Customer Reviews

Wii The Beatles: Rock Band Special Value Edition

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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!

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!

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.

I love the game, the guitar is okay, but the drums are wired and you have to plug into the back of the Wii. This was a deal breaker for me and I will be taking it back tomorrow. One week later: I took rock band Beatles back but bought the game. I bought Guitar Hero World Tour online for a lot cheaper and all of the instruments work perfectly with the Beatles game! I love it! Couldn't stop playing it with friends tonight! The extra microphones are especially fun, where one person gets to sing the melody and 2 other can sing the harmony. Incredible! We had 6 people playing at once (2 extra microphones were needed though). Definitely worth getting the game, but with Guitar Hero World Tour instruments!

Let me preface by saying I've never played any other version of Rock Band or Guitar Hero. The controllers may be better on them. Obviously, by buying the basic pack, I don't care that much about the looks or wires of the controllers, I want to play Beatles songs. The game was highly enjoyable. It took about three days of non-stop playing to get through everything "singing" only. I've only played a little with the drums and guitar and need much more practice to get through those levels. If you aren't a hard-core gamer and you just want to have fun for a reasonable amount of money and you love the Beatles, this is your game. I don't understand why someone would buy a set with instruments if they already had ones from another game anyway... maybe I just don't understand since I've never tried those games. The only problem I had was switching from one instrument to another in game without having to go all the way back to the Wii menu and that's not that big of a deal. It just seems that if the controller is plugged in when you are playing whether you are using it or not, it should recognize it and let you switch to it. No big deal.

Who doesn't love the Beatles? This game was so well thought out, including snippets of conversation from recording sessions, great graphics, and rare photos and video. We have played with friends a few times and gotten so into it that we had to keep playing until we finished the game! I do think some of the songs are easier than other Rock Band songs, but that is helping me to work up to expert level in this game and then go back to Rock Band 2 at a higher level. The best part is that there isn't a song that I don't know or don't want to play. I can't wait for downloadable content.
Now that I have seen what the Rock Band 2 instruments are like, I feel cheated having bought the Special Value Edition. There is no value in this package at all; the instruments are inferior. Although the Beatles game is wonderful, my experience has been compromised by feeling that I have been ripped off by purchasing the special value edition. The Beatles game deserves 5 stars; the special value edition deserves 1.

I found that the Beatles Rock Band game is great. I love the way it plays and how fun it is.

However, I am not thrilled that none of the instruments are wireless. In addition, this Special value Edition for the WII comes with a USB hub with 4 ports to plug in the microphone and instruments. However, it does NOT come with a power supply for the hub. I discovered that other versions come with a powered hub - the XBox360 version and the more expensive version of the WII. I ended up having to buy a power adaptor for $40 in order to be able to use the hub. It wasted my time and my money and if I didn't enjoy the game so much, I would have just returned it.

We bought this for my mother for her birthday because she is a HUGE Beatles fan. She's never played any Rockband game before but it didn't take her long to catch on. True the instruments are all RockBand 1 instruments but for the money I expected that. If you really want the upgraded package buy the upgraded model. As for the game itself, the songs are great and the audio snipits inbween loading is great. I recommend this for any fan of the Beatles. :)

I originally saw this in a large box store for $189, and using my android phone did a price check. Sure enough Amazon was listing the same package for just $99! That's what this box store was charging for 1 wireless guitar.


What's Inside? -
Anyway the kit includes the Beatles game, 1 guitar, drumset, and 1 mic.

What's not inside ? -
You don't get the little frills like the cloth "Beatles" kick drum banner (to make your drum set look official) or the nifty mic stand.

But I don't think those are worth $89, so I was happy to pass them up.

Gameplay -
its great. We are Beatles fanatics anyway, so its great to rock the songs we have been singing for years.

Shipping was fast too, I think it was 4 days from order to delivery.

[...], this bundle is a total marketing [...]. its says nothing on the box about the RB1 peripherals, and they were just sitting in the warehouse so EA said hey lets bundle these outdated crappy RB1 instruments with the new Beatles rock band game. [...]!!!! who the heck wants a wired drum set? the RB1 wireless guitar is inferior to RB2 and it does not include a USB expansion adapter. i returned this bundle the next day. just get the game.