Real $$$ spent on my rock band obsession

[ironsickel]

Rock band has become a hobby for me in every respect, including the money pit aspect of most hobbies.

I'm enjoying the hell out of the game, but out of curiosity, I began compiling a list.

Wonder how everybody else's "list" measures up.

Rock Band Game: $170
Guitar hero 3 (for wireless guitar): $60
Guitar hero 2 + guitar (wife liked the thinner neck of the gh2 guitar): $60
Real drum sticks: $8
Drum mute mod: $22
Omega pedal: $75
Drum Throne: $45
DLC: ~$150 (and climbing!)

Total: ~$590 (and every penny so far has been well worth it!)

[Dzhokhar]

PS3: $400 (yes, I pretty much bought it only for Rock Band).
Rock Band: $170
2nd Strat: $60
DLC: ~$50

~$680

All of which was money well-spent.

[LittleJoeC]

whats the drum throne and omega pedal? pictures? well a link to the pictures i mean. haha.

[ironsickel]

whats the drum throne and omega pedal? pictures? well a link to the pictures i mean. haha.

Omega Pedal (http://omegapedal.com)

And i think this (http://www.guitarcenter.com/Pacific-Drums-by-DW-DT700-Drum-Throne-101217099-i1137484.gc) is the drum throne i went with.

[ReverseEngineer]

Xbox 360: $350 (while I lied to myself, saying I bought this for other games, I really got it because I wanted to play Rock Band)
Rock Band Game Disc: $60
Rock Band Drums: $80
Guitar Hero 3 (also for wireless guitar): $100
Misc. Hardware for quieting drums: $20
Plug and Play drum sensors: $50
DLC: ~70
Drum Throne: $80
And then, because I'm quite obsessive, when I really enjoy something...
Tama Rock Star shells: $350
Sabian AAX fusion 13" hi hats: $200
Sabian B8 16" Crash: $55
Zildjian K 22" Ride: $280
Zildjian K 16" Dark Thin Crash: $175
Drum Hardware: $220

So, all said, I've blown over two grand. Fortunately, I seem to be on the tail end of my spending for this hobby. Sticks and drum heads are comparatively cheap.

[0tj]

That is the EXACT drum throne that I got with my real set.

[DSOTM]

i think it would be a p. cool idea for hmx to sell a micstand and drum throne in like a pack
that would be pretty cool

[cjpicton]

Bought the ps3 and the game bundle the same day.

Wasn't happy with the tv, so had to buy a larger one with the high def for the playstation.

Then since I am impatient, a second game bundle for the guitar.
(everything else is still in the box).

Plus whatever DLC and such.

Don't even want to add it up.

[C-Pr0mpt]

Funny this thread pops up because I was just figuring this out the other day while on lunch break. Except I added more then just Rock Band, I included Guitar Hero items as well. It was interesting to me because when Guitar Hero came out I thought it was so stupid until I played it and now this is what I've spent because of my addiction:

Guitar Hero II w/Guitar for PS2: $80
Guitar Hero I for PS2: $40
2nd Guitar for GH PS2: $60
Guitar Hero 80's PS2: $20 (sale w/ coupon at Best Buy)
Guitar Hero III PS2: $50
PS3: $600
Guitar Hero III PS3 w/Guitar: $100
2nd Guitar for GH3 PS3: $60
GH3 DLC: Roughly $30
Rock Band: $170
2nd RB Guitar: $60
RB Guitar Skin (from GHSkinz): $16
Drum Set Pads (from RockBandDrumSoft): $15
Omega Pedal for Drum Set: $75
RB DLC: Roughly $145*

TOTAL: Roughly $1,521 +tax (+shipping on some items)

I dread to think of all the other related games and songs I'll be paying for in the future.


Yeah so, as if I really need to mention it, my wife hates these games with a passion.


*This includes DLC I haven't been able to yet will download when PS3 Store updates, and this weeks DLC which I will definately be buying.

[Zildjian77]

PS3 ~ $400
Rock Band bundle ~ $160
DLC ~ $35
Pedal Metal ~ $15
Materials to make pad silencers ~ $7
Zildjian anti-vibe drumsticks ~ $11

and my most recent purchase...

Rock Band drum badge shirt ~ $23 :p

[metalfenix]

Rock Band special edition - 170$
shipping to Venezuela - 74$
Custom taxes - 100$ (more or less)
Extra Logitech Vantage Mic - 30$

Total : 374$ .....and I have to buy the extra guitar yet .....:p

[ReverseEngineer]

so far I'm totally winning this thread.

[MasterTick]

so far I'm totally winning this thread.

That's not something to be proud of :P

Rock Band - 170
DLC - 100 ish
Yamaha DTXpress IV - 1500
Pacific Drums by DW DP602C Double Pedal - 170

[tsrail]

...as my wife will realize the depths of my obsession.

But it is good to know I'm not the only one that needs serious professional help.

PS3 $400
RB $160
Extra RB Guitar $60
Hub/USB extensions $?
Mic Stand $50
Throne $100
DLC - couple bucks every other week.

Of course, my old 1080i TV sucks. Getting a new LCD 1080P next week - $2500+?

Hanging the new TV on the wall, so I need new furniture arrangement in the family room. New Couch/Sofa - $1500

Recliner/glider won't match - new recliner - $600

Old furniture needs to go to basement. Need to finish the drop ceiling - to make the space usable. $1800

Won't be happy with the new room arrangements - will feel cluttered. New House - $425,000

(...If only I was kidding....) :eek:

[GenTVDinner]

That's not something to be proud of :P

Rock Band - 170
DLC - 100 ish
Yamaha DTXpress IV - 1500
Pacific Drums by DW DP602C Double Pedal - 170

Yamaha DTXpress IV - how did you get this to work with rockband? Or did you just get it to just play drums without all the noise?

[CookiesR4U]

rockband game $60
gh III $90 (for the stickers)
$150

yea i kno im pretty crazy to spend all that money

[davidshek]

Yamaha DTXpress IV - how did you get this to work with rockband? Or did you just get it to just play drums without all the noise?

There's a really big thread about how to do that here:

http://www.rockband.com/forums/showthread.php?t=20420

I'm not gonna list all the money I've spent on this cause only an idiot puts into writing that which he is trying to hide from his wife/girlfriend! :D

[MasterTick]

Yamaha DTXpress IV - how did you get this to work with rockband? Or did you just get it to just play drums without all the noise?
I bought it because I am going to learn to play actual drums. :)

[GenTVDinner]

There's a really big thread about how to do that here:

http://www.rockband.com/forums/showthread.php?t=20420

I'm not gonna list all the money I've spent on this cause only an idiot puts into writing that which he is trying to hide from his wife! :D

I actually just found that thread and a few others. I've been asking for an electronic kit for the birthday since getting rock band. So now I can put it to even better use. The stock RB kit is fine for playing medium/hard. Expert it just doesn't cut it. I made my own pedal out of a practice pad/bass pedal setup and tried the Vic firth drum mute pads. But still nearly impossible to nail solid fast drum rolls or anything. They simply do not respond like any of the ones ive played in sam ash.

[davidshek]

But still nearly impossible to nail solid fast drum rolls or anything. They simply do not respond like any of the ones ive played in sam ash.

Yep, you're absolutely right. Hopefully some company will come out with a better kit for this game, cause the RB stock kit just doesn't cut it for playing on Expert.

[C-Pr0mpt]

so far I'm totally winning this thread.

Unfortunately for me, you're actually losing. I didn't add my TV or real instrument like some other people because I thought they were not legitimate additions to this discussion.

[LankanLatino]

well lets see

360 + Rock Band = around 600 bucks
(i dont remember the individual prices, i bought them together. but im in canada so the price mightve been higher than you guys)

DLC = 40 bucks, plus another 45 in a 2800 card thats ****ed up and isnt working, i been calling Microsoft for over a week now so they're finally gonna call me tomorrow night and let me know how to go about this problem.

so total - 680 canadian dollars

im considering buying the destroyer pedal, but to get it will run me 100 bucks and considering im living off my tax return money i dont wanna shell out all my money right away :rolleyes:

[stickshady]

First we begin with.
Rockband special edition bundle-170 bucks
New 58" Samsung 1080p plasma tv $3199
Wireless stratocaster 59.99
Guitar wall hangers- 10.99
Microphone stand-18 dollars
Dlc Too many ms points to keep track of
New home theatre on the way

Just bought a new house so making a dedicated home theatre/game room to house my mini guitar center.

[metalfenix]

Rock Band special edition - 170$
shipping to Venezuela - 74$
Custom taxes - 100$ (more or less)
Extra Logitech Vantage Mic - 30$

Total : 374$ .....and I have to buy the extra guitar yet .....:p

Holy cow, I forgot the damn DLC.....so the count goes:

Rock Band special edition - 170$
shipping to Venezuela - 74$
Custom taxes - 100$ (more or less)
Extra Logitech Vantage Mic - 30$
DLC - 22,4 $

Total of my addiction : 396,4 $ ...And I plan to go on a buying rampage once the PS store re-opens the next thursday.

[ironsickel]

Some big spenders in here. Loved the comment about buying a new house to accomodate the game.

On a serious note, I have been considering getting a hot tub, since I have back issues which playing drums seems to exacerbate. I suppose I could add the cost of that to my list :)

Any drummers out there have any suggestions for alleviating back pain while playing? Am I doing something wrong?

[GenTVDinner]

Yep, you're absolutely right. Hopefully some company will come out with a better kit for this game, cause the RB stock kit just doesn't cut it for playing on Expert.

Yea I don't even attempt Run to the hills anymore because im tired of trying to tap ridiculously light to eliminate any vibration to cause dead notes, or trigger other pads.

[AnarchyintheUK]

I got my bank statement today and now I have to update mine so I thought I might aswell post again. ( bloody hidden charges )

Rock Band Special Edition £150 or $300
DLC £40 or $80
Money to Entropay so I can buy DLC £2 or $4
Money to my bank for oh so kindly changing it from pounds to bucks £12 or $24.

Total so far £202 or $ 404
I can't believe my bank is charging me 3 bucks a time just to change my money from pounds to dollars utterly bull****

[dady5000]

PS3: $400 (yes, I pretty much bought it only for Rock Band).
Rock Band: $170
2nd Strat: $60
DLC: ~$50

~$680

All of which was money well-spent.


The PS3 has more to offer than that! Enjoy Rock Band Though! :D

[ProfessorC]

There's a really big thread about how to do that here:

http://www.rockband.com/forums/showthread.php?t=20420

I'm not gonna list all the money I've spent on this cause only an idiot puts into writing that which he is trying to hide from his wife/girlfriend! :D

You see, my wife is an accountant, a professional at hiding money. Me as a mere rookie am just better off admiting to it.

RB - $170
GHII + 2nd Guitar - $150
2x Omega Pedals + Dual Rocker - $170
Drum Pads - $26
DLC - Whatever all of it costs today.

[maskofskin]

Rock Band Special Edition - $170
DLC - Around $100
Metal Pedal Reinforcement - $30
Gum Rubber - $30
Pearl 120 + Practice Pad and various other parts to build own pedal - $110
Mic stand and clip - $30
PVC, miter, Dremmel tool to build support struts - $70

Total: $540

[matt9519]

bundle: $170
les paul w/ game: $100
extra copy of game for brother: $60
DLC: $76

total: $406

[NIUiceprincess]

bundle: bridal shower gift so it was free

mic stand with boom arm + mic clip =$53

RB songs that i bought from itunes = $20

[Lanceres218]

rock band = $170
Sticks = $8
Rubber hose for tips of sticks= $10
New pedal = $35
Grip tap for pedal = $7
DLC's - $70
ROC-N-SOC throne = $150

So that would be $450 total on rockband and climbing as new mods and DLC's come out. Never ending money game :)

[dragsim]

360-- 450
New HD---- 50
Sticks and replacement heads---40
GH3 for the less paul----100
the Rb game itself----60
Stand Alone drums set----80
DLC-- about 120

Grand tottal to play RB 900 bucks

Kinda depressing when one looks at it this way...lol

[Moo Cow]

Rock Band - $149.99 (had $20 giftcard)
2 DLC Songs - ???.??

[Gocino]

Bunches of DLC - ??.??
2 Pair AntiVibe Sticks - $20
Mic Stand -$20
Mic Clip - $3 (broken)
Mic Clip - $9
Kegarator - $500
Keg - $130

[area]

I was just thinking about this over the weekend. I will only list the things that are *actually* RB related and only used for RB (I think TV's are a bit of a stretch).

RB Bundle - $170

GH3 (Just for a guitar that wasn't a Strat) - $79 ($20 already deducted for immediate trade in of game)

2nd copy of GH3 when Les Paul got sick (6 months of constant use) - $79 (see above)

Real drum bass pedal after 2nd plastic POS bit the dust - $50

Drum throne to end all drum thrones - $250

Foam to make pads - $15

Gum rubber pads when foam ones wore out - $35

DLC - $128 and counting

So there is a $806 in legitimate RB purchases. I have no idea what it has cost me in Kindle downloads that my wife gets because I play to much, but that is another question all together.

[BIG_RANDOM]

Rock Band Bundle ~ $170
Omega Pedal ~ $110 (shipping was like $30)
All DLC ~ $175 (in Canada we get jipped big time)
Elastic bands for Sock Mod ~ $2.99
Drum Throne ~ $60

Grand Total: $518 +

[harper83087]

i have only bought the game so far but my costs will by skyrocketing once i get money...im too impatient to wait for an RMA so i'm going to buy a new drumset (maybe two) so i have one that will always work and one i can turn into my "frankenset" and do all the mods to and everything, plus attempt to make my own pedal for cheaper than 75 bucks if not ill say screw it an order the omega

[ironsickel]

Rock band has become a hobby for me in every respect, including the money pit aspect of most hobbies.

I'm enjoying the hell out of the game, but out of curiosity, I began compiling a list.

Wonder how everybody else's "list" measures up.

Rock Band Game: $170
Guitar hero 3 (for wireless guitar): $60
Guitar hero 2 + guitar (wife liked the thinner neck of the gh2 guitar): $60
Real drum sticks: $8
Drum mute mod: $22
Omega pedal: $75
Drum Throne: $45
DLC: ~$150 (and climbing!)

Total: ~$590 (and every penny so far has been well worth it!)

Well, I've decided to update my current list.

I've taken the plunge and just spent $900 on a a Tama Superstar drum kit and a four pack of Zildjan cymbals. Woot!

[bullyboy35]

360......$349 (already had it before RB)
Bundle..$170
DLC......73 songs?....No clue on how much.....I really don't want to know:)
Elite.....$449 (my year old 360 having fits but won't continually red ring...Went ahead and bought Elite if it finally does)

Already have GH 2 and 3 and extra mic that came with AI....Didn't buy any of those because of RB though....