Thrashdragon
28th Sep 2007, 03:54 PM
Finally!
From Gamespot (http://www.gamespot.com/xbox360/puzzle/rockband/news.html?sid=6180056&om_act=convert&om_clk=newlyadded&tag=newlyadded;title;1)
Shortly after Rock Band was first announced for the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3, retailers posted product pages for the game's various instruments and an all-in-one bundle. However, Harmonix and MTV Games remained stubbornly mum on the subject of pricing and package options for its music game.
That changed today, as a Harmonix rep confirmed for GameSpot that Amazon.com's latest changes to the game's price and release date are accurate. The online retailer is currently listing the Xbox 360 and PS3 bundles of the game for $169.99, with a November 23 release date.
In addition to that news, the representative also confirmed the PlayStation 2 version's price and release date. Last-gen gamers will have to wait a little longer to shred, but the price of admission won't be quite so steep, as the PS2 bundle will arrive December 10 and sell for $159.99. The game and instruments will also be available separately.
In May, results leaked from a focus group revealed MTV Games was asking potential customers about three price points--$150, $175, and $200. Shortly thereafter, GameStop began listing the entire bundle for $199, indicating that Harmonix, MTV Games, and distributor Electronic Arts had opted for the highest price point possible.
$30 cheaper than expected, which is good. Releasing on Black Friday ensures that if you want it, you better preorder it.
From Gamespot (http://www.gamespot.com/xbox360/puzzle/rockband/news.html?sid=6180056&om_act=convert&om_clk=newlyadded&tag=newlyadded;title;1)
Shortly after Rock Band was first announced for the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3, retailers posted product pages for the game's various instruments and an all-in-one bundle. However, Harmonix and MTV Games remained stubbornly mum on the subject of pricing and package options for its music game.
That changed today, as a Harmonix rep confirmed for GameSpot that Amazon.com's latest changes to the game's price and release date are accurate. The online retailer is currently listing the Xbox 360 and PS3 bundles of the game for $169.99, with a November 23 release date.
In addition to that news, the representative also confirmed the PlayStation 2 version's price and release date. Last-gen gamers will have to wait a little longer to shred, but the price of admission won't be quite so steep, as the PS2 bundle will arrive December 10 and sell for $159.99. The game and instruments will also be available separately.
In May, results leaked from a focus group revealed MTV Games was asking potential customers about three price points--$150, $175, and $200. Shortly thereafter, GameStop began listing the entire bundle for $199, indicating that Harmonix, MTV Games, and distributor Electronic Arts had opted for the highest price point possible.
$30 cheaper than expected, which is good. Releasing on Black Friday ensures that if you want it, you better preorder it.