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Some digging into Harmonix's pricing for the Wii/Playstation 2 additional songs disc have made it slightly cheaper than downloading.
Despite not being able to download additional material after purchasing Rock Band, Wii owners will have access to songs via an expansion disc. According to MTV Multiplayer, Rock Band Track Pack Volume 1 hits retail retail on July 15 at an MSRP of $29.99.
Those who intend on purchasing the current extra songs library may just see better value on the Wii, with all 20 tracks being considerably cheaper to buy as a CD, as opposed to downloading. Xbox360 and Playstation 3 owners can select individual tracks for $2 a piece, making the entire selection $40 in total, $10 higher.
A decent deal, or should downloadable content really have been something for the Wii. We're looking at you, Nintendo!
Despite not being able to download additional material after purchasing Rock Band, Wii owners will have access to songs via an expansion disc. According to MTV Multiplayer, Rock Band Track Pack Volume 1 hits retail retail on July 15 at an MSRP of $29.99.
Those who intend on purchasing the current extra songs library may just see better value on the Wii, with all 20 tracks being considerably cheaper to buy as a CD, as opposed to downloading. Xbox360 and Playstation 3 owners can select individual tracks for $2 a piece, making the entire selection $40 in total, $10 higher.
A decent deal, or should downloadable content really have been something for the Wii. We're looking at you, Nintendo!
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Developer: MTV/Harmonix
Publisher: EA
Genre: Party
Players: 4
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Laurelin Reply Quote #1
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noneWow! They did it. It's great, that when not being able to download these songs we can buy them at retail. I hope Guitar Hero 3 does the same. I'm looking at three games worth of songs (GH 1 and 2, Rock the 80s) plus DLC for GH3. certainly a pack I will buy IF I buy Rock Band for Wii.
I find your lack of faith disturbing!
iFrit yoyo Reply Quote #2
L53 Yoshi
1090 86 14.09.2006 IfritXVIIIt's good these are available but I'd still rather download them as singles. That way I only pay for the tracks I want.
Grumbro Reply Quote #3
L100 Eternal Master
11570 1477 11.07.2005 noneThis is assuming you want all the tracks, which believe me you don't.
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SuperLink Reply Quote #4
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13919 745 19.01.2005 Link / SuperLink9Grumbro said:
This is assuming you want all the tracks, which believe me you don't.
This is assuming you want all the tracks, which believe me you don't.
I knew someone was going to say that. Can't help but say I agree with you. Still better than no extra content at all though.
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Laurelin Reply Quote #5
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1468 81 08.05.2006 noneSuperLink said:
I knew someone was going to say that. Can't help but say I agree with you. Still better than no extra content at all though.
Grumbro said:
This is assuming you want all the tracks, which believe me you don't.
This is assuming you want all the tracks, which believe me you don't.
I knew someone was going to say that. Can't help but say I agree with you. Still better than no extra content at all though.
Yes, exactly. I know I wouldn't have all the titles, but better then having none. And when I save 10 bucks, then I think it will be a zero equation against downloading them, because in every package I only encounter one or two titles I want.
I find your lack of faith disturbing!
Linkyshinks Reply Quote #6
L100 Eternal Master
6649 714 15.02.2007 LinkyshinksI would much prefer freedom of choice when it comes to tracks, still, this is a good quick fix to the DLC issue here.
Kangaroo_Kid Reply Quote #7
L61 Metal Space Pirate
1490 114 27.02.2006 noneExactly, it would be alright if you wanted all the tracks. Unfortunately there's only about seven tracks in the pack that I want.
Even if you did want all the songs I don't think it would justify the rip-off price for PAL regions intial purchase price.
Even if you did want all the songs I don't think it would justify the rip-off price for PAL regions intial purchase price.
Martin_ Reply Quote #8
L100 Eternal Master
6204 679 05.09.2004 noneBored of these rhythm games, so I don't really care which one's cheaper.
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tiamat1990 Reply Quote #9
L79 Iron Knuckle
2923 66 29.10.2004 tiamat or tiamat1990Can we pick the songs?
Zapp Reply Quote #10
L100 Eternal Master
6173 968 28.04.2005 Wii-PlayWho is really gonna buy this game?!?! 
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Kangaroo_Kid Reply Quote #11
L61 Metal Space Pirate
1490 114 27.02.2006 noneMe. But a US version. On 360.
mOojc Reply Quote #12
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4323 170 06.06.2004 mOojcKangaroo_Kid said:
Me. But a US version. On 360.
Me. But a US version. On 360.
Same, though the AUS version might be more convenient for me. We'll see.
Kangaroo_Kid Reply Quote #13
L61 Metal Space Pirate
1490 114 27.02.2006 noneConvenient? You mean just dodging the whole annoyance of buying over the net, postage shit etc.? Cause I agree with you there, I've always preferred to just walk into a shop and hae it done with but the AU price will probably cost more than a Wii. More than a Wii!
I suppose it'll cost a fair bit for postage though, being so big and heavy and all. Just have to see when it's finally released over here.
I suppose it'll cost a fair bit for postage though, being so big and heavy and all. Just have to see when it's finally released over here.
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