Rock Band developer Harmonix is currently firefighting a number of problems with the PS3 version of the popular music-based game - and also with an early batch of faulty guitars.
Although these problems have marred the US launch of the game - at least it means that all the glitches should be sorted for the UK launch next March. So, that's good news then.
"Some of you have contacted us about the PS3 edition of Rock Band - from issues with guitar compatibility to frustration that stand-alone guitars and drums for Rock Band have not yet hit stores", Harmonix said in a statement earlier this week.
"Please know that these issues have our full attention. We are listening and we read everything that is posted on our forums. We are committed to providing the best play experience possible and working hard to ensure that we solve these problems as soon as possible. We promise to keep you updated and, in the meantime, we thank you for your patience."
Harmonix also assured gamers that problems with dodgy strumming bars coming lose on the guitar peripherals were only due to a faulty first batch and that the problem had been "identified and fixed [in] all subsequent production runs".
Maybe if they'd used Rickenbacker 'themed' guitars instead of (shudder) Fender Stratocasters (the most soulless of all axes) the problem wouldn't have arisen... maybe not.
Anyone experiencing problems can apply for a replacement unit immediately. It’s good to see EA/Harmonix/MTV move so quickly to solve these teething problems.
Although these problems have marred the US launch of the game - at least it means that all the glitches should be sorted for the UK launch next March. So, that's good news then.
"Some of you have contacted us about the PS3 edition of Rock Band - from issues with guitar compatibility to frustration that stand-alone guitars and drums for Rock Band have not yet hit stores", Harmonix said in a statement earlier this week.
"Please know that these issues have our full attention. We are listening and we read everything that is posted on our forums. We are committed to providing the best play experience possible and working hard to ensure that we solve these problems as soon as possible. We promise to keep you updated and, in the meantime, we thank you for your patience."
Harmonix also assured gamers that problems with dodgy strumming bars coming lose on the guitar peripherals were only due to a faulty first batch and that the problem had been "identified and fixed [in] all subsequent production runs".
Maybe if they'd used Rickenbacker 'themed' guitars instead of (shudder) Fender Stratocasters (the most soulless of all axes) the problem wouldn't have arisen... maybe not.
Anyone experiencing problems can apply for a replacement unit immediately. It’s good to see EA/Harmonix/MTV move so quickly to solve these teething problems.
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SuperSaiyan4 29 Nov 2007 11:46
1/3
Its coming out for the UK next March?? Damn oh well sometimes its good to see USA 'Beta Test' such things first hehehe.
I thought this came as one kit like drums, guitar etc all in one why would you want to buy them seperatly??
Anyways I say if you are into music invest in the real deal not these 'toys'.
I thought this came as one kit like drums, guitar etc all in one why would you want to buy them seperatly??
Anyways I say if you are into music invest in the real deal not these 'toys'.
zoydwheeler 29 Nov 2007 11:56
2/3
Or just buy Guitar Hero III which is cheaper, better and on the shelf this Christmas. After all, who in their right mind actually wants to be a DRUMMER?!
SuperSaiyan4 29 Nov 2007 13:52
3/3
Hey I guess everyone has their preference nothing wrong with being a drummer its got a nice 'beat' to it hahaha.
Not sure if its correct what I may have read but didnt Rockband need 4 USB ports? And something about the 40gb PS3 only having 2 etc? I thought there would have been a big box where all the instruments connected into then 1 cable to USB and 1 to power...How does the 360 version work?
Not sure if its correct what I may have read but didnt Rockband need 4 USB ports? And something about the 40gb PS3 only having 2 etc? I thought there would have been a big box where all the instruments connected into then 1 cable to USB and 1 to power...How does the 360 version work?