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Posted: Nov 20th 2007 4:02PM Fullmetal Salchemist said
Was the box bought from a rubber man in a town full of rubber plans?
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Posted: Nov 20th 2007 5:36PM (Unverified) said
Dammit - I was just about to say the same thing.
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Posted: Nov 20th 2007 11:29PM (Unverified) said
you've never seen what a rubberman can do
wasn't there some song from the 70's about that?
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wasn't there some song from the 70's about that?
Posted: Nov 20th 2007 4:15PM FrankTheCrank said
That indian is so crying right now, looking down on that pile of trash.
*sniff, sniff*
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*sniff, sniff*
Posted: Nov 20th 2007 4:24PM (Unverified) said
love the radiohead references guys.
i picked up the very first copy of rock band special edition at my local best buy in pensacola, fl this morning and i LOVE IT. although i'm at work now, that's beside the point. can't wait to get home and rock some more.
here's hoping for more radiohead dlc in the future.
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i picked up the very first copy of rock band special edition at my local best buy in pensacola, fl this morning and i LOVE IT. although i'm at work now, that's beside the point. can't wait to get home and rock some more.
here's hoping for more radiohead dlc in the future.
Posted: Nov 20th 2007 4:25PM manaknight said
Does anyone know if the ps2 version will have USB instruments? I figure I can just pick that up, and then when Xbox 360 is more affordable, and doesn't overheat, I can just buy the game and already have the instruments.
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Posted: Nov 20th 2007 5:31PM SoCoolCurt said
i wouldnt count on that dude. i think the specific controllers only work on the console you bought it with. i read somewhere you could do it with the PS2 and PS3 versions (although that could have ben Guitar Hero III) but i dont think you can use the PS2 instruments on a 360. i mean don't quote me on it but i would definitely do some research before buying man.
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Posted: Nov 20th 2007 4:32PM (Unverified) said
I left work this morning to get that big box and I want to open it... but I have to finish work now. =(
it'll take even longer because on the way to pick it up I had a little car accident! X_X
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it'll take even longer because on the way to pick it up I had a little car accident! X_X
Posted: Nov 20th 2007 4:33PM (Unverified) said
Has anyone confirmed if you can use a standard USB mic or the standard Xbox headset to sing? I would like to buy the game, but with no instruments.
ALSO, can you create a full band with other people online and do a Tour? I read that some online functionality was non existent, but it was confusing what part it was.
Thanks.
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ALSO, can you create a full band with other people online and do a Tour? I read that some online functionality was non existent, but it was confusing what part it was.
Thanks.
Posted: Nov 20th 2007 4:41PM doubleyewdee said
You can use both! The 360 mic is janky vs. the one they give you though. But yeah the game professes support for any 'ol USB mic so you're good to go that front.
The USB mic in the box is actually a really nice quality mic. I was expecting a featherweight crud item but it really is nice.
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The USB mic in the box is actually a really nice quality mic. I was expecting a featherweight crud item but it really is nice.
Posted: Nov 20th 2007 4:37PM (Unverified) said
rock band plastic is the reason oil will reach $100 a barrel. that, and the falling value of the dollar.
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Posted: Nov 20th 2007 4:50PM (Unverified) said
Mine is sitting next to me in my cube currently. Please, 5:00PM, come soon. Come soon...
Gonna be fun getting the box home on the motorcycle, though. ;)
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Gonna be fun getting the box home on the motorcycle, though. ;)
Posted: Nov 20th 2007 4:43PM (Unverified) said
I find the idea of rock band not easily found, bogus. I was at Sam's Club earlier today and they had a stack of 10. At walmart I saw 2 in a glass case.
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Posted: Nov 20th 2007 4:53PM (Unverified) said
Just FYI: I went to my local Fry's at lunch, and they had about 20 boxes. I picked one up.
I went back 45 minutes later to get one for a friend and they were all sold out.
I think they're going to go fast... good luck.
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I went back 45 minutes later to get one for a friend and they were all sold out.
I think they're going to go fast... good luck.
Posted: Nov 20th 2007 5:14PM HeyTone said
To offer another perspective: I went searching for Rock Band in the Rhode Island area this morning around 10AM and all my walmarts, Gamestops, fye's, toys r Us's in the area were sold out.
So as a last ditch effort I checked the ONLY Best Buy in the state and for some reason they have FORTY in stock for 360. Go figure.
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So as a last ditch effort I checked the ONLY Best Buy in the state and for some reason they have FORTY in stock for 360. Go figure.
Posted: Nov 20th 2007 6:33PM (Unverified) said
I realize it is purely anecdotal, but my wife was at Sam's Club shortly after opening, and they also had a stack of Rock Band for both 360 and PS3 (she didn't give me an exact number). She called me to see about picking one up for eBay or as a backup, in case my pre-ordered one from GameStop was broken or something, and by the time we were done with our phone conversation (maybe 10 minutes), there was one open 360 version and one PS3 version left. She had already picked up one for herself.
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Posted: Nov 20th 2007 10:41PM (Unverified) said
would you mind telling me where u can find them in LA area? i had the dipshits at gamestop mess up my pre order, so i wasnt able to get one today. u can email me at duma187 at hotmail dot com. thanks for your help!
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Posted: Nov 20th 2007 5:18PM (Unverified) said
Jealous! My shipment comes in tomorrow and I'm not going to get much time to play due to Turkey Day. Now if someone could please explain why the &%^# the 360 GH3 controllers work for Rock Band but the PS3 ones don't.... It means I need 4 guitars to play the two games (6 if I want to play GH 1,2,80's). SIX GUITARS!! WTF Activision!?
Sorry... got a little carried away there. Can't wait to bang on those drums. I don't think any of my friends can sing though....
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Sorry... got a little carried away there. Can't wait to bang on those drums. I don't think any of my friends can sing though....
Posted: Nov 20th 2007 6:26PM (Unverified) said
If you're like me and have GH for xbox, you need to write to activision and red octane about that fact that they dont support the rockband guitar.
Its in all our best interest to get this fixed asap!
This is what I wrote, feel free to use parts of it if your too lazy to write one yourself, just do it!
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I wont take up much of anyone's time, however I would like to state that I have been a loyal Guitar Hero customer for many years.
I purchased GH 1+2 for the PS2, repurchased GH2 for xbox 360, and was first in line to purchase GH3.
I am absolutely appalled that the GH3 does not support the Rockband controller.
Harmonix is loyal enough to gamers to understand that forcing a non-compatibly standard is not in the best interest of the consumer, activision and red octane seem to feel that this is a way to secure the success of GH.
Well, I just wanted to inform you that I will no longer be purchasing an GH games.
Thank you
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Its in all our best interest to get this fixed asap!
This is what I wrote, feel free to use parts of it if your too lazy to write one yourself, just do it!
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I wont take up much of anyone's time, however I would like to state that I have been a loyal Guitar Hero customer for many years.
I purchased GH 1+2 for the PS2, repurchased GH2 for xbox 360, and was first in line to purchase GH3.
I am absolutely appalled that the GH3 does not support the Rockband controller.
Harmonix is loyal enough to gamers to understand that forcing a non-compatibly standard is not in the best interest of the consumer, activision and red octane seem to feel that this is a way to secure the success of GH.
Well, I just wanted to inform you that I will no longer be purchasing an GH games.
Thank you
Posted: Nov 20th 2007 6:25PM (Unverified) said
She looks like the real thing
She tastes like the real thing
My fake plastic love.
But I can't help the feeling
I could blow through the ceiling
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She tastes like the real thing
My fake plastic love.
But I can't help the feeling
I could blow through the ceiling
Posted: Nov 20th 2007 7:13PM (Unverified) said
Anyone have issues with the mic? Our RockBand mic will not work, the system doesn't recognize it on the instrument list.
Pretty shotty if you ask me.
Overall, the game is cool but I am a bit let down. I like the music but the whole setup feels clunky and not very responsive (compared to GH).
You can JAM on it though!
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Pretty shotty if you ask me.
Overall, the game is cool but I am a bit let down. I like the music but the whole setup feels clunky and not very responsive (compared to GH).
You can JAM on it though!
Posted: Nov 21st 2007 9:02AM spin cycle said
Apparently on some consoles, you have to relaunch the game after connecting the Mic before it works.
This doesn't appear to be the case on PS3, so I would guess "some consoles" means 360.
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This doesn't appear to be the case on PS3, so I would guess "some consoles" means 360.
Posted: Nov 20th 2007 7:38PM (Unverified) said
lance
you simply need to turn on a standard controller for the mic to work. Im sure this is due to the Mic not having any buttons. ;)
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you simply need to turn on a standard controller for the mic to work. Im sure this is due to the Mic not having any buttons. ;)
Posted: Nov 20th 2007 7:39PM (Unverified) said
Awww Sweet!
Look at all those plastic bags your toddlers and infants can play with!
I call this a win/win.
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Look at all those plastic bags your toddlers and infants can play with!
I call this a win/win.
Posted: Nov 20th 2007 7:39PM (Unverified) said
GameStop claims that UPS lost my Rock Band game. :(
I'll continued to play a burned copy. I was really itching to try the new guitar and drums.
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I'll continued to play a burned copy. I was really itching to try the new guitar and drums.
Posted: Nov 20th 2007 9:13PM (Unverified) said
Radiohead f'in RULES! That's all I listen to anymore. I'm serious. My MP3/CD player in my car is composed of just the Radiohead albums.
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Posted: Nov 21st 2007 4:26PM Cainlord said
I had that same issue with the mic and I didn't get a screen telling me to turn on a 360 controller. Went online to ea support and found out soon enough.
The Mic I am very impressed with. It has a nice feel to it, like something I would actually buy and not just for a game.
The guitar I am happy with as well as far as standard use goes. The jamming out buttons (the ones closer to the body of the guitar) I have a slight issue with because I think they should have been wider, and I also think that for left handed players, the body of the guitar gets in the way as you slide down. But, I am happy I don't hit the effects switch like my right handed wife keeps doing.
Drums feel good. My wife is actually pretty good at the drums for never playing anything like that at all, and I suck at em.
I am happy so far with the game, just the initial songs felt right when playing them. I didnt' feel like I do on GH3 where I am coasting through songs just to get something I can tolerate let alone like.
I picked up two of the systems, heck, could have probably bought all that came in as Toys R Us really didn't care. Almost didn't get one, asked an associate just as they opened if they were getting any in, they said not till friday. Just as I am leaving the store I see the UPS man come in with a pallet full of them. If I left 1 minute earlier, would have missed out.
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The Mic I am very impressed with. It has a nice feel to it, like something I would actually buy and not just for a game.
The guitar I am happy with as well as far as standard use goes. The jamming out buttons (the ones closer to the body of the guitar) I have a slight issue with because I think they should have been wider, and I also think that for left handed players, the body of the guitar gets in the way as you slide down. But, I am happy I don't hit the effects switch like my right handed wife keeps doing.
Drums feel good. My wife is actually pretty good at the drums for never playing anything like that at all, and I suck at em.
I am happy so far with the game, just the initial songs felt right when playing them. I didnt' feel like I do on GH3 where I am coasting through songs just to get something I can tolerate let alone like.
I picked up two of the systems, heck, could have probably bought all that came in as Toys R Us really didn't care. Almost didn't get one, asked an associate just as they opened if they were getting any in, they said not till friday. Just as I am leaving the store I see the UPS man come in with a pallet full of them. If I left 1 minute earlier, would have missed out.
Posted: Nov 21st 2007 2:21PM (Unverified) said
Just for the record, all of Canada hates you for posting this.
*envy*
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*envy*
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