Beatles Pre-Order Club is Live! First controller pics?

[snwns26]

I got an e-mail that says the pre-order club is live and first update is a sneak peak at the controllers! Someone with a code enter and post the pics!

Here's the e-mail: http://img105.imageshack.us/img105/2224/beatles.jpg

Quick links:
http://www.thebeatlesrockband.com/
http://www.thebeatlesrockband.com/preorderclub

[Seraphixla]

ARGH THERE IS NO LIST OF PARTICIPATING RETAILERS

Ohhh HMX, you dirty, rotten, good-for-nothin' liars

[mugs]

pics pics pics pics pics pics pics pics!

...please?

[snwns26]

pics pics pics pics pics pics pics pics!

...please?

I don't have a pre-order code, we have to wait until someone that has one to come along. :(

It doesn't seem to even be up yet. Maybe I got the email early?

[BevoTheWarrior]

I just got the email too but I don't have a pre-order code. Looking forward to someone posting pics though.

[mugs]

can you get a preorder code just from pre-ordering the $60 game only?

or do you have to preorder the bundle?

[BGM]

I got the email just as I was leaving work.

I was so excited to come on here and see the instruments that I drove halfway without my headlights on :-/

Anyway, I hope someone in the pre-order club helps us out soon!

[acondon747]

Yah site is broked, lol

[mugs]

hello?

let's say I preorder the $59.99 game without the bundle...

does anyone know if I still get to join the pre-order club?

[craven_trio]

can you get a preorder code just from pre-ordering the $60 game only?

or do you have to preorder the bundle?
I think you just need to order the...
hello?

let's say I preorder the $59.99 game without the bundle...

does anyone know if I still get to join the pre-order club?
...I said I think you just need to preorder the game, sorry I didn't look it up for you and answer any sooner!

April 16th - North American and European fans who pre-order any version of the game will be eligible to join the The Beatles: Rock Band Pre-Order Club and receive breaking news and access to exclusive game elements including art and behind-the-scenes footage directly from MTV Games and Harmonix. New material will be released regularly starting in May and leading up to the game’s launch on 9/9/09. Go to the Official Web Site for more information(emphasis added) but the problem is that the pre-order web site isn't really up yet so we don't know who the participating retailers are! Also I'm pretty sure that exclusive pre-order bonuses of things like pictures of instruments are going to be shared very quickly.

[mugs]

thanks man... much love.

I will definitely be preordering... at least the stand-alone game...

I probably won't get the bundle though...

I want a stand-alone bass... I would get the Fender P-Bass but I'm holding out to see what the Hoffner Bass is like... it's gotta be wireless... annnnyway.. hopefully the preorder section of the website gets fixed before the morning.

[NERDYtimmy]

I'd love the standalone game and standalone drums :cool:

[MusePT]

I don't understand how can I pre-order... I clicked all the links for the retailers and couldn't find anyplace to pre-order the game...

also is there any European Retailer in the Pre-Orders, or are we getting shafted again???

[Albacore]

Ok.....well maybe this will help out.....
I work at a Gamecrazy, and we are taking pre-orders for the game as we speak, that being said we got a email at work the other day about the Beatles pre-order club. It says we will have the codes to hand out the start of May (I have had a few days off so we might have them now even) and that they are to be handed out with ANY pre-order of the game.....stand alone OR bundle.......and even the guitars, though we dont have those in the system alone yet. Ill see if the codes came in when I go into work in the morning to pick up my points cards for the DLC today.....

[UNC2008]

I got the e-mail, dug around to the Harmonix Rock Band store, where there is a Beatles tab, and bought the bundle.

I got an order number and an SKU number, but no pre-order club code. I've tried entering both those other numbers, and it was a no go.

The site was very slow loading, and it appears the version of the ordering page is not completed.

It seems like they rushed this thing live. If someone else could tell me if they get a pre-order number, and when it came (with your order? later??) I would appreciate that.

[tic2000]

Well, the preorderclub page where you should see the retailers is actually just the same as the home page. The problem is that they use relatives path to call their javascript in the page so it doesn't loads the flash and you just get the plain html page.
I hope we will receive a new mail soon where we can find out how we can really preorder the game. I'm not interested in a club that has no way to apply for membership :)

[craven_trio]

Well, the preorderclub page where you should see the retailers is actually just the same as the home page. The problem is that they use relatives path to call their javascript in the page so it doesn't loads the flash and you just get the plain html page.
I hope we will receive a new mail soon where we can find out how we can really preorder the game. I'm not interested in a club that has no way to apply for membership :)

It's set up so any page not found silently returns the home page anyway, and if it's a directory http://www.thebeatlesrockband.com/bfhudshfsa/ then the relative links are broken as you say. The working homepage http://www.thebeatlesrockband.com/ does have the "preorder game" link (in the flash, but not in the HTML!) going to http://www.thebeatlesrockband.com/preorderclub/ link as given in the email but...

Ah ha! Solved it! The directory exists but they forgot to specify a default index page!

http://www.thebeatlesrockband.com/preorderclub/index.php works


To gain access to The Beatles: RockBand Pre-Order Club, pre-order any version of the The Beatles: RockBand by visiting your participating retailer, including the below stores. The Beatles: RockBand will be released on 9 September, 2009. The Pre-Order Club will provide you with breaking news and access to exclusive game elements including art and behind-the-scenes footage prior to the game’s release.

Gamestop, Amazon.com, Best Buy, Sam's Club, Frys.com
And those retailers are broken links :D and very American

[Soratar]

Ah ha! Solved it! The directory exists but they forgot to specify a default index page!

http://www.thebeatlesrockband.com/preorderclub/index.php works

Someone gets the beast of the day award!

[mugs]

It's set up so any page not found silently returns the home page anyway, and if it's a directory http://www.thebeatlesrockband.com/bfhudshfsa/ then the relative links are broken as you say. The working homepage http://www.thebeatlesrockband.com/ does have the "preorder game" link (in the flash, but not in the HTML!) going to http://www.thebeatlesrockband.com/preorderclub/ link as given in the email but...

Ah ha! Solved it! The directory exists but they forgot to specify a default index page!

http://www.thebeatlesrockband.com/preorderclub/index.php works


And those retailers are broken links :D and very American


GREAT WORK!

It's a shame that Harmonix makes its customers "decode" their websites in order to take advantage of a pre-order club which they've announced.

[flatsinki]

Seems strange that there's no EB in the participating retailers... unless they're owned by one of those and I'm not aware of it.

Pisses me off if they are not participating as that's where I've pre-ordered the game from.

[craven_trio]

Seems strange that there's no EB in the participating retailers... unless they're owned by one of those and I'm not aware of it.

Pisses me off if they are not participating as that's where I've pre-ordered the game from.

Well there's also the Gamecrazy employee in this thread who is expecting codes at their store, the surprising lack of the store on rockband.com itself and nothing much in Europe even though previous press has indicated we can get pre-order club privileges too. So I wouldn't take that to be a very complete list.

I have possibly uncovered something that wasn't meant to be the real final page anyway since they don't link to it (just looks like they meant to) and the links to retailers are broken.

[Soratar]

Pisses me off if they are not participating as that's where I've pre-ordered the game from.

Have they sent you a code? I think that EB might be owned by GameStop, but I'm not 100% sure.

[flatsinki]

Have they sent you a code? I think that EB might be owned by GameStop, but I'm not 100% sure.

No code but I'm planning on calling the store once they open and find out if they have any info on it.

And yeah, craven, I'm sure you are right... it just initially struck me as odd that EB wouldn't be listed.

But yeah if Gamecrazy is getting it and its not listed... I should have picked up on that. I blame the lack of sufficient caffeine in my system at this early hour :P

[SCFox]

EBGames and GameStop merged about a year and a half to two years ago, so all you EB pre-orderers are just fine.

In fact, if you look at the EBGames website it says "powered by GameStop" right by the EB logo. And If I'm not mistaken, the websites for both EB and GS are damn near identical.

[PhaseShift]

Interesting that the page says to visit a participating retailer, and lists Amazon among those. Anyone ever visited an Amazon store?

[CONAN9845]

Interesting that the page says to visit a participating retailer, and lists Amazon among those. Anyone ever visited an Amazon store?Actually yes. Everytime you go to amazon.com, you are "visiting" an Amazon store, just like going to bestbuy.com is "visiting" one of theirs.

I'm still hesitant. I remember my Disturbed preorder with Best Buy. I never did get a code from them for the free song downloads. They did give me a $5 credit that I used towards a point card, so I did get the songs for free. But in a situation like this, that would be no consolation.

I want to be SURE I'm getting a code.

[ljmagyar]

well, i just pre-ordered from GameStop, and got a 16 digit order number, but no 'pre-order code' of 9 digits...

[eastpointvet]

i preordered mine from amazon last night and got no special number either

[UNC2008]

That first page that was just HTML had a completely different list of retailers, including Apple Records and the Harmonix website (which took me to the Rock Band store, where I bought the package). I'm assuming I should get the code there, too... Someone please let us know when they get theirs.

[ljmagyar]

That first page that was just HTML had a completely different list of retailers, including Apple Records and the Harmonix website (which took me to the Rock Band store, where I bought the package). I'm assuming I should get the code there, too... Someone please let us know when they get theirs.

IDK where the code is supposed to be. I completed my online pre-order and only have a 16 digit confirmation code... not 9 digits as what seems to be needed on the website... AAAARG!!!

[Metallik]

I can't wait to see the controller pics.

[ljmagyar]

might have to wait until tomorrow i guess. the GS website says that the order wont be available to the store until 24 hours after the online order was made. i'll call the store tomorrow and see if i can't get my code out of them... :mad:

[PhaseShift]

Just got an email back from GameStop customer service:
"We're glad to see that Beatlemania is sweeping the country once again. We are in talks with the manufacturer concerning this code and are hoping to be able to offer it to our customers as soon as possible."

[ljmagyar]

Just got an email back from GameStop customer service:
"We're glad to see that Beatlemania is sweeping the country once again. We are in talks with the manufacturer concerning this code and are hoping to be able to offer it to our customers as soon as possible."

IOW... thanks for your pre-order. now piss off and stop bothering us...

[Inaudible-Whisper]

Harrison's Gretsch Duo Jet Peripheral (http://www.thatgreatdave.com/RockBand/1.png)

Lennon's Rickenbacker 325 Peripheral (http://www.thatgreatdave.com/RockBand/a.png)

[AndywinXp]

Great!

[moose39]

Seriously guys, it's only $5. Even I'm a cheap bastard and I sacrificed a $5 dollar bill. :rolleyes:

[craven_trio]

That first page that was just HTML had a completely different list of retailers, including Apple Records and the Harmonix website (which took me to the Rock Band store, where I bought the package). I'm assuming I should get the code there, too... Someone please let us know when they get theirs.

That was just the (broken) front page http://www.beatlesrockband.com/ and those are just the companies associated with the game. Pretty sure Abbey Road Studios aren't going to start selling video games. Do note the word "including" on the page.

At least they've fixed the address of the page now, if not the links to the stores.


Harrison's Gretsch Duo Jet Peripheral (http://www.thatgreatdave.com/RockBand/1.png)

Lennon's Rickenbacker 325 Peripheral (http://www.thatgreatdave.com/RockBand/a.png)

Ooh not bad, was more curious about drums though! Early days I suppose. Some pics of the real ones for comparison:

http://img19.imageshack.us/img19/7858/gretsch6128duojet.jpg
http://img19.imageshack.us/img19/9929/rickenbacker325v59black.jpg


Seriously guys, it's only $5. Even I'm a cheap bastard and I sacrificed a $5 dollar bill. :rolleyes:

Preordering is free at the likes of amazon, and you can cancel any time before they ship it. The problem is nobody knew anything about if/when they were getting codes even if they'd paid $5 at what turned out to be a participating retailer. And $5 not worth spending IMO unless you get very good bonuses (that can't be shared on forums!) or maybe to guarantee the hardware bundle.

[Unpleasant Nerd]

Oh, nice, nice!

They look really good!

[PhaseShift]

So they announced the Hofner Bass and Ludwig Drums will be in the $250 package, which means the Gretsch and the Rick are add-ons.

[moose39]

And $5 not worth spending IMO unless you get very good bonuses (that can't be shared on forums!) or maybe to guarantee the hardware bundle.

Well, all of the stuff is going to be released eventually, I just wish forumgoers here wouldn't share it as soon as we get it.

They didn't pay the money to see it first, now did they?

[ljmagyar]

Preordering is free at the likes of amazon, and you can cancel any time before they ship it. The problem is nobody knew anything about if/when they were getting codes even if they'd paid $5 at what turned out to be a participating retailer. And $5 not worth spending IMO unless you get very good bonuses (that can't be shared on forums!) or maybe to guarantee the hardware bundle.

Free at GameStop too if you choose the in-store pickup option...but they aren't sending codes with pre-orders (yet)

[MusePT]

Where can I pre-order the bundle in EUROPE and get the code please?????

[ljmagyar]

Well, all of the stuff is going to be released eventually, I just wish forumgoers here wouldn't share it as soon as we get it.

They didn't pay the money to see it first, now did they?

no one has to PAY to see it first.. all you need to do is register a pre-order. at Amazon and GameStop, it costs you exactly $0 to pre-order.

[FickAwesome]

man, what a bad promotional idea. "If you put down money to preorder as a special bonus we'll actually let you see what you're preordering!" Really? This is the big reward. Shouldn't they just be releasing this information in order to get people interested in preordering in the first place? Especially with a $250 price tag on the bundle.

[PhaseShift]

I for one am glad forum goers are posting pictures. I've made my preorder. Why wait until GameStop figures out how to get numbers to customers?

[ljmagyar]

I for one am glad forum goers are posting pictures. I've made my preorder. Why wait until GameStop figures out how to get numbers to customers?

i agree with that...

[recharge138]

They look nice! I may get the Lennon.

[cherokeesam]

They look nice! I may get the Lennon.

I don't think they're sold separately, are they? I thought the press release said it's a two-pack guitar bundle...

[Electric_Zen]

Oh my God, the Gretsch is beautiful.

[ljmagyar]

I don't think they're sold separately, are they? I thought the press release said it's a two-pack guitar bundle...

AFAIK the $250 bundle gets you both guitars AND the drum set... i may be wrong, but that's what it seems to indicate on Amazon in the description

[RMThompson]

Oh my God, the Gretsch is beautiful.

Agreed. As a Lennon fan I was hoping that one would look better, but the commitment to Rock Band's black and white theme seems to serve the Gretsch better!

[RMThompson]

AFAIK the $250 bundle gets you both guitars AND the drum set... i may be wrong, but that's what it seems to indicate on Amazon in the description

You're wrong. The $250 bundle gets you the Ringo Drumset, Paul's Hofner Bass, a microphone w/stand and some more "exclusive content" yet to be named.

[RMThompson]

Here's the announcement:


The Rickenbacker 325 and Gretsch Duo Jet guitars are hailed as two of the signature, most celebrated instruments played by John Lennon and George Harrison throughout their careers, respectively. They will be made available for MSRP $99.99 in the U.S. and in continental Europe for MSRP euro 99.99 and for MSRP 89.99 pounds Sterling in the UK. These wireless instrument controllers join the previously announced Hofner bass controller, a large-scale replica of the bass famously used by Sir Paul McCartney, and the Ringo Starr inspired and Ludwig-branded Rock Band 2 drums, with a classic pearl finish and vintage replica Beatles kick drum head. All controllers will be available for the Xbox 360(R) video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, PLAYSTATION(R) 3, Wii(TM) and will be compatible with all Rock Band titles.

[GaryMac]

man, what a bad promotional idea. "If you put down money to preorder as a special bonus we'll actually let you see what you're preordering!" Really? This is the big reward. Shouldn't they just be releasing this information in order to get people interested in preordering in the first place? Especially with a $250 price tag on the bundle.

This crossed my mind as well.

Why are they asking people to pre-order something without letting them look at what they're buying?

That seems weird.

[Sayburr]

OK, I just pre-ordered the bundle... now, I just hope to get a promo code to go along with it...

[Electric_Zen]

So will the Rickenbacker and the Gretsch be large-scale also? I'm hoping so, considering the price tag.


OK, I just pre-ordered the bundle.

LOL, you changed your mind quick. Learn some self-control, old man!

[cherokeesam]

Here's the announcement:



The Rickenbacker 325 and Gretsch Duo Jet guitars are hailed as two of the signature, most celebrated instruments played by John Lennon and George Harrison throughout their careers, respectively. They will be made available for MSRP $99.99 in the U.S. and in continental Europe for MSRP euro 99.99 and for MSRP 89.99 pounds Sterling in the UK. These wireless instrument controllers join the previously announced Hofner bass controller, a large-scale replica of the bass famously used by Sir Paul McCartney, and the Ringo Starr inspired and Ludwig-branded Rock Band 2 drums, with a classic pearl finish and vintage replica Beatles kick drum head. All controllers will be available for the Xbox 360(R) video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, PLAYSTATION(R) 3, Wii(TM) and will be compatible with all Rock Band titles.


So basically $350 to buy the whole shootin' match....

[Lizard_King]

they look gorgeous. i might actuallyt get this game...

[Electric_Zen]

So basically $350 to buy the whole shootin' match....

I'm counting $450. Neither guitar is part of the announced bundle.

Plus DLC, of course.

[Sayburr]

LOL, you changed your mind quick. Learn some self-control, old man! Yeah, I can't help it.

[ryanco64]

I'm contemplating getting the game as well. :D
Just the game though...I've no more room for other plastic instruments. <.<

Although...they do look tasty. 8D

[jeccaneko]

Harrison's Gretsch Duo Jet Peripheral (http://www.thatgreatdave.com/RockBand/1.png)

Nice. Dang it, I don't need a 7th plastic guitar. :(

[RMThompson]

So basically $350 to buy the whole shootin' match....

Wrong.

Bundle - $250.00
Lennon Rickenbacker - $99.099
Harrison Gretsch - $99.99

Total Price = $449.98

Of course if we assume that the alleged 3-part harmony is TRUE, than you'd need 2 other Microphones and microphone stands, say another $80.00 bucks for good ones.

[ljmagyar]

well i just called GameStop. It sounds like they aren't planning on sending out pre-order codes until a month before release... they are either oblivious to what's going on with the pre-order club, or don't care.

[craven_trio]

Here's the announcement:


1. The Beatles: Rock Band Pre-Order Club in Europe is slated to go live later this month. Consumers should check with their local EU retailers with regards to exact launch dates.
2. If you have already preordered The Beatles: Rock Band, you will still be given a code to join beginning on May 5 or any time before game launch.

They can't put those already prepared PR details in the original email?! They can't get the web site link and codes working before sending the email and issuing the PR?!

Ah well at least someone's remembered Europe. Got my amazon.co.uk preorder in (for just the game, no hardware on there yet) to cancel later probably. That's the price for both guitars then? If this game really supports all 3 guitars, drums and the multiple vocal parts simultaneously (you know, like The Beatles instead of like Rock Band) then that's amazing and I wish I had a spare £340£430?! and 3 friends.

[Nuff_Said]

they look good.

[Ramirez16]

Aaaaaawesome

[Ultrace]

So basically $350 to buy the whole shootin' match....
Actually, I don't think so. While the wording is ambiguous, I think the two standalone guitars will be $100 each. I initially thought that was too expensive and that it might be a 2-guitar set, but given the cost of the bundle ($250 for bass, drums, mic and game), it seems unlikely that you would be able to buy two guitars for effectively $50 each, especially given the painstaking detail in those guitars.

But this does mean, thankfully, that those who don't want two more guitar controllers can choose to get just one... Now if only we can choose, if we don't want both, that is.

[craven_trio]

Wrong.

Bundle - $250.00
Lennon Rickenbacker - $99.099
Harrison Gretsch - $99.99

Total Price = $449.98

Of course if we assume that the alleged 3-part harmony is TRUE, than you'd need 2 other Microphones and microphone stands, say another $80.00 bucks for good ones.

Hmm it does read a bit ambiguously... I assumed if g+d+m+ms was $250 then 2xg for $100 would be about right?

And two lips mics would do. Or your existing Rb1/RB2/othergame mic(s). And stands are pretty cheap.

[jeccaneko]

I was just thinking about it and I can't pre-order for a few months due to moving. I can't order from online because they'll have the wrong address for shipping and I can't order locally because, well, starting in August I won't even be here.

I can't be part of the pre-order club until August. :( I guess it doesn't matter so much though, since I still wanted to wait for song list and features.

[Ultrace]

Nice. Dang it, I don't need a 7th plastic guitar. :(
Seriously. At some point, we're going to have to decide what to do with the GH controllers from our PS2 games... I still have a "cherry red" GH2 controller in the box that was never played with...

[T-Hybrid]

I can't be part of the pre-order club until August. :( I guess it doesn't matter so much though, since I still wanted to wait for song list and features.
Hopefully it won't matter when you join, and all the info will be available once you're able to jump in.

Me? I'm definately going to Best Buy for this pre-order.

[craven_trio]

Seriously. At some point, we're going to have to decide what to do with the GH controllers from our PS2 games... I still have a "cherry red" GH2 controller in the box that was never played with...

I recommend having sold them already. Any games shops there buy them? I took mine to CEX and got a few quid a while back.

[Ramirez16]

Well I got the first two GH controllers and the one from GHII for the 360. Then I got the one for the RB1 bundle, it broke 3 times and can't send it back. Now I use the one for the WT bundle and it doesn't up strum well.

[ljmagyar]

Well I got the first two GH controllers and the one from GHII for the 360. Then I got the one for the RB1 bundle, it broke 3 times and can't send it back. Now I use the one for the WT bundle and it doesn't up strum well.


DANGER-DANGER-DANGER - Topic Breakdown appears imminent!:eek:

[jeccaneko]

Hopefully it won't matter when you join, and all the info will be available once you're able to jump in.

Me? I'm definately going to Best Buy for this pre-order.

Normally I'd do Amazon but Amazon doesn't do free shipping to Hawaii (where I'm moving). I wonder if there's a Best Buy on Oahu? I'd rather buy it from them than Gamestop. *looks* Oooh, there's 2. Nice. I'll pre-order from Best Buy then if I can do it in-store. If not I guess I'll have to wait for release day.

[kiggidykev]

I like that Canadian participation is allowed in this event, so hopefully our Gamestop/EB's will start giving out codes

[vw_fetish]

Hmmm... this may be good timing. Both of my RB2 guitars are starting to act up. I may skip the game, but pick up both of those guitars to replace my current plastic guitars. Those two guitars look great.

[ryanco64]

Yep. Hopefully the same will be said for Euro and Aussie!

Equality ftw!

[Deeznutzs27]

Here is a question and sorry if it has already been asked..

With 2 Guitars comming out do you think we will have the Lead/Rhythm option again?

That would be awesome if so.

[RMThompson]

Gamestop gave out the code to me via the telephone once I confirmed who I was and that I had it ordered.

The code seemed generic, considering parts of it were the date it was coming out, but also it seemed to indicate that WHERE you purchased it from (GS = Gamestop as part of the code), so I wonder in the future if their will be exclusive info for various retailers. I hope not.

Anyway, I don't want to give out the code in case it IS set to my account only, but it's just the same information that has been posted and the same pictures.

[cherokeesam]

So there's really four choices here:

a) Buy disc only, and play with your existing instruments.
b) Buy the $250 bundle, and get the Hofner and drums.
c) Buy the $99 bundle, and get the Rick and the Gretsch.
d) Drop $350 for the whole kit.

Personally, I'm leaning towards (c) now....what about everyone else?

[wterry21]

It looks like the guitars are indeed $99 each, as Amazon now has them up for pre-order.

[Indy44]

So there's really four choices here:

a) Buy disc only, and play with your existing instruments.
b) Buy the $250 bundle, and get the Hofner and drums.
c) Buy the $99 bundle, and get the Rick OR the Gretsch.
d) Drop $350 for the whole kit.

Personally, I'm leaning towards (c) now....what about everyone else?

I fixed that for you. It's 99 a piece.

Do have to admit the Gretsch looks really awesome. I'm in Europe so I still haven't got my hands on RB2 equipment. I'm heading to NY this June, though and was thinking to pick up a Sunburst Strat there but now I'm not so sure. This looks like a very kick-ass guitar. Any chance of some guitar bundles in the future?

[Taibak]

Actually, since we're talking pre-orders, anyone know if Best Buy is offering the Wii version for pre-release? So far they just have the PS3 and Xbox 360 versions on their website.

[RMThompson]

I fixed that for you. It's 99 a piece.

Do have to admit the Gretsch looks really awesome. I'm in Europe so I still haven't got my hands on RB2 equipment. I'm heading to NY this June, though and was thinking to pick up a Sunburst Strat there but now I'm not so sure. This looks like a very kick-ass guitar. Any chance of some guitar bundles in the future?

You're still wrong.

The $99 dollar guitar does NOT come with a game. It's JUST for the peripheral.

[Nuff_Said]

Am i blind, or am i just not seeing the effects toggle switch on Harrison's Gretsch? I see it on Lennon's.

Also, i noticed that the XBOX guide button is located on the bottom of the Gretsch...that is enough to make me turn away from that controller, as i only ever sit when i play and i don't need to accidentally hit the guide button mid-song.

[RMThompson]

Comparison:

http://img13.imageshack.us/img13/8453/realvsgame.jpg

[GypsyMaiden]

So the guitars look awesome! Thank you, HOWEVER, does this mean Pauls Bass will NOT be offered as a stand alone...if so that SUCKS!

Also the question: Pauls Bass is supposed to be "large scale" are John's and George's also? I would hope so!

Thoughts? Answers!
regardless, thank you for the BEATLES!

[Electric_Zen]

With 2 Guitars comming out do you think we will have the Lead/Rhythm option again?

The more I see about this game, the more I get the impression that Lead and Rhythm will be charted separately.

[TheKitchenMan]

European launch is later this month...

(1)The Beatles: Rock Band Pre-Order Club in Europe is slated to go live later this month. Consumers should check with their local EU retailers with regards to exact launch dates.

(2) If you have already preordered The Beatles: Rock Band, you will still be given a code to join beginning on May 5 or any time before game launch.

got that from here (http://news.prnewswire.com/DisplayReleaseContent.aspx?ACCT=104&STORY=%2Fwww%2Fstory%2F05-05-2009%2F0005019310&EDATE).

[Scapegoat]

Am i blind, or am i just not seeing the effects toggle switch on Harrison's Gretsch? I see it on Lennon's.

Also, i noticed that the XBOX guide button is located on the bottom of the Gretsch...that is enough to make me turn away from that controller, as i only ever sit when i play and i don't need to accidentally hit the guide button mid-song.
I think it could be an effects knob (the silver one).


So the guitars look awesome! Thank you, HOWEVER, does this mean Pauls Bass will NOT be offered as a stand alone...if so that SUCKS!

Also the question: Pauls Bass is supposed to be "large scale" are John's and George's also? I would hope so!

Thoughts? Answers!
regardless, thank you for the BEATLES!
Possible. I would have thought that the Hofner bass is 'large scale' because the bass itself is quite small compared to normal guitars? So the 'larger scale' will mean it's similar sized to all our other plastic RB guitars.

[craven_trio]

the bass itself is quite small compared to normal guitars?

I thought basses in general had to be bigger because of the physics of making lower noises?

[PhaseShift]

Basses are often larger than guitars, but not always. Case in point: Paul's Hofner. It has a small, hollow body, making it much lighter than almost any other bass I've tried. I own a real Hofner based (bassed?) on Paul's.

[Scapegoat]

I thought basses in general had to be bigger because of the physics of making lower noises?
I meant that Paul's specific bass (from memory - so could be way off) is on the small side for a guitar/bass

Heres the first pic I found
http://www.geocities.com/joelcrowservo/1stbass.jpg

You be the judge!

[TheKitchenMan]

Bigger, not necessarily, but longer usually.

[GypsyMaiden]

HXM is NOT talking. I sent an email asking if the Bass would be stand alone.
Just got the typical answer, "watch for official announcements" I already have the ION drums which are AWESOME! So why buy the cheap Drum kit just to get the bass. Oh well still early days yet.

[l-o-t]

Does anyone have a picture of the Hofner? The Riki and Gretsch look Sweet but I wanna see them all!

[Apples]

I am disappointed the solo buttons are the same as they always have been.

I have small'ish hands and they're still way too fat to ever remotely use the RB solo buttons. Realism needs to occasionally give way to usability, and the current design is not usable to me.

[br0seph]

the possibility of multiple / backup vocals has me excited. I enjoy playing with my wife but she only sings. I love to Voxtar so I usually do it solo.

Myself on Lead guitar / John's vocals and my wife on Paul's vocals would be awesometown

[Magnet]

I am disappointed the solo buttons are the same as they always have been.

I have small'ish hands and they're still way too fat to ever remotely use the RB solo buttons. Realism needs to occasionally give way to usability, and the current design is not usable to me.

Harmonix can't cater to everyone's freakish appendages. :)

[ThePaska]

Ordered from Amazon.com, anyone have any idea how to get the pre-order code?

[TheKitchenMan]

Harmonix can't cater to everyone's freakish appendages. :)

This, plus when you're actually doing a solo using those frets, you usually have to use your finger tips anyway. If anything it is more true to form.

[PhaseShift]

The pic posted by Scapegoat is Paul's first Hofner bass. This was replaced around the time the Beatles hit the international scene with a newer model, with the pickups further apart. Macca still uses that one today, minus the pickguard. (http://homepage.mac.com/paul_mccartney/2004_tour/Gijon3x.jpg)

[AndywinXp]

Hey, hey weren't the two guitars a combo? Where's written that each guitar is 100$?

Seriously, that sucks, HMX.

[LuigiHann]

I am disappointed the solo buttons are the same as they always have been.

I have small'ish hands and they're still way too fat to ever remotely use the RB solo buttons. Realism needs to occasionally give way to usability, and the current design is not usable to me.

I don't think you're intended to use them as if they were regular frets. Aren't you supposed to sort of finger-tap them? They're wide enough to be tapped like piano keys :p

[TheKitchenMan]

Hey, hey weren't the two guitars a combo? Where's written that each guitar is 100$?

Seriously, that sucks, HMX.

In the press release.

[AndywinXp]

In the press release.
Ok this REALLY sucks.

HMX, I know you want our money and nothing else matters; we aren't forced to buy this, but you know 100€ for a frikkin' plastic guitar. Isn't it too much?

[ljmagyar]

Gamestop gave out the code to me via the telephone once I confirmed who I was and that I had it ordered.

The code seemed generic, considering parts of it were the date it was coming out, but also it seemed to indicate that WHERE you purchased it from (GS = Gamestop as part of the code), so I wonder in the future if their will be exclusive info for various retailers. I hope not.

Anyway, I don't want to give out the code in case it IS set to my account only, but it's just the same information that has been posted and the same pictures.

that's strange.. they told me that they weren't giving them out until august!!! WTF? What number did you call? I'll try.

[russintexas]

$450 is fine by me for the value I'll be getting. I love guitars, even plastic ones.

[ljmagyar]

I'm in... I called my local gamestop and they promptly gave me the code. don't bother with the toll free number on their website, just call your local store.

[PhaseShift]

I called my local store: no dice because I only ordered today. But if I take my Order Confirmation printout to the store, they'll give me the code. I'm there in an hour.

[TheY0RKSHIREpud]

I pre-ordered today with amazon. Still waiting for the code. Didn't get one with conformation email. I emailed them, still waiting for a response.

[ljmagyar]

for gamestop, any 6-digit number following GSS will work...eg - GSS123456

[craven_trio]

for gamestop, any 6-digit number following GSS will work...eg - GSS123456

Not for me including your exact example and hitting 6 numbers randomly

[ljmagyar]

Not for me including your exact example and hitting 6 numbers randomly

perhaps my original code is stored in cache and thus no matter what i enter (even just hitting the submit button with no code) gets me in...

[RMThompson]

There is a Beatles Preorder login on the Gamestop website itself, but it did nothing for me with the correct code. With the INCORRECT code is told me my code was incorrect, but the good code did nothing for me!

[davidshek]

Comparison:

http://img13.imageshack.us/img13/8453/realvsgame.jpg

That's not the correct Rickenbacker guitar. The one in that picture is Lennon's first one, the '58 325. The one that they used to model the RB:B controller is clearly Lennon's 2nd Rick, the 325/15. Here:

http://www.rickbeat.com/beatles/325_johnedit.jpg

[samjjones]

Wrong.

Bundle - $250.00
Lennon Rickenbacker - $99.099
Harrison Gretsch - $99.99

Total Price = $449.98

Of course if we assume that the alleged 3-part harmony is TRUE, than you'd need 2 other Microphones and microphone stands, say another $80.00 bucks for good ones.


Not to mention another $500 for the inevitable Beatles DLC.

[Deeznutzs27]

It may take a day for the info to get rolling. I just got back from my local gamestop where I have my Bundle reserved. They didnt have a clue about the code and website but they did have the guitars in their computer for preorder.

I promptly preordered the Gretsch. :D

[AndywinXp]

MAYBE this is whole thing is too expensive. And I'm sure that Harmonix hasn't got economy problems. I mean, 200€ for the bundle is a very good price, really, but remember it has got large drums replica, with metal pedal, special contents, microphone, etc. But the guitars are 100€ each one. Why? C'mon they're only PLASTIC guitar. With "Gretsch" and "Rickenbacker" written on it. I'd like to know what's the point on selling them at 100€ each one.

[ljmagyar]

There is a Beatles Preorder login on the Gamestop website itself, but it did nothing for me with the correct code. With the INCORRECT code is told me my code was incorrect, but the good code did nothing for me!

go to http://thebeatlesrockband.com and enter your gamestop code there. it works there for me

[RMThompson]

go to http://thebeatlesrockband.com and enter your gamestop code there. it works there for me

Yeah I know, but jsut wondering why Gamestop would bother putting a portal on THEIR site that doesn't work!

[BStu78]

MAYBE this is whole thing is too expensive. And I'm sure that Harmonix hasn't got economy problems. I mean, 200€ for the bundle is a very good price, really, but remember it has got large drums replica, with metal pedal, special contents, microphone, etc. But the guitars are 100€ each one. Why? C'mon they're only PLASTIC guitar. With "Gretsch" and "Rickenbacker" written on it. I'd like to know what's the point on selling them at 100€ each one.

Have you seen the pictures? These are premium detailed replicas. Yes, plastic game controller replicas, but there is far more than a "Gretsch" sticker. These guitars had to be designed and engineered from scratch. I'd think you had a point if these were redecorated Strats, but the mark-up is only $30 off a wireless Strat. For the brand-new bodies, chrome accessories, and reconfigured and replica accurate control knobs, I'm fine. This is basically a premium guitar controller. Its not a product for everyone, but I'm sure tempted. I'm getting the Duo Jet, that's for sure, and that Rickenbacker looks mighty pretty.

[bjyaritz]

Heres a link to the pics!!

http://www.rbdlc.com/news/

[RMThompson]

Anyone else wanna compare the codes? Does anyone elses end in a very important set of three digits and start with GS?

[memphus]

I'll keep waiting for the Warbeast for Xbox. Though these guitars do look nice.

[RMThompson]

Cheeeeeeeeeck this action out! These were supposed to be up, and talked to a lady at MTV games for them.. I don't think they are up anywhere else!

BOXART FOR THE STANDALONE GUITARS:

http://www.rmtphotography.com/GUITARS/Wii1.jpg

http://www.rmtphotography.com/GUITARS/Wii2.jpg

http://www.rmtphotography.com/GUITARS/3601.jpg

http://www.rmtphotography.com/GUITARS/3602.jpg

http://www.rmtphotography.com/GUITARS/PS31.jpg

http://www.rmtphotography.com/GUITARS/PS32.jpg

[Sayburr]

Nice scoop on the boxart!

[RMThompson]

Nice scoop on the boxart!

Thank you, thank you! :)

[FTM311]

Man, those both look sweet. Looks like I will be added to my plastic instrument wonderland.

[TheRocker]

Those look great!

[ghostofjarjar]

Why is everyone complaining about the guitar prices? The strats were no different, it's still expensive either way whether it's a few bucks more or not. The Gretsch is the only one that interests me though besides the bass.

[Nuff_Said]

Why, oh why, does the Xbox guide button have to be on the bottom of Harrison's Gretsch????:( sadness ensues.

[ljmagyar]

Anyone else wanna compare the codes? Does anyone elses end in a very important set of three digits and start with GS?


yup... GSS then 3, then three important ones

[BevoTheWarrior]

Heres a link to the pics!!

http://www.rbdlc.com/news/

Those guitar controllers look great! I'm really looking forward to seeing the drumkit though.

[Julio_Strikes_Back]

Wait, so are these guitars sold separately at $100 or in a two pack for $100?

[AndywinXp]

Wait, so are these guitars sold separately at $100 or in a two pack for $100?
These guitars are sold separately at $100

[odd-props]

MSRP!

msrp is the same as retail...almost never

rb2 full kit msrp = $189
price I paid =$105

[snwns26]

As much as I'd like to drop $200 on controllers without thinking twice, I'm going to wait for the reviews to come in before I buy one of them. They look awesome, hopefully they play as well and can get me to something better than the xplorer.

[UNC2008]

Well, mate, I bought the game following one of those links, and now I want my damned code.


That was just the (broken) front page http://www.beatlesrockband.com/ and those are just the companies associated with the game. Pretty sure Abbey Road Studios aren't going to start selling video games. Do note the word "including" on the page.

At least they've fixed the address of the page now, if not the links to the stores.



Ooh not bad, was more curious about drums though! Early days I suppose. Some pics of the real ones for comparison:

http://img19.imageshack.us/img19/7858/gretsch6128duojet.jpg
http://img19.imageshack.us/img19/9929/rickenbacker325v59black.jpg



Preordering is free at the likes of amazon, and you can cancel any time before they ship it. The problem is nobody knew anything about if/when they were getting codes even if they'd paid $5 at what turned out to be a participating retailer. And $5 not worth spending IMO unless you get very good bonuses (that can't be shared on forums!) or maybe to guarantee the hardware bundle.

[solidsnakejt]

i dont like the rickenbacker... imo the four knobs are not well placed and the colors are wrong...why have a brown neck when it was more golden and why have a white faceplate when once again it was golden ?

[bpickell]

MSRP!

msrp is the same as retail...almost never

rb2 full kit msrp = $189
price I paid =$105

Price I've seen for them everywhere = $189
Now RB1 full kit I've seen for $105

[odd-props]

Price I've seen for them everywhere = $189
Now RB1 full kit I've seen for $105

I got it at virgins going out of business sale.

I paid $49 for rb1 full kit on clearance from radio shack.

here are several stores selling rb2 for less than $189:http://www.google.com/products/catalog?q=rock+band+2&oe=UTF-8&cid=6603195613469750957&sa=title#ps-sellers|scoring=p

this is a good site for finding deals: http://forums.slickdeals.net/showthread.php?sduid=486280&t=1228389

[Julio_Strikes_Back]

i dont like the rickenbacker... imo the four knobs are not well placed and the colors are wrong...why have a brown neck when it was more golden and why have a white faceplate when once again it was golden ?

It was painted gold after Lennon used it with the Beatles.

[drJones]

if its the same HMX strum action i'll have to pass - but wow they look fantastic : )

[GypsyMaiden]

HAS anyone used a code and seen what the rest of us are NOT seeing?

[bpickell]

I got it at virgins going out of business sale.

I paid $49 for rb1 full kit on clearance from radio shack.

here are several stores selling rb2 for less than $189:http://www.google.com/products/catalog?q=rock+band+2&oe=UTF-8&cid=6603195613469750957&sa=title#ps-sellers|scoring=p

this is a good site for finding deals: http://forums.slickdeals.net/showthread.php?sduid=486280&t=1228389

I wouldn't call 5 stores several, and only 3 of them were less than 180 shipped. None of them were $105 as the person I quoted said. And he also said you almost never see them for $189. And when I said I have seen them everywhere for $189 I meant in brick and mortar stores.

[odd-props]

I wouldn't call 5 stores several, and only 3 of them were less than 180 shipped. None of them were $105 as the person I quoted said. And he also said you almost never see them for $189. And when I said I have seen them everywhere for $189 I meant in brick and mortar stores.
that was just a quick & dirty search and if you want to get into semantics:
a couple = 2
a few = 3-4
several = 5+

[Rod_Stixx]

5 counts for several in my book.

The guitars look pretty sweet, but I'm just going to pre-order the game only for now. I'd love to make sure the codes are being handed out before I end up making a pre-order and don't get any code.

[RMThompson]

This is SO unrelated, but Blockbuster is selling RB1 kits for $55 dollars.

[ImmortalAbbath]

the quality of the hardware need to be extremly good to justify 99€ only for a guitar without game.

[Klown-]

wow, these guitars make me gald i didnt buy the rock band 2 one

[HeavyHorse]

Pretty tight looking I must admit.

[davidshek]

Here's an updated version of the comparison picture that was linked earlier, this time using the correct Rickenbacker guitar:

http://i234.photobucket.com/albums/ee298/davidshek/beatlesgtrs.jpg

[The_Sailerman]

Wow, that Gretsch looks amazing. If only I could justify buying the bundle as well as another guitar.

I'm buying the bundle because I want to go almost completely wireless. I already bought a wireless Lips microphone off eBay, and the bundle will give me the wireless bass and drums. The only wired controller will be the second guitar, the wired Strat or wired Les Paul (which I got for $0.99!).

[lilystargirl]

Has anyone tried to preorder in a Best Buy Store? Is my lame Best Buy the only one without preorders? I was so excited to get my preorder, and was shot down.

[metalhead27]

The Gretsch looks sweet. I don't own a second guitar controller yet, so maybe I'll get one...

[vodkatonic]

Gamestop gave out the code to me via the telephone once I confirmed who I was and that I had it ordered.

The code seemed generic, considering parts of it were the date it was coming out, but also it seemed to indicate that WHERE you purchased it from (GS = Gamestop as part of the code)


Anyone else wanna compare the codes? Does anyone elses end in a very important set of three digits and start with GS?


yup... GSS then 3, then three important ones

Seriously guys, does someone want to man up and just post the code? There's nothing any of us can do with it besides access the site. Save us all the trouble of preordering and post the code. Please. Thank you.

[Taibak]

Has anyone tried to preorder in a Best Buy Store? Is my lame Best Buy the only one without preorders? I was so excited to get my preorder, and was shot down.

Their website has it for preorder, but it doesn't have the boxed set for the Wii, just the game.

[lilystargirl]

Their website has it for preorder, but it doesn't have the boxed set for the Wii, just the game.

Yeah, I don't want to get it through the website, because then I can't pick it up at the store on Sept 9. Preorder is shipping only. I asked. Oh well, I'll wait a few weeks and try again.

[Soratar]

well, i just pre-ordered from GameStop, and got a 16 digit order number, but no 'pre-order code' of 9 digits...

This almost happened to me. Right after I ordered it, I looked for a code. There was none. So, I went back and asked about it. Lucky for me, the manager had just got back to the counter. The guy I was with looked like a deer in head lights. The manager looked around and found a nice, new stack of cards and got one, just for me. It looked like the cards had just came in, so I was lucky to be at the right place at the right time.

In your case, I would go back to the store with your recipt, and ask for one of the cards. Hopefully, you will get one.

[davidshek]

Seriously guys, does someone want to man up and just post the code? There's nothing any of us can do with it besides access the site. Save us all the trouble of preordering and post the code. Please. Thank you.

Nice first post, dude. I guess one response would be, why don't you just man up and pre-order the game and get your own code? :)

[AndywinXp]

Nice first post, dude. I guess one response would be, why don't you just man up and pre-order the game and get your own code? :)

I don't see what's wrong with share the code actually.

[IErrantVentureI]

Seriously guys, does someone want to man up and just post the code? There's nothing any of us can do with it besides access the site. Save us all the trouble of preordering and post the code. Please. Thank you.


I don't see what's wrong with share the code actually.



No. Go preorder it like the rest of us. It's a club for a reason. So stay out. And no gurlz allowed. :)

[Llamaaction]

Wait, did someone even post a picture?

[ThePaska]

Nice first post, dude. I guess one response would be, why don't you just man up and pre-order the game and get your own code? :)

Why don't you post it for people like me who have pre-ordered it but have not recieved any sort of code?

[Relauby]

I pre-ordered it at a store (I went down to EB today), do I not get a code?

[Soratar]

I pre-ordered it at a store (I went down to EB today), do I not get a code?

Did you ask for one? I had to, and I did happen to get one. Read my story a couple of posts up.

[jay4428]

Amazon said codes would be emailed by May 8th.

[vodkatonic]

No. Go preorder it like the rest of us. It's a club for a reason. So stay out. And no gurlz allowed. :)

This isn't a club. It's a promotional gimmick to boost the number of preorders for Harmonix. Someone is going to post the code on some website sometime in the next couple of days. If I had the code, I'd want to be the one that did it first.

[ljmagyar]

This isn't a club. It's a promotional gimmick to boost the number of preorders for Harmonix. Someone is going to post the code on some website sometime in the next couple of days. If I had the code, I'd want to be the one that did it first.

then it sounds like you need to go pre-order at gamestop, amazon, or some other place that is FREE and get a code so you CAN be first....

add to that previous posts have all but provided the code and someone who wasnt a lazy SOB would be able to figure it out on their own.

[KISSfan84]

Amazon said codes would be emailed by May 8th.

I pre-ordered from Amazon on Tuesday and called customer service on Wednesday. I was told to expect an e-mail with the code within 7 days of my order.
:cool:

[jay4428]

I pre-ordered from Amazon on Tuesday and called customer service on Wednesday. I was told to expect an e-mail with the code within 7 days of my order.
:cool:

I originally got that response as well but got the following email yesterday:

As indicated in the online description of the Beatles Rockband "Pre-order Club"
offer, we will send your "Pre-order Club" Access Code via e-mail. You should be
receiving your "Pre-order Club" Access Code e-mail within 48 hours.

If you have not received your certificate by May 8, 2008, please let us know by
filling out the e-mail form on this page:

http://www.amazon.com/gp/help/contact-us/pricing-and-promotions.html/

Thanks for shopping at Amazon.com.

[sa_nick]

I totally endorse the posting of insider info into this thread.

I tried pre-ordering Beatles RB from amazon the other day. Apparently amazon only ship games to Australia using priority courier, which would set me back $50!!? What!?!?

[Ramirez16]

I totally endorse the posting of insider info into this thread.

I tried pre-ordering Beatles RB from amazon the other day. Apparently amazon only ship games to Australia using priority courier, which would set me back $50!!? What!?!?It's going happen on here or if the thread gets deleted on ScoreHero.

[craven_trio]

then it sounds like you need to go pre-order at gamestop, amazon, or some other place that is FREE and get a code so you CAN be first....

add to that previous posts have all but provided the code and someone who wasnt a lazy SOB would be able to figure it out on their own.

I've shown I'm not at all lazy in working out this pre-order stuff if you check the thread, in fact I've shown I spent a worrying about of time being obsessive about it, but I couldn't work out the solution to people's code riddles! 3 important numbers, huh?

And I have pre-ordered on amazon.co.uk which means I will be eligible for a code at some point in the future. Oh and I've seen the two pics of guitars so I guess I'm not missing anything.


I totally endorse the posting of insider info into this thread.

I tried pre-ordering Beatles RB from amazon the other day. Apparently amazon only ship games to Australia using priority courier, which would set me back $50!!? What!?!?

Careful now, it's probably region locked on some consoles, and awkwardly forces you to use the disc region's own DLC store for other consoles. Make sure you research this if you actually plan to pre-order an import.

[davidshek]

Careful now, it's probably region locked on some consoles, and awkwardly forces you to use the disc region's own DLC store for other consoles. Make sure you research this if you actually plan to pre-order an import.

Except that sa_nick plays on PS3, and the PS3 is not region-locked.

[ThePaska]

Amazon said codes would be emailed by May 8th.

Really? Sweet, I'll be awaiting my code then.

[craven_trio]

Except that sa_nick plays on PS3, and the PS3 is not region-locked.

That was my part about "awkwardly forces you to use the disc region's own DLC store". Maybe that's no longer true or sa_nick knows that already or it doesn't make much difference anyway if there's not going to be a local DLC store in Australia, but I know Euro PS3 owners had DLC troubles.

[Mr. Tate]

Except that sa_nick plays on PS3, and the PS3 is not region-locked.

The game is not, DLC are. You can play the US DLC with a US version of the game. You can not play US DLC with a European version of the game.

[Beatle.Kitten]

I preordered mine at GameStop on April 30...got home..no code...went back and asked and the guy told me to call GS customer service. They said they'd email me the code in 3-5 business days...This was Tuesday. So alas I wait. This promotion was not orchestrated very well at all IMO. I'm glad to see I'm not the only geek who wanted the code so bad they contacted customer service. lol.

[macman2288]

From what i can tell, based on the decision to release both Beatles guitars, the bass, the drum and a mic stand. As well as a strong indication that the mics will be used along side the guitars, not in place of,, I feel there may be a chance that all three guitar/bass controllers will be able to be used in the game at once. Now that is what I call a full band experience.

[NomadicLass]

HAS anyone used a code and seen what the rest of us are NOT seeing?

Gypsy, right now it's the pics of the Rickenbacker and Gretsch, along with the press release that hmxsean posted yesterday.

I preordered my copy of the game several weeks back , stopped by Gamestop yesterday, and was promptly handed the code.

[LuigiHann]

From what i can tell, based on the decision to release both Beatles guitars, the bass, the drum and a mic stand. As well as a strong indication that the mics will be used along side the guitars, not in place of,, I feel there may be a chance that all three guitar/bass controllers will be able to be used in the game at once. Now that is what I call a full band experience.

At first I thought that was very unlikely, but evidence is starting to line up in its favor. I can also imagine that, with Paul McCartney getting so involved, that if they tried to chart both John and George's guitars to one alternating track like they usually do, he'd say "No no that's not right." :)

[Sayburr]

If that is true... which it may be... now I can see why The Beatles will not work with RB2.

There will be three vocals charted somehow. Three guitars charted. And the drum track.

That is going to be a crowded screen!

Still hoping we will be able to transfer from RB2 to The Beatles somehow...

[Northern_Blitz]

If that is true... which it may be... now I can see why The Beatles will not work with RB2.

There will be three vocals charted somehow. Three guitars charted. And the drum track.

That is going to be a crowded screen!

Still hoping we will be able to transfer from RB2 to The Beatles somehow...

Even if they split the two guitar parts I don't think it would be hard to re-combine them.

On GH2, if you played 2 player and the option was rythm not base, the part would basically be split, then recombined if you went into 1 player. HMX has done this before, so it seems likely that they could do it here too.

If you imported, it would likely be easy to just have the lead vocal track be playable in RB2 (i.e. you loose any multi-vocal compatability if you import into RB2).

I think lack of cross compatibility due to these factors would be a business decision and not a technical one. But if that's what it took to get the biggest rock band ever...I guess we'll have to live with it.

Personally, I'm hoping that all RB products (RB1, RB2, RB:TB, RB:L) will at least be exportable into RB3 if they arn't into RB2. I'd be willing to pay 3 - 5 times more than the RB1 import fee to be able to do this into RB2.

[GypsyMaiden]

Gypsy, right now it's the pics of the Rickenbacker and Gretsch, along with the press release that hmxsean posted yesterday.

I preordered my copy of the game several weeks back , stopped by Gamestop yesterday, and was promptly handed the code.

Thanks Nomadic Lass, I picked up my pre oder today!
So stoked about 09-09-09!!! Taking the day off!
Can't wait to get a look at the Hofner Bass!

[Sayburr]

Got my Amazon code... I am now a member of the club... I feel so good.

[UneasyMonkey]

Has anyone pre-ordered from Best Buy? Not bestbuy.com, but actually went to the store. I'm thinking of doing that. If anyone has pre-ordered the big bundle, what is the minimum you have to put down to reserve it?

[AKALink]

I got the pictures
http://www.rockband.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=4328&d=1241808270
http://www.thebeatlesrockband.com/preorderclub/inc/img/blog-images/rickxbox.jpg

Has anyone pre-ordered from Best Buy? Not bestbuy.com, but actually went to the store. I'm thinking of doing that. If anyone has pre-ordered the big bundle, what is the minimum you have to put down to reserve it?

I know it is $50 at gamestop.

[thejonesboy]

i dont like the rickenbacker... imo the four knobs are not well placed and the colors are wrong...why have a brown neck when it was more golden and why have a white faceplate when once again it was golden ?

You are thinking of his first Ricky - a 1958 325 Capri (with honey fret, gold control plate and rotary knobs) after he had it finished in black (in 1962) to match Harrison's Gretsch Duo Jet (it was originally natural/honey). Sean Lennon owns this guitar.

He also owned a second Rickenbacker, a 1964 325 that was black and white with the same (burns) knobs and as the Rockband version (it was first used on A Hard Day's Night).

Rickenbacker reproduced this guitar as the 325C63.

Here's John's original and the Rockband version together...

http://yfrog.com/0l325xnoj

[JoshVanHalen87]

wow the bass controller looks ugly...

[vodkatonic]

The code: AM999WTYN

[Skode]

Here it is the picture of the Hofner Bass
http://www.thebeatlesrockband.com/preorderclub/inc/img/blog-images/hofnerxbox.jpg

Where is the Xbox guide button?

[davidshek]

Where is the Xbox guide button?

On the bottom, where the Overdrive jack is on the RB2 Strat. You can see it in that picture.

[ktmason]

If that is true... which it may be... now I can see why The Beatles will not work with RB2.

There will be three vocals charted somehow. Three guitars charted. And the drum track.

That is going to be a crowded screen!

Still hoping we will be able to transfer from RB2 to The Beatles somehow...

Not only that, but if the drums add CYMBALS its really gonna get complicated! Only big screens are gonna handle it!

Actually, the rythum will only be simple cord changes most of the time, so it may not be as hard as some think.

I also agree that everything learned from RB2, and whatever they put in RBB will be added to RB3, making it the PREMIER game!

Now only if they stay away from that STUPID recording studio that
GHWT has.............what a crock that is! Midis! eech!:eek:

[thejonesboy]

wow the bass controller looks ugly...

Guys - they are almost exact replicas - the only bit you're not liking is the original guitars. I'm amazed how accurate they are.

[GloiGloi]

Are we going to see the drums today??? I hope so.

[craven_trio]

I'm guessing no update today and/or this week. Nothing in the pre-order club itself or my emails yet, and they were very early Tuesday both times so far.

[jay4428]

I'm guessing no update today and/or this week. Nothing in the pre-order club itself or my emails yet, and they were very early Tuesday both times so far.

Looks that way.

[Beatles123]

^ Mission failed.

[vcalzone]

Warning to ya, you've got about 5 minutes to delete that post before you risk getting banned for bumping an old thread. Not me, but I've seen it happen.

[Beatles123]

What, me? O.o or him!