The Beatles: Rock Band

by MTV Games

Product Features

• Hear never released conversations among the band during Abbey Road recording sessions.
• Along with The Beatles: Rock Band game, this Special Value version includes the Rock Band standard instrument controllers: guitar, drum kit, microphone, and guitar strap.
• Advanced Harmonix game technology brings The Beatles experience to life, including three-part vocal harmonies with support for up to three microphones.
• Experience historic Beatles performance venues from the Cavern Club to the roof at Savile Row.
• Developed and co-created with The Beatles, providing a true-to-life gaming experience.

Product Details

• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B002I7A832
• Product Dimensions: 23.7 x 16.2 x 15.2 inches ; 20.4 pounds
• Media: Video Game
• Release Date: September 9, 2009
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (54 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #11,193 in Video Games (See Top 100 in Video Games)
  • #37 in Video Games > Wii > Rhythm > Musical Instruments
• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes

Product Description

Platform: Nintendo Wii | Edition: Special Value Bundle

Amazon.com Product Description

The Beatles: Rock Band Special Value Edition gives fans on the Wii what they've been waiting for: the ability to experience The Beatles' legendary story from the inside, at a price that any gamer can afford. Consisting of a copy of The Beatles: Rock Band, bundled with the full standard set of Rock Band instrument controllers, players don't just watch and listen as Fab Four make rock history, create landmark records and conquer the world-for the first time, you'll be part of the band. Game software is compatible with Guitar Hero and most other instrument controllers for Wii, as well as third party microphones including SingStar and Lips, making the addition of an optional additional controller simple. Play across all band eras. View larger. A variety of play venues. View larger. Master classic Beatles harmonies. View larger. Standard Rock Band controller set. View larger. The Game Join John, Paul, George and Ringo on-stage at legendary shows, behind closed doors in the recording studio, and in dreamscapes that bring the psychedelic imagery of the latter stage of their career to life. The acclaimed Rock Band elements of interactive play and full-band capacity are here as well, but with brand-new additions. One of these is full three-part harmonies, which challenge you to recreate The Beatles’ vocal blend — a first for any music game and facilitated by the game's support for up to three microphone controllers. In addition, the game supports custom-built controllers modeled after the actual instruments that the Fab Four played, and eventually helped to make iconic, audio straight from the masters and graphics that take you on a magical tour through the key moments in The Beatles history. Produced with the full cooperation of The Beatles and Apple Corps, the game is packed with hidden fab extras that will push you and up to five of your friends to master the songs both online and offline in order to hear rare audio and view unseen photos from the archives. The Song List The Beatles were one of the most prolific bands of all time, churning out memorable hit after hit and this reflected in the song list of The Beatles: Rock Band. From "I Want to Hold Your Hand" to "Get Back," every song in The Beatles: Rock Band comes directly from the Abbey Road master tapes. More than 40 songs are included with the game, spanning the length of The Beatles’ career, with more to follow via download at the in-game The Beatles: Rock Band Music Store for Wii, using Wii points purchased through the Wii Shop Channel. The full list of hits supplied with the game disc include: I Saw Her Standing There Boys Do You Want To Know A Secret Twist And Shout I Wanna Be Your Man I Want to Hold Your Hand A Hard Day’s Night Can’t Buy Me Love I Feel Fine Eight Days A Week Ticket To Ride Day Tripper Drive My Car I’m Looking Through You If I Needed Someone Paperback Writer Taxman Yellow Submarine And Your Bird Can Sing Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band With a Little Help from My Friends Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds Getting Better Good Morning Good Morning I Am The Walrus Hello Goodbye Revolution Back In The U.S.S.R. Dear Prudence While My Guitar Gently Weeps Birthday Helter Skelter Hey Bulldog Don’t Let Me Down Come Together Something Octopus’s Garden I Want You (She’s So Heavy) Here Comes The Sun Dig A Pony I Me Mine I’ve Got A Feeling Get Back Within You Without You / Tomorrow Never Knows The End Standard Rock Band Instruments Equal Value The Rock Band Special Value Edition is all about providing players with the hottest music games at a value. The Beatles version of the Value Edition does this by bundling The Beatles: Rock Band with the standard Rock Band controllers and accessories. The Beatles: Rock Band is 100% compatible with these items. Game controllers provided include: a Rock Band guitar, Rock Band drum kit with sticks, Rock Band microphone. The Gameplay Venues Having made music together in various capacities and combinations for more than ten years, The Beatles career is inextricably linked with a variety of venues. Follow The Beatles from their earliest days in locales in Liverpool and Hamburg, to their triumphant Ed Sullivan Show appearance and beyond. In addition, join them in the studio at Abbey Road and experience dreamscapes that put you inside the psychedelic era. Just a few of the famous venues players can expect to see in the game are: Cavern Club, The Ed Sullivan Theater, Shea Stadium, Budokan, Abbey Road, Rooftop, And many more. The Beatles: Rock Band Special Value Edition for Wii Includes: The Beatles: Rock Band software for Wii Standard Rock Band controllers and accessories, including: Rock Band guitar Rock Band drum kit, with sticks Rock Band microphone Game manual and controller assembly instructions

Product Description

"The Beatles: Rock Band Special Value Edition" includes a Rock Band Guitar, Rock Band Drum Kit, Microphone, Guitar Strap and "The Beatles: Rock Band" software. "The Beatles: Rock Band" gives fans what they've been waiting for: a chance to experience the Beatles' legendary story from the inside. You won't just watch and listen as the Beatles make rock history, create landmark records and conquer the world-for the first time, you'll be part of the band. The Beatles software is compatible with all Rock Band and most Guitar Hero and other instrument controllers, as well as third party microphones including SingStar and Lips. 45 legendary songs, including "I Saw Her Standing There", "I Want to Hold Your Hand", "I Feel Fine", "Day Tripper", "Taxman", "I Am the Walrus", "Back in the U.S.S.R.", "Octopus's Garden", "Here Comes the Sun", and "Get Back". Additional songs will be available for download through "The Beatles: Rock Band" music store.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

167 of 172 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Don't make the same mistake - this is not a value at all, September 16, 2009

By 

Z. Kaplan (Chicago, Il) - See all my reviews

= Fun:5.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: Wii The Beatles: Rock Band Special Value Edition (Video Game)

I bought this and while the game itself is a blast, here's the realization I made after reading an online PSA that did the research I should have done myself:

$[...] The Beatles Rock Band Special Value Edition (Beatles Rock Band Game, original Rock Band instruments)

Or:

$[...] Rock Band 2 (Rock Band 2 game, newer instruments with improved design over original Rock Band instruments)
$[...] The Beatles Rock Band (software only)
(Amazon.com prices used.)

Unfortunately, overexcited at the prospect of buying the game for $[...] less than I thought I would have to, the $[...] set with special Beatles instruments being the only available edition previously, I purchased this edition.

So, don't make the same mistake that I did. Definitely get this wonderful game if you're considering it, as just about any review can tell you. But buy the Rock Band 2 set and the software alone, and you'll have better instruments and an extra game for the exact same price.

What a fool I was!

108 of 111 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Game is great... The Value Kit is a RIPP OFF!, September 11, 2009

By 

J. Peterson "Rocknroll" (KC) - See all my reviews
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= Fun:5.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: Wii The Beatles: Rock Band Special Value Edition (Video Game)

I Was so excited to order & get this game & VERY DISSAPOINTED When I found out the Drum kit & the Guitar were both Rock Band 1 instuments & NOT RB2! You can't add cymbals to the RB1 drums... & Why are they even still offering these when they have the RB2 drums?? Then come to find out the GH Drums & world tour guitar work with this game... So I think I will be returning this kit.. Just stick with the game!

53 of 54 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Love the game, disappointed with the peripherals, September 16, 2009

By 

LuiGirl "rumik fan" (Newark, CA) - See all my reviews

= Fun:5.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: Wii The Beatles: Rock Band Special Value Edition (Video Game)

The bundle came with RB1 peripherals! What's up with that! All the while I thought I'll be receiving the RB2 drum kit (I was planning on buying cymbals for it). The guitar keeps on disconnecting during the game! And that is with fresh batteries. I thought at first it was my distance that was the problem but no matter how near or far I get still disconnects during a song! I ended up buying a new guitar (made me spend more)

They should have made clear that this special value bundle comes with RB1 peripherals. It is just a bit misleading. They didn't say they'll be giving RB2, true but that is what they are selling now right? So logically the consumer will think he'll be getting the latest hardware right? I think they are just cleaning old stock that is why they came up with this.

I would not recommend this bundle. To be clear I love the game but this bundle is a disappointment. If you want a bundle just get the limited edition. Or just buy the peripherals individually or get the RB2 bundle then just get the Beatles software.

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