Dunno. Just assuming it will be ridiculously expensive and that I will not be able to get most of it.

Yeah, not gonna go beyond game/keyboard, since I already have a full set of instruments.

Really just want the keyboard and squire strat most of all. But as I don't own any other Rock Bands, I wouldn't mind having the full set just this one time.

My advice is to pick up the first 2 games on the cheap and import the music over. You'll be missing a ton of songs otherwise.

I'll probably pass on the keyboard and just get game and pro guitar.

A Game/Pro Drum/Pro Guitar bundle won't happen.

Just getting the keyboard for starters. I want to move to a real guitar at some point, but I'm not rushing out for that.

And I already have the Ion kit, so....

http://xbox360.ign.com/articles/112/1123373p1.html
So, 3 bucks per song if you want Pro Guitar.

I can dig it.

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lol pause it at the 5:07 mark and read the message at the bottom.

Bungie did that, too. Cool, though I wouldn't have minded somebody hitting the leaderboards first.

How long does Activision have rights to GH: Met's songs?

Dunno if the Mustang Pro Guitar has been delayed or what. Amazon has preorder shipping date at Nov. 16. Mad Catz site has these dates.

Xbox 360 is 11/16/2010
Wii is 11/22/2010
PS3 is 11/24/2010

Wonder if they will be in stores on release day. Getting this at Wal Mart at Midnight the 26th so I hope so.

OK, got this but no pro instruments yet, obvz. But the upgraded career would be worth it for the money alone :heart:

Just realised how early this came out on the net. Holy fuck.

Turns out Amazon shipped some pre-orders early by mistake.

Oh, and if you bought the stage kit, it doesn't work at all...

Well, if I get my way, they'll be getting at least £200 off me in accessories, so I doubt they'll starve :'(

Gotta wait for the RB2 update to come out so I can export my RB2 disc now.

IGN:

Hey Hasney. Since you have been playing this, tell us about Career mode.

It's very goal orientated. Like "complete these warmup songs for bonus fans" bu the main part is going from place to place, starting on the subway and playing 2-3 songs from a choice of 3 setlists at 3-5 venues and your performance gets you more fans to get up the ranks.

As well as earning stars in these songs, you can also earn spades by doing certain things like have a certain streak or deploying overdrive a number of times.

Theres also little cutscenes showing you arriving, setting up or fans queuing outside. It's pretty awesome.

So what the fuck, are they going to release the Squire when this drops or not?

No, I think the Squire has been delayed. I read it will probably cost about 300 bucks. Fuck that, I'll buy one used later maybe, but for now I'll just get the Mustang.

People still are unsure whether the Mustang will be available at launch. I won't get my hopes up.

300 bucks? Fuck, that's annoying. It had better be at least decent in terms of playability. I don't want to buy the Mustang, but I'm not going to pay 300 bucks for a shitty, unplayable Squire.

looks almost like she has a dong

Apparently there's going to be a Billy Joel pack as well. another dozen songs to add to my library.

http://www.usatoday.com/life/movies/...oel20_ST_N.htm

Is that the chick from freezepop or something?

Hot.

New member.

New member of what?

Feezepop.

About an hour and a a half away! Just read Dani California and Black Hole Sun from RB1 don't show up in 3. That kinda sucks.

8.5 from IGN. RB2 had a 9.0 I think?

Yeah, a 9. Some of IGN's criticism comes from Pro Guitar being "Dumb" and this either being a new experience or just a track pack.

Everyone else seems to love it, guitar included. Silly IGN.

Well, no pro guitar at Wal Mart. :(

Guess I'll have to wait.

It's been delayed until November 26th over here :'(

They might be fulfilling pre-orders and not have enough stock for general release, so keep your eye on it.

I think they meant the mode. They said something about how at that point you should get a real guitar instead if a plastic one, etc. etc. It's the same stupid "You're not a real musician" argument, only now that there's a pro option, they're bitching about how there shouldn't be or something.

Shrodinger's argument, I guess. Until observed, it's both good and bad.

Amazon lists it as either the 16th or the 26th in the States, too.

No release date on the Squier, either.

I didn't know the Mustang could operate as a MIDI controller.

Yeah, the MIDI thing is what convinced memto drop the cash on it, considering the Squier that I really wanted is likely to be much more expensive.

What is the deal with that midi device that allowed you to plug in a real keyboard? Is that out? I play piano, and I'm not going to get the keyboard controller when I have a real keyboard I could use.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00409...8132336&sr=8-1

Nov 28th as well :|

Won't be getting it til then, in that case.

Got it. I'm just thinking of getting the ION drums so I can try pro drums mode. Not a fan of keyboard and I don't really want to learn real guitar.

Dear Amazon.com Customer,

The Amazon Video Games team thanks you for your pre-order of Rock Band 3. Now it's time to get you your bonus code.

Here is your bonus code: BLUE-ORANGE-ORANGE-BLUE-ORANGE-ORANGE-BLUE-BLUE This code will give you access to the Rock Band 3 pre-order bonus guitar.

How to Use Your Code:
Step 1: Insert Rock Band 3 software into your console.
Step 2: From the main menu, enter the code using your Rock Band 3 controls.

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lol thanks

Best Buy and Gameshark.com had some Mustangs but they're sold out of course. Gameshark said next shipment is on 11/5/10. Everyone else says Nov. 16.

Pretty fucking stupid that they planned this game for almost 2 years and couldn't get the guitars manufactured.:|

Just enter your code from the rb2 manual

No, on RB2. Also costs 800 points.

Redeem your code from the RB2 manual through the RB3 menus

800 microsoft points

Oh yeah, it's on get more songs. My bad.

Time to find a cheap RB2...

I need a points card.

Played this quite a bit tonight. Made my full band, Supernatural Demon Hunters. Love the little "cutscenes" as you go to a gig and set up, and when you get new rides. Getting goals is fun.

Oh, and when you edit your character, go to the T Shirt Shop (the second to last one) and you will find a Metallica T Shirt!

Just like in 2!

And 1! (I think!)

D Mac wouldn't put that kind of thought into it. The erection he gets the second he sees "Metallica" cuts off flow to his brain.

Which would be impressive, except he only has a 2 inch cock.

:p

Didn't know it was in 2. I thought this might be a teaser to Metallica signing to RB after the GH contract was up. :(

Yeeeeeeesssssssssssss got this earlier, but no time to play it till after the weekend :(

Going through the keyboard lesson. My technique is sloppy as fuck, but at least they make it accessible.

So from the announcement this week (Doors plus a Rush single), am I to take it that pro mode for DLC will always require an extra dollar?

Yep, it was announced earlier. I think (not sure) you can get the regular DLC without Pro for regular price.

Total score rankings top 1% in guitar

aint no thang

But I'll be dropped down to 50% once I stop playing this this weekend

Wadding and Kane Knight are not accepting my invites

Was busy. Not a slight.

Now if it was Wadding, I'd totaly slight him.

Probably not gonna get this for a few months. Everyone I play with is far too spread out and either don't play games regularly, have a PS3 or don't have the game.

I can do anything but vocals currently, because I've got a cold or something that's fucking my ability to speak, let alone sing.

This weekend's double XP weekend for Red Dead Redemption, so I'm not sure how much I'll be playing RB3. Still, if you hit me up with an invite and I'm free, I'll probably join.

I'm doing the endless setlist challenge today if anyone is interested in helping.

Anyone?

Never again. Omg

Aren't those shits like 7 hours long? Why?????????

For an achievement

50 whole points

I thought I went to great lengths for achievements. Fuck that noise.

At least there's no "Bladder of Steel" this time around.

RB3 has some pretty bullshit avheivements though.

Never did any of the "Endless Setlists". Never even thought about doing it, in fact. I think it would make me hate the guy for a while.

If you have a dog, why not lay your box flat? Dogs are dumb and do shit like that all the time.

http://store.gameshark.com/viewItem....idCategory=323

Gameshark.com has Mustang pro guitars in. Too bad I'm broke right now. :(

I'm tempted to get the Mustang now, knowing the Suier might be 300 bucks and with no knowledge of how playable it will end up being.

Still probably wait for the end of the holidays thought.

March 1st

$280

Start saving now.

I was ranked #10 in guitar last night. I was ranked #3 at drums at one point too, but this has most likely dropped by a bit.

Eh, Will probably just stick to the Mustang.

Available on Xbox 360, Wii and PlayStation 3 system (Nov. 9):

Bon Jovi – “Bad Medicine”
Bon Jovi – “Blaze of Glory”
Bon Jovi – “Have a Nice Day”
Bon Jovi – “I’ll Be There For You”
Bon Jovi – “It’s My Life”
Bon Jovi – “Lay Your Hands On Me”
Bon Jovi – “Livin’ on a Prayer (RB3 version)” X
Bon Jovi – “Runaway” X
Bon Jovi – “Wanted Dead or Alive (RB3 version)” X
Bon Jovi – “We Weren’t Born to Follow”
Bon Jovi – “Who Says You Can’t Go Home”
Bon Jovi – “You Give Love a Bad Name (RB3 version)” X
Deftones – “My Own Summer (Shove It)” X
New Order – “Blue Monday” X
Talking Heads – “Burning Down the House” X

(All tracks are original master recordings)

(These tracks will be available in Europe on PlayStation 3 system Nov. 10)

These tracks will be available for purchase as individual tracks, as well as “Bon Jovi Greatest Hits: Rock Band Edition” on Xbox 360, PlayStation 3 system and Wii. Tracks marked with “X” will include Pro Guitar and Pro Bass expansions for $0.99 per song.

From what I've read, even if you have some of the old Bon Jovi songs from the previous games, you still have to pay full price if you want the updated ones, and you would have 2 versions of the song on your HDD, and you can't delete individual songs from an import. Lame

Just ordered one! 2 day shipping. Will get it next week!

WOOOOOOOOOOO suck it PUNKS

Getting my keyboard shipped from back home. Can't wait for that adapter to hit.

Considering you're the only one in here actually jizzing over the Mustang...:lol:

Anyway, let me know how it plays.

Or else. *shakes fist*

I've put in a request as a Christmas presentfor the Mustang and the keyboard as a hack-up.

Can't afford either until the new year annoyingly.

Can you still use the pro guitar for regular bass and guitar parts?

I need to replace one of my guitars anyway. When I think about spending 80-ish bucks for a fake guitar and 150 more for another fake guitar for the full experience, I get annoyed.

But keys can play either pro mode or fake keys. So I'm hoping the Mustang at least can do that.

Yeah you can. It's a bit of a bitch though because the first fret is green, second red etc. s if a new player comes, that'll be difficult.

Also, the spacing between frets is larger and no whammy bar for extra energy on sustain notes.