Rock Band Final Pricing May Hurt Gamer's Wallets

Published: August 11, 2007, 1:17 pm

Tags: games industry, gamer life, electronic arts, sony, games, microsoft, game companies, ars technica, ea, harmonix, hdmi, playstation 3, ps3, rf signal, rock band, rock band bundle, rock band pricing, xbox 360

First, Microsoft verified the inclusion of HDMI ports on 360 Premium models, which had been considered a rumor for months. Now, a “source” is providing some more information about one of the most anticipated titles of the holiday season: Rock Band. Everyone has been hashing back and forth for months about what the final pricing will be for the game and the instrument simulation controllers. EA and Harmonix have yet to give an official announcement, but supposedly Ars Technica has a “source” who seems sure of the final price: $199.99 for both the PlayStation 3 and 360 versions with the guitar, the drum set, and microphone all wrapped up in a 20 pound package. This expensive bundle will include a wireless guitar for the PS3 and a wired one for the Xbox 360. If 360 users want a wireless guitar, they will have to fork over an extra $80.00 for one that will not be included in the bundle. This means that they will end up paying over $280.00 - ouch. Leave it to

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