First time playing last night - WOW!

[raveoned]

The backstory: being a huge and long-time Beatle fan, I was at first resistant to the TB: RB game coming out. Then, as I saw clips and ads, I started to get more and more excited about this game.

So, I decided to sell a few low-end guitars I have to fund the purchase of a Wii (I have an 8 year old daughter, whose friends also have Wii systems and more games on that would be ones whe would enjoy) and a way to get TB: RB game. For now, I was able to cobble together a good deal on a GH: WT controller for under $20 and a copy of the game for $40 through Micro Center.

Last night, after much pain of looking at the game sitting there being unplayed, the controller arrived in the mail!

I must say, this game is worth every penny I spent on it, and definitely will get more use than the couple guitars I sold to get the system and controller.

Now, it will be a matter of who will be using the Wii more: me or my daughter! My wife likes the system, but will probably come in third in playtime on the system.

But, I have to say that, so far, TB: RB has been the most enjoyable gaming experience I have ever had!

[Daytrip]

congrats man, I'm glad you are enjoying yourself.

I think it's great to hear stories like this. These games get panned by critics saying "why don't you pick up a real guitar?". Well you, like me, play an instrument IRL and had just as much or more fun playing the game.

If I may ask what guitars did you have to part with?

[vcalzone]

If you get the cash, I highly recommend finding a set of RB1/2 drums (which I just saw on eBay at this very moment selling for about $15 slightly used) and a microphone or two (anywhere between $7-10 each depending on luck). This game is a pretty great teacher of limb independence and harmony for you or your youngun. My drum skills went from just below mediocre to just above average in only a week.

[raveoned]

Thanks for the welcome, folks! I will definitely pick up a set of drums and a mic along the way, as those can be had for relatively little money.

At some point, I will get the Gretsch or Rick, just so I have the vibe when I'm playing the game.

For the other question, I sold off a Squier Vintage Vibe 50's Strat (as a side note, I perform as Buddy Holly in a tribute show) - I already have a Fender 50's Strat, so that one was not being played and was expendable and a Gretsch Junior Jet (I already have a Tennessean, so the Jet wasn't getting much play time, especially since I have an Epiphone LP Junior that I play more).

[Daytrip]

For the other question, I sold off a Squier Vintage Vibe 50's Strat (as a side note, I perform as Buddy Holly in a tribute show) - I already have a Fender 50's Strat, so that one was not being played and was expendable and a Gretsch Junior Jet (I already have a Tennessean, so the Jet wasn't getting much play time, especially since I have an Epiphone LP Junior that I play more).

I think you did pretty well then. I'm not a huge fan of strat's but the Tennessean is a beautiful guitar. Well played I say.

[RockBandoleer]

The backstory: being a huge and long-time Beatle fan, I was at first resistant to the TB: RB game coming out. Then, as I saw clips and ads, I started to get more and more excited about this game.

This is the first top-notch Beatles material I've been excited about since the original CD releases. Knowing the source material and the quality of the producers (I've veen with HMX since Frequency and Amplitude) I knew it would be fantastic. Welcome aboard, and I hope to see you and your young-un, online. Mine's 6, and she sings and drums!

[ChuckandDave]

Share playing the game with your daughter - Sing 'Yellow submarine' with her!

[applejon]

Supposedly the Wii is dropping in price in about 10 days. So depending on where and when you bought it, maybe you can pricematch to get the difference back.

[DerTommissar]

The backstory: being a huge and long-time Beatle fan, I was at first resistant to the TB: RB game coming out. Then, as I saw clips and ads, I started to get more and more excited about this game.

So, I decided to sell a few low-end guitars I have to fund the purchase of a Wii (I have an 8 year old daughter, whose friends also have Wii systems and more games on that would be ones whe would enjoy) and a way to get TB: RB game. For now, I was able to cobble together a good deal on a GH: WT controller for under $20 and a copy of the game for $40 through Micro Center.

Last night, after much pain of looking at the game sitting there being unplayed, the controller arrived in the mail!

I must say, this game is worth every penny I spent on it, and definitely will get more use than the couple guitars I sold to get the system and controller.

Now, it will be a matter of who will be using the Wii more: me or my daughter! My wife likes the system, but will probably come in third in playtime on the system.

But, I have to say that, so far, TB: RB has been the most enjoyable gaming experience I have ever had!

Hello, Mr. Target Audience!

For the folks who've been wondering how TB:RB is selling best on the Wii...this is why.

Look forward to playing with you, sir!