Rock Band Drum Set - Playstation 2/Playstation 3

by BD&A

• Captures the raw power, physicality, and sheer enjoyment of real drumming.. Game sold separately.
• Big circular pads that can take a bashing!
• An awesome foot pedal that emulates the resistance and speed of a real kick drum pedal
• Real drum sticks
• Built in joypad with buttons and direction pad for easy control of menus and other UI

Product Details

• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B000TT0KQ6
• Product Dimensions: 30 x 15 x 8.5 inches ; 36 pounds
• Media: Video Game
• Release Date: February 15, 2008
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (83 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #10,270 in Video Games (See Top 100 in Video Games)
  • #3 in Video Games > PlayStation 3 > Accessories > Controllers > Music Controllers > Drums
• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes

Product Description

Platform: PLAYSTATION 3, PlayStation2

Electronic Arts RB Drum Set PS2/PS3 Rock Band Drum Set PS2 / PS3. The Rock Band Drum Kit allows players to unleash the power of rock-and-roll drumming - featuringfour durable drum pads, a kick pedal, drum stand,and authentic wooden sticks. Use the Rock Band Drum Kit to upgrade to a full band, play head-to-heador versus mode with your friends (online enabledwith Xbox 360 and PS3 software), or play through solo tour mode on your own.

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

11 of 12 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Works great with Guitar hero world tour (ps3) January 21, 2009

By Tyler Knight

Platform for Display:PLAYSTATION 3, PlayStation2

Fun: 5.0 out of 5 stars   

This drum set is a great value for under $30. If you have Guitar Hero World Tour (PS3) it works great, thats why I bought it. The software automatically converts the game play to 4 spaces from 5 (since guitar hero world tour drums have 5 drum pads, and this has only 4). If you're considering buying guitar hero world tour drums, not only will you spend $80 more on ebay for them, they don't work as good. I've played both a good amount and the symbols on the guitar hero drums set often fail to respond. You have to hit them just right, its very annoying. Just type "symbol problem guitar hero drums" in google and you'll see many people complaining about this issue. Another issue with the guitar hero drum set is that it doesn't have a bar to hold the bass kick in place. I have to commonly pause the game to readjust it. This one does have a bar, and the all of the drum pads work every time. If they cost the same I'd still buy this one.
My reccomendation, buy guitar hero world tour bundble (often available for $60 many places) add this for $27, and add a mic for $15, you get the whole set for about $100, can't beat that.

Pro: Compatible with guitar hero world tour ps3, inexpensive, very responsive, Pretty sturdy set for the money, has bar for bass kick.

Cons: Its wired, which isn't a big deal for me, and it doesn't have the symbols (which are fun when they work). I've read alot of reviews about the bass kick breaking, but I've used mine alot for about month with no problem.

Conclusion: If you own guitar hero world tour (ps3) you should buy this drumset.

8 of 11 people found the following review helpful

1.0 out of 5 stars Not CYMBALS combatilble January 5, 2012

By A. Moskowitz

Platform for Display:PLAYSTATION 3, PlayStation2|Verified Purchase

Fun: 5.0 out of 5 stars   

This is the old version of the drums. They do not work with the cymbals and do not work with "PRO" mode on Rock Band 3 (you need the Cymbals for that). It's nearly impossible to find affordable RB2 or RB3 drums, so you may have to settle on these. They're not a very good value for $90.

7 of 10 people found the following review helpful

1.0 out of 5 stars Great game but foot pedal is cheap and breaks easily May 26, 2008

By D Griego

Platform for Display:PLAYSTATION 3, PlayStation2

Fun: 5.0 out of 5 stars   

My son loves this game and plays it more than any other. I rate it a 5 for fun but a one overall as it is expensive and is not made very well. The bad thing about this drum set is the foot pedal. It is cheap and not very sturdy. As a matter of fact the drum set that I just purchased less than a month ago already has a broken foot pedal. This is the second broken foot pedal for us in a three month period . Contacting the mfg is difficult and getting it replaced is difficult. They really need to make a better pedal and also should make it so that the pedal can be purchased as a separate component with buying a complete new drum set. Look on the Internet under "rock band drum pedal" and see how many people have had the same problem with breakage.

7 of 10 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Review on the drum set itself February 29, 2008

By jennie

Platform for Display:PLAYSTATION 3, PlayStation2

Fun: 5.0 out of 5 stars   

I got my Rock Band Drum Set in the mail the other day. This review is only for the drum set since the game hasn't arrived yet. I was really suprised when I opened the box. I was honestly expecting cheap flimsy plastic. For a "toy" it is really pretty sturdy. It has some weight to it (the shipping thing says 30something lbs.), so it won't be sliding all over the place. The drum heads are rubbery. It also comes with wooden drum sticks. It is really more than I expected...I don't feel so bad for paying what I did for it. ;)

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Lots of fun!! January 11, 2010

By Donna

Platform for Display:PLAYSTATION 3, PlayStation2|Verified Purchase

Fun: 5.0 out of 5 stars   

I purchased this as a Christmas gift for my 12 year old son. He had ask for Rock Band 2 for Christmas and I had a hard time finding this item in the local stores. He thinks it is awesome and plays it everyday. The drums do come with two drum sticks.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars VERY FUN January 6, 2010

By S. Kabir

Platform for Display:PLAYSTATION 3, PlayStation2|Verified Purchase

Fun: 5.0 out of 5 stars   

I used this for rock band 2 for almost a year now and it never broke and works great even though me and my friends played really hard on it

4.0 out of 5 stars Rock Band drum set is a good deal! May 10, 2009

By J. Rios

Platform for Display:PLAYSTATION 3, PlayStation2

Fun: 5.0 out of 5 stars   

I bought this drum set for use with Guitar Hero World Tour for the PS3. Compatibility was no issue, as the PS3 downloaded a patch as soon as I plugged in the drum set into the console. Overall the drums work flawlessly, (depending on your skill level of course!) and I would recommend this drum set to anyone. Having the seat or throne is sometimes a necessity as standing or sitting at a awkward angle affects the way you use the drum pedal. I found that not sitting correctly sometimes cramps your shins or limits your speed and accuracy. Be prepared for a some noise while playing, it doesn't bother you while you play, but if there is someone else in the house they may hear a constant tapping and it may cause an annoyance in parents or spouses. There are silencers available, but you can search the web if you prefer to make your own. Overall a great drum set and good fun!

5.0 out of 5 stars rock band rocks January 9, 2009

By Dee Poole

Platform for Display:PLAYSTATION 3, PlayStation2

Fun: 5.0 out of 5 stars   

rock band is awesome! my 12 yr old son and his friends love it!we thought guitar hero was cool but this is even better. my son plays drums at school and loves this drum set from rock band. now he wants a 'real' drum set!
i have read reviews on how the pedal can break, so far its holding up perfect and we have had no problems. but i will say i did some research and it must be a common problem for the pedals to break but on ebay you can buy pedal replacement kits for $20.
also you can buy drum silencer pads. we havent tried them yet but plan on getting them. reviews say that original rock band silencers are not as good as other brands. the sticks tapping (or pounding) on the drum pads can get annoying hearing it from the other room. you hear the drum tapping over the music.
all in all i think harmonix did great with this game! i would recommend rock band to all.