Even at $199, Rock Band: SE for 360 lands on Amazon's bestseller list
by Ross Miller 
{ Aug 7th 2007 at 3:55AM }
Remember all that talk about how Rock Band would have a hard time selling those pricey accessories? Apparently, it won't be so hard after all. The Xbox 360 version of Rock Band Special Edition -- including the game, a drum set, a guitar and a mic -- for $199 is crowdsurfing in online retailer Amazon's bestseller list for video games. As of 8:00 p.m. ET yesterday, it was ranked 10th, though it was 4th place as recent as yesterday afternoon, reports Punch Jump.
On the list of Xbox 360 bestsellers, the game currently ranks 3rd; for the PlayStation 3 bestsellers, that version is currently ranked 9th. While not as great as Best Buy's $60 screwup, it certainly beats Gamestop's previous $300 estimate (now also at $199).
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
Dyslexic Chaos @ Aug 7th 2007 4:00AM
With the amount of replay you'll probably get out of this game, it'll be worth every penny IMO. Let's all just hope that EA doesn't rape us all on the DLC like Activision.
umm...hello?? @ Aug 7th 2007 4:08AM
riiight...because EA is definitely NOT known for raping its' customers for DLC...
Dyslexic Chaos @ Aug 7th 2007 4:19AM
Oh, I completely agree umm...hello??, they certainly have a history or charging for shit that should be in the game, but one can hope...
Maybe Harmonix will have enough influence to have the DLC priced right. I mean, they game is already a reasonable price, $100 less than the expected $300.
DeadPlasmaCell @ Aug 7th 2007 4:33AM
Eh.. that "Includes software, wired guitar, drums, mic" is a big turn off... $199 and no wireless guitar? that kinda sucks.. Think I'll just stick with my GH2 controllers and just get the game and drum kit.
Jeff @ Aug 7th 2007 5:00AM
Ugh... What's wrong with people?
$60 for a game, $140 for 3 plastic toys?
Give me a break... The original Guitar Hero was $70 with a guitar, the next $80 or $90 with the "next-gen" tax. So we're at $90 with a guitar at the very least. Somehow a drum kit and mic is worth $110 to you people? Ugh.
-Jeff
http://alinktothefuture.com
RT @ Aug 7th 2007 6:03AM
Have you even seen the Rock Band hardware? The guitar alone is eons ahead of anything seen for the Guitar Hero series (including the Les Paul for GH3). This is really high quality stuff, and it's worth every penny to those who know Harmonix and their experience with rhythm games. If it's too pricey for you, then don't get it. Don't claim that something is wrong with people if they want to use their money to buy videogame hardware that's probably going to be a ton of fun to use.
And the $200 is still speculation at this point.
ForceUnleashed @ Aug 7th 2007 10:03AM
Hell Yes
pete @ Aug 7th 2007 10:41AM
I wish they just offered it GH style - game + guitar for $90, drums optional (for us loners who just want to play, you know, alone).
Jeff @ Aug 7th 2007 1:08PM
Pete, that'd be great, except apparently won't happen if the whole set indeed costs $200. After all, assuming they sold a drum version too for $90, you could then buy 2 complete games for $180, then only lack the mic (which should theoretically cost only $20-$30). If that happens, maybe I'll buy both of them and then sell the game itself for $40-$50 and get everything for what should be a more fair price.
RT-
Spend your money however you want. I own both GH1 and 2 for PS2 with 2 guitars (which, all combined, actually cost me well under $200) as well as Frequency and Amplitude (which I'd love to see a sequel to), so I'm quite familiar with Harmonix's work. I'm sure Rock Band will be fun, but I think $200 is too much for it. And while it may be speculation right now, the fact that so many people, such as yourself, have proudly proclaimed that it'll be well worth the money, I actually wouldn't be surprised if they decided to squeeze even a bit more money out of people.
-Jeff
http://alinktothefuture.com
VerticalEvent @ Aug 7th 2007 5:48AM
Well, right now it's in 10th place, with Wii at #1 and the Playstation 3 (60GB) at #2.
Brucie B @ Aug 7th 2007 7:07AM
ROCKING ON!!!
Jake @ Aug 7th 2007 8:25AM
I may have been wrong about this game. I really thought it wouldn't sell because of the size of the setup and the cost. My buddy is getting it all, and it looks like he is not alone.
Kenny @ Aug 7th 2007 8:34AM
After seeing the guitar and drums in action, it looks like the quality of the hardware is definately in place. Which makes the high price tag justified.
I'm just not too sure about the microphone - they didn't show too much of that yet.
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ca1amity @ Aug 20th 2007 9:51AM
I could totally get behind the 199 360 pack if they'd just include a wireless controller!
I already have my wired GH2 guitar - I dont want another one and I'm sure I'm in the majority and not the minority with that situation.
Whether its Microsoft asshole tax for their mystic protocol or something else, Harmonix needs to bundle this with the wireless guitar, period, and If that means an extra 10 dollar bump to pay Microsoft, fine. Its better than another goddamn wire running across my living room floor.
doomcloud @ Aug 7th 2007 9:47AM
so thats the cover art huh? i see ms paint still holds fast to its role in the merchandising world.
ForceUnleashed @ Aug 7th 2007 10:04AM
I'm getting it. Can't wait!
john @ Aug 7th 2007 10:27AM
So know I know what I'm asking for at Christmas LOL. Only problem with GH2 and GH3 and RB I'll have 3 guitars lol.
Jeff @ Aug 7th 2007 1:22PM
You do realize you can buy the sequels separate from instruments? Even Rock Band I think will have a standalone version.
If you're getting Guitar Hero 3 as well, I'd probably recommend getting that stand alone (so you'll still have 1 guitar) and then, if you're willing to part with the cash, the Rock Band set. That way you'll have 2 guitars + the other Rock band stuff, which is all you need for a complete rock band.
-Jeff
http://alinktothefuture.com
David @ Aug 7th 2007 10:42AM
It should come out for the Wii, they can use a guiter, they wiimote is a drum, or they could let you use the DK congos that more games should use.
Kizzle @ Aug 7th 2007 11:08AM
Jesus Christ. I don't want all that stupid shit. 'Tards across the country will be uglying up their mom's living room with a Playskool-looking drumset.
GH3 wins. At least its easy to hide when you're done playing it.
Anam @ Aug 7th 2007 11:10AM
Is that the actual cover art? Talk about generic...
Anyway, I'll be waiting for the full song list and reviews to make a decision, but it is looking good.
Shagittarius @ Aug 7th 2007 11:49AM
I'm sure thats just placeholder cover art...all the games sites need something to put up for pre-orders.
deaftly @ Aug 7th 2007 11:29AM
ill be buying this game on day one, im still playing gh2 just about every day to get 5 starts on everything, between mastering the guitar, bass and drums this game will last forever. i cant wait.
thunderleg @ Aug 7th 2007 12:14PM
I'll pass on the kit.
Maybe I'll just get the guitar.
Do you suppose it's usable on GH1 & 2?
longhairbilly @ Aug 7th 2007 4:59PM
I want to preorder so bad, but a wired guitar?! Amazon, add the wireless guitar and charge $210 and I'll buy it right now.
Splinter @ Aug 7th 2007 1:47PM
Jeez, for $200 i could start my own rock band.
Sorry, its not worth it for a simulator.
Woo @ Aug 7th 2007 4:00PM
So if you had to choose beetwen the PS3 vs or the 360 version, which way would you go?
Wireless guitar in PS3 is cool (although I'm sure that could change)
Some of the factors to weigh would be:
360 controllers are supposed to be supported if you have that equipment. [Advantage 360]
360 (MS Live) online service robust and easy. PS3 Online service free. [seems like a draw]
dlc may be different [advantage unknown]
DLC pricing may be better on PS3 as it is shown as real dollars instead of points.
I'd imagine the PS3 could eventually handle bigger/better songs/instruments.
What does everyone think?