Developer: Harmonix
Developer: Harmonix
Developer: Harmonix
Publisher: MTV Games
Publisher: MTV Games
Genre: Music
Release Date: November 20, 2007 (US)
Release Date: November 20, 2007 (US)
Release Date: November 20, 2007 (US)
T for Teen: Lyrics, Mild Suggestive Themes
PEGI: RP
Rock Band (Special Edition)

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Developer: Harmonix
Developer: Harmonix
Developer: Harmonix
Publisher: MTV Games
Publisher: MTV Games
Genre: Music
Release Date: November 20, 2007 (US)
Release Date: November 20, 2007 (US)
Release Date: November 20, 2007 (US)
T for Teen: Lyrics, Mild Suggestive Themes
PEGI: RP
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Rock Band (Special Edition)

Outstanding!

Harmonix's opus proves that you really can't rock much harder than this without hurting yourself. Read Review

Rock Band allows gamers to perform music from the world’s biggest rock artists with their friends as a virtual band using drum, bass/lead guitar and microphone peripherals, in addition to offering deep online connectivity. Built on deals with the world’s biggest record labels and music publishers, the music featured in Rock Band spans all genres of rock and include many of the master recordings from the biggest songs and artists of all time.

This Special Edition box includes the Rock Band game, a wireless Fender Stratocaster Rock Band guitar controller, a Rock Band drum set and a microphone -- everything you need to get in the game and rock out


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Rock Band: Jimi Hendrix DLC Next Week

PS3 News | Mar 25, 2010

Next week, plastic guitar rockers will finally get what they've been clamoring for: Jimi Hendrix is coming to Rock Band. Bend the jump to hit the high note and get all the details on the DLC. Read More »

Rock Band: Green Day Game in the Works?

PS3 News | Jun 9, 2009

There's a decent chance that Rock Band creators Harmonix are following Activision Blizzard's trend of releasing band-specific standalone versions of its franchise according to a post over on MTV Multiplayer.

Rumor has it that a new Rock Band title featuring the works of Green Day is coming down the pike... Read More »

Chinese Democracy in Rock Band Store Tomorrow

PS3 News | Apr 13, 2009

It's a big day tomorrow for fans of Rock Band and Guns N' Roses. The band's latest album -- Chinese Democracy -- will officially go on sale via the Rock Band Store on April 14th for Xbox 360 and Nintendo Wii and on April 16th for PlayStation 3. Users can pay using their points and grab the album either as individual tracks or in full at their console's online destination.

All of the 13 songs on the album will be served up in their original master track form. Rock Band 2 already featured the track "Shackler's Revenge" and rounds off the complete playlist for the album. Here's the rest of the track listing: Read More »

Rock Band Store Update Shocker

PS3 News | Mar 27, 2009

You read that right, folks. We already got the heads-up on Journey's awesome power ballad "Don't Stop Believing" earlier this week when Harmonix debuted the track at GDC. But if that wasn't enough '80s joy for you, there's a new track from Pat Benatar hitting the store too, in the shape of "Heartbreaker." Read More »

Rock Band Fans Throw Up the Horns for Critically-Acclaimed Megadeth Album

PS3 News | Sep 15, 2008

Harmonix and MTV Games announced today the addition of Megadeth's album Peace Sells…But Who's Buying? as the fourth album to join the Rock Band Music Store catalog of downloadable content. One of the most influential heavy metal albums of its time, Peace Sells…But Who's Buying? will be available starting September 16, 2008, for the Xbox 360 video game and entertainment system from Microsoft and September 18, 2008, for PlayStation 3 computer entertainment system. Read More »

Editions

Also known as: Rock Band Bundle

Rock Band (Game Only Edition) (PS3)

Release Region: United States
Release Date: November 20, 2007
Publisher: MTV Games

ESRB T for Teen Lyrics, Mild Suggestive Themes

Rock Band (Game Only Edition) (PS3)

Release Region: United Kingdom
Release Date: Unreleased
Publisher: MTV Games

Rock Band (Game Only Edition) (PS3)

Release Region: Australia
Release Date: Unreleased
Publisher: MTV Games

Rock Band (Special Edition) (PS3)

Release Region: United States
Release Date: November 20, 2007
Publisher: MTV Games

ESRB T for Teen Lyrics, Mild Suggestive Themes

Rock Band (Special Edition) (PS3)

Release Region: United Kingdom
Release Date: Unreleased
Publisher: MTV Games

Also available on: Wii, Xbox 360, PlayStation 2

Specifications

Multiplayer

Local Multiplayer - Versus: 4
Local Multiplayer - Cooperative: 4
Online Multiplayer - Versus: 4
Online Multiplayer - Cooperative: 4

For more info on these technical requirements and features, please view GameSpy's Specs FAQ.

Features

  • Special Edition contains the game, guitar, microphone and drum set
  • 4 Player Online play mode
  • Downloadable content
  • Unrivaled song library! Major record labels and leading music publishers have signed on to provide unrivaled access to master recordings and legendary rock artists – from punk, metal and alternative to classic and southern rock.
  • Rock ‘n’ Roll Never Dies! Full support for downloadable content delivers never-ending challenges.
  • Play together in your living room or across the world! Rock Band offers deep online functionality, allowing players to rock together whether they’re in Rhode Island or Reykjavik.
  • Create your own rock avatar! Mold a unique rocker using Rock Band’s character creator. Chose from gender, body shape, face, hair, clothes, tattoos and signature moves. Don’t forget to pick your specialized rockin’ instrument.