the casual player, Rock Band 3 has great new party modes that allow fans to get rocking with friends quicker than ever, including party shuffle and persistent drop-in/drop-out and difficulty selection from any gameplay screen. For the serious player, the revamped Career Mode features 700+ goals and rewards and seamless leaderboard integration for an endlessly deep campaign experience. Rock Band 3 also adds a suite of social networking tools to the game so fans can engage friends and fellow rockers over Facebook, Twitter and more. Whether players want to jump in for a quick song or take their band to the top, Rock Band 3 has a mode for everyone.
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Customers like the quality, harmonies and music library of the video game. They mention that it's a really fun way to play games with friends and learn how to play the guitar. They appreciate the keyboard, and instruments. However, some disagree on value, performance, and condition.
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Customers are satisfied with the quality of the game. They mention that it is a really fun way to play games with friends and learn how to play the guitar. They also say that the game provides hours of fun for both their husband and themselves. Customers also say it's a great idea for a game with great songs and packs to buy. They say the game is fun for the whole family, with a straightforward and improved playing system.
"...Something entirely self-indulgent, and an obscene amount of fun. That being said, that is not what Rock Band 3 aimed for this time...." Read more
"...Well, I have learned how, and Rock Band is still a really fun party game that anyone and everyone can enjoy, no matter what your skill level...." Read more
"...We love the song choices and love the ability to integrate the older versions of the game into this newer version, which increases the number of..." Read more
"...A completely streamlined, straightforward and improved playing system...." Read more
Customers like the harmonies in the game. They say the song list is amazing, with tons of great songs available through DLC. They also say the music included on-disc is good, mellowed-out, and fun to play. Customers are also happy that they finally started adding harmonied. They find the singing portion fun and not too hard.
"...The songs are more mellowed-out, more easily accessible to those people looking to play as a group...." Read more
"...HARMONIES: I'm so glad they finally started adding harmonies. I only wish the DLC I had purchased had that already in there the way the drums does...." Read more
"...We do mostly vocals, bass, ProKeys, and 5-lane Keys. We love the song choices and love the ability to integrate the older versions of the game into..." Read more
"The keyboard, three-part harmonies, and the inclusion of pro-mode are a game changer in the music gaming genre...." Read more
Customers find the music library in the game to be massive and ever growing. They say the default song list is okay, and the DLC has a great variety to choose from. Customers also mention that the back catalog of over 2000 songs is nothing to sneeze at. They also say that the DLP is a really good selection and that there is incredibly large library of tracks available for download.
"...They even offer breakdowns of every section of the song, as well as a breakdown of how many points you earned in what ways..." Read more
"...So, you can immediately play all your old DLC (and previous RB songs for that matter) using the PRO mode...." Read more
"...The DLC is a really good selection, and if you're really looking for an adventure, I highly recommend purchasing from the RBN library..." Read more
"...expired or is likely to expire soon, there is still a blindingly large library of tracks to pick from at $1 or $2 depending on if they were released..." Read more
Customers like the instruments in the physical video game software. They mention that it offers new experiences with new instruments and modes while keeping everything players love. They also say that the new instruments are helping them really learn to play them and incorporates some real instrumentation. They appreciate that the game includes Band Challenges.
"...Now that Rock Band 3 is out and incorporates some real instrumentation, I want to see if these musicians will change their tune...." Read more
"...Plus it also includes Band Challenges so your friends can come realize how terrible their hand-eye coordination is with you.2...." Read more
"...It offers new experiences with new instruments and modes while keeping everything players have love about the music gaming genre...." Read more
"...The tutorial mode is excellent and being able to really learn an instrument is fantastic.. I'm still working on my muscle memory but the game is..." Read more
Customers find the keyboard feature in the physical video game software great. They say it's easy to play and popular at parties. They also say the keyboard is a decent addition and forces the song list back. Customers also say that the keyboards are the optimal choice for ease of play and range of songs and even beats. They mention that the interface has never been better, with the individual menus streamlining.
"...The interface has never been better, with the individual menus streamlining the experience a great deal...." Read more
"...As for the pro series, the keyboard is a decent addition and forces the song list back to the 70's thru the 90's due to the fact there is very..." Read more
"...Playing the keyboard is so easy and everyone has a blast being a Rock Star!..." Read more
"...I found the singing portion to be fun and not too hard but I can carry a tune to some extent...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the value of the video game. Some mention it's worth the money, and is hours of fun, for 1 person or for a group. They also say it'll be well worth the time spent on it. However, others say that it requires a serious monetary investment as well as time investment, and that it'd be better off buying another game.
"...* The little challenges in setlists are nice additions and give you something extra to earn...." Read more
"...There is no money to be earned, instead unlocking items makes them available instantly, and not just for the character you're playing, but for all..." Read more
"...you how to actually play a REAL guitar, and that right there is worth a lot of money." Read more
"...Fifth. Guitars. The multi-button short-string controller is rather expensive at $150, given it's hardly anything more than an overly-complicated..." Read more
Customers are mixed about the performance of the game. Some mention that it works great, while others say that it stopped working.
"...bonus songs, no "breakneck" speed, no bass career, and a terrible band management system...." Read more
"...Other than the rather expensive dlc, the game is solid and if you cant have fun with this game then you really need to loosen up." Read more
"...headset, which means no singing at all for us because my USB mic stopped working ages ago...." Read more
"...game, I was able to test out the guitar, which, to my surprise, works great!..." Read more
Customers are mixed about the condition of the video game software. Some mention that it works great with no scratches or blemishes, while others say that the case was broken and the disc had come loose. The disc is pretty banged up, and releasing it each time risks cracking it.
"Great hard to find game!! Excellent like new condition & made a kid very Happy!p.s. thanks #bezos" Read more
"Perfect condition and provided hours of fun for both my husband and I along with our 2 younger children. Highly recommend." Read more
"...functionality as support for the $80 keyboard peripheral is really weak...." Read more
"Great condition. Son loves it" Read more
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As far as songs go, I was disappointed to a certain extent. While we do get 'Free Bird,' 'The Beast and the Harlot,' and 'No One Knows,' as the other reviewer pointed out, those songs have been in previous Guitar Hero games. There are so many songs that would be so cool on Rock Band, but some of these are just recycled, and I'm not sure why. But since all of my downloaded songs carried over it really wasn't too big a deal. What we are really paying for in this game is the new ways in which songs play out, and the upgraded features the new software offers.
You know that feeling in a sequel where you're having fun, but it's a tentative kind of fun, where you're waiting to see or experience something that they changed from the previous game that you are really not going to like? That's how I felt for the first couple of hours while I was playing tonight. But I have to give Harmonix credit once again. It seems that they left everything that worked in Rock Band 2, and then added features that were lacking from that game. For instance, when playing a set I was always disappointed that the only song you could see your note streak on was the last of them. It's been changed now. Rock Band has taken a page out of Guitar Hero's book here, and made your song stats viewable between songs. They even offer breakdowns of every section of the song, as well as a breakdown of how many points you earned in what ways (ie keeping a streak, overdrive, sustained, etc.). On top of that, when you are playing a song with more than just yourself, it shows you how many points each player got individually, minus the combined overdrive effect, which is neat. And you can rate songs right after you play them, which is a nice feature when you have ~500 songs so sift through.
Solos are slightly different looking, not so much in your face anymore. Instead of the note track glowing glue, the edges of the track glow blue. Most of the time you won't even realize you're playing a solo until you notice it counting your percentage. Same thing with a new addition to overdrive. There are still the white-note sequences that earn you 25% of overdrive, but now there is also a new kind, where the edges of the note track will glow yellow, and for getting those parts perfectly you earn 50% overdrive automatically. I'm ambivalent on that point though. I didn't see as the overdrive needed changing, but it's definitely not something I'm complaining about.
Setlists can now be saved to be played whenever you want, and the filters for organizing or displaying songs has been greatly expanded (Artist, Album, Genre, Decade, Instrument, Pro Mode Difficulty, Keyboard Part, Rating, Alphabetical by song, etc). Some things have been altered a bit, but it takes a learning curve or just a few minutes. As with recent Guitar Hero games, you can now drop in or out of a song or set at any time, as well as change profiles during any menu screen, which is a really nice new addition to the Rock Band repertoire. Another little thing that I noticed was pausing during a song. We've all done it, and it seems to happen unavoidably when we have a streak going, we've all been there. Rock Band 3 has solved the issue, and it's incredibly simple. Guitar Hero: World Tour made it so when you unpause it gives you a few seconds to see what notes are coming, which was cool...but it was a frozen screen, and you had no clear idea of how fast the notes might come at you. With this game, when you unpause the song rewinds a few seconds, and while it doesn't let you replay notes, it scrolls a blank note chart for a few seconds so you can get the feel of the speed, and then you pick up right back where you left off. Awesome new addition to the game.
I think the only negative thing I can say about the game is that I miss the fun facts about bands that would display while the songs were loading. But again Harmonix won't even let me complain about that, because the reason they're gone is because loading times are insanely faster than they used to be. You pick your set, and within a few seconds the song is starting. I don't know how they pulled that off, but it's impressive. In fact, I think the only loading screen I've had so far was the first time I loaded the game, and the game was updating my downloadable songs. A+ for efficiency.
The only REAL complaint I can make is that the Pro Mode guitar controller isn't coming out for a couple more weeks (what's up with that, Madcatz?). But I can say this, I browsed the training tutorials for both Pro Guitar and Keyboard, and they are extensive. It really is an impressive accomplishment, and I'm really looking forward to trying it out when the guitar gets here.
The bottom line really is this: Even if you don't like any of the songs that come with Rock Band 3, you should still buy it to play your old songs with the news features, because it's so worth it.
I think most people who play RB3 will have already played the earlier iterations and probably have some of the instruments already. The biggest advancements of RB3 is the addition of PRO modes and vocal harmonies.
PRO MODES: Keep in mind that just because they have PRO modes, you still have gradations of difficulty within that mode. So it isn't like Easy, Medium, Hard, Expert, PRO. Once you are in the PRO modes, you have PRO-easy, Pro-medium, PRO-Hard, and PRO-expert. I have not yet played the guitar or bass on the PRO mode. I have been playing drums in the PRO mode. If you are pretty good at drums, you will have no trouble adding in the cymbals. Another good thing about PRO-drums is that all DLC has the PRO-drums in their charts. So, you can immediately play all your old DLC (and previous RB songs for that matter) using the PRO mode. I also recently got the Rock Band 3 Wireless Keyboard for Xbox 360 . I never took piano lessons, but I'm generally musically inclined and know a little bit about keys. You can use it like a guitar (or key-tar) and you can play non PRO mode, only hitting 5 of the keys (red, blue, yellow, green, orange) or play PRO-keys and play about an octave and a half at a time. I've found that there is a big gap in difficulty between PRO-medium and PRO-hard. That is where my difficulty level is at. PRO-Expert seems to still only require 3 finger chords at a time.
HARMONIES: I'm so glad they finally started adding harmonies. I only wish the DLC I had purchased had that already in there the way the drums does. One negative is that only one person can be signed in on a vocal at a time. Which means there really aren't any achievements available to the "backup" singer. At least, I haven't found a way to have a second vocalist signed into the game separately yet.
These are the biggest improvements in my opinion. They changed around the gameplay somewhat. Your band's tour now give you more options as to what you want to play at given venues, which I like. Another thing I noted is that I now have no trouble with using my wireless mics from Lips. I got that game, just so I could use the wireless mics in RB2, but I never was able to get them to be in sync and they always had a huge amount of echo. I don't know what they did, but they work great in RB3.
Don't be afraid of the PRO mode. All other modes are still here. But the PRO mode just takes it up to the next level.
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The game itself is great - the best rock band made so far.
Had no complaints whatsoever. It was nice to be able to buy this game, brand new, because I can't seem to find it in stores anymore.
The price was a little high though, seeing as the game is an older game.
Ahorita me doy cuenta que lo agarre en buen precio
Me llego en tiempo y forma nuevo
Muy buen juego