Rock Band 3 – Xbox 360 (Game)

Description

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. 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. View larger. Addition of 3-part harmony to main
release gameplay. View larger. New play option, including the advanced Pro
Mode. View larger. New, optional keyboard instrument controller (sold
separately). View larger. Redesigned Music LibraryRock 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 LevelRock 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.

Features:

• 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

Product Details:

• Release date: October 26, 2010
• Product Dimensions: 0.5 x 6.61 x 5.31 inches; 4.59 Ounces
• Type of item: Video Game
• Rated: Teen
• Item model number
• Is Discontinued By Manufacturer: Yes
• Item Weight: 4.6 ounces
• Manufacturer: Electronic Arts
• Date First Available: June 14, 2010