Wanna rock out? Jam Sessions bundle comes with mini amp
It might not go up to 11, but the miniature amp included in an upcoming Jam Sessions bundle shows that Ubisoft is definitely taking their music simulator seriously.The "Performance Bundle" -- which includes a First Act-branded mini amp -- will retail for $69.99 USD, but won't be out until November 1st, despite the game being released next Tuesday. The bundle's a clever move by Ubisoft to appeal to the more earnest musicians with their product. Now all we need is Guitar Center to start stocking the non-game.
[Via DS Fanboy]
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
Bill=Pwnt @ Sep 5th 2007 10:44AM
First Act= Low quality... But still a cool bonus
Mr Slavio @ Sep 5th 2007 12:06PM
For $40 more, can't really call it a "bonus"
Scott Jon Siegel @ Sep 5th 2007 1:08PM
Gotta agree with Mr. Slavio on this. The bundle's more than twice the cost of the game, and apparently all you're getting extra is an (apparently) sub-par miniature amp. Their hearts are in the right place, but I'll personally be getting the game next week and figuring out my amplifying issues in some other fashion.
baby sea tuna @ Sep 5th 2007 10:46AM
I can honestly say that I have never, ever heard of this game.
WiNG @ Sep 5th 2007 11:13AM
I never heard of this either. Cash-in much?
Sean @ Sep 5th 2007 11:14AM
I can only imagine what type of ridiculous things people can do in public with this.
Evan @ Sep 5th 2007 11:25AM
So, basically the bundle includes an external speaker that'll plug into the DS's headphone jack, similar to external speakers made for the PSP and iPod.
Sean @ Sep 5th 2007 11:28AM
Yes, sir, that is correct, sir.
Lemmiwinks @ Sep 5th 2007 11:39AM
I haven't been this excited about new software since Electroplankton.
ScreamingSkull @ Sep 5th 2007 11:44AM
Except that's it's an amp.
ScreamingSkull @ Sep 5th 2007 11:44AM
Except that it's an amp.
NintendoFanbot @ Sep 5th 2007 12:05PM
I think that DS Demo Stations carry a demo for this right now. I have to try it sometime. It's a shame because Nintendo Power had a preview of it a couple months ago, and it sounded fun.
Mitchell Dyer @ Sep 5th 2007 12:46PM
Quite possibly the GREATEST THING EVER
Splinter @ Sep 6th 2007 12:11AM
Why would you buy this game unless you were already a guitarist, so wouldn't you already have an amp?
Not to rip on the game, ive played it and its awesome.
ThornedVenom @ Sep 6th 2007 2:25AM
Because some of us would like to feel what it's like to be able to "play the guitar" (read "produce user-generated melodies") without all of the frustration of actually learning the real guitar.
That's what gaming is. A giant self-justified gimmick by its amount of fun and accessibility.
ThornedVenom @ Sep 6th 2007 2:29AM
Now THAT'S how you milk a yet-to-be franchise!
GG Ubisoft, go get that niche market.
(I'm interested in that pseudo-game because I like the idea of being able to play acoustic guitar chords without the real deal bouncing me off due to frustration.)