Rock Band for the Nintendo Wii will be coming out on June 22, 2008. Here's a few things you should know about the game and what game buying options you have. First,
Rock Band Special Edition for Wii is a bundle package that includes the game, drums, wireless guitar, and microphone. The Rock Band Special Edition will have a retail price of $169.99 and you can pre-order / buy it on
Amazon.
The
Rock Band game is also being sold individually and features 63 songs. Included are 5 bonus songs for the Wii.
Players can also purchase the
Wii Rock Band Wireless Guitar and the
Wii Rock Band Drum Set separately from the game. So players have the option to purchase the additional Rock Band Drum set to play the drum versus drum game mode.
Additional Information About Rock Band
Rock Band includes tracks that span every genre of rock ranging from alternative and classic rock to heavy metal and punk. Players must put together a band and tour for fame and fortune, in order to do this they must learn to master lead/bass guitar, drums and vocals.
Rock Band has five separate game modes; Tutorial Mode, Practice Mode, Quickplay Mode, Solo Tour Mode, and Band World Tour Mode. Tutorial mode allows the player to learn to basics as a beginner in any of their musical choice. Practice Mode is just that time to get good at what you are doing by practicing your skills and learning the songs. In Quickplay Mode choice any unlocked song for some quick jam time either on your own or with other players. The Solo Tour Mode allows you to choice your instrument and go off into the open road to make it in the fun and challenging single players career. Band World Tour Mode starts in small town bars to world-renowned venues allowing the players to earn fame and fortune along the way to secure rock star necessities. Rock Band is rated T for Teen and up to 4 players can play the game.
Note that the Wii verison of Rock Band does not use use the same drum set system or guitar as other systems. The Wiimote is also not included.