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Originally Posted by SoulReaver It'd be great if the game recognized if you have the ion drum kit plugged in and had a different shaped for cymbal notes (like a triangle instead of a circle). But yeah, too much space and money for me to buy it. Looks nice though

I wonder what happens when you use this with RB1 DLC though...what a waste. Unless they plan on re-rolling RB1 DLC to incorporate that (doubtful sigh).

Originally Posted by bardockkun http://www.bloomberg.com/apps/news?p...rA&refer=japan Well... Konami and Rock Revolution.

Why the hell would they only go after Harmonix/Viacom and not Red Octane/Activision?

-Brand new track choice screen
-No-Fail mode
-Jukebox mode
--Listen to music, but don't have to play
-In-game photo creator lets you set facial expressions and poses for your characters, add visual effects and then upload to RockBand.com


All of these features are great! The old track choice screen sucked. No Fail mode means that you can't play multiplayer just for fun with people who are new to the game. It's now the perfect party game in every way! Jukebox will add value to your music since you can listen to it like an MP3. And the photo creator will make the game's online community so much cooler.

Wow, now I have to buy that nice drum set... I guess that means no bundle for we Ion drumkit buyers, doesn't it? That or we can sell the regular drums.

Not sure if anyone has mentioned this but according to the article the cymbals are sold separately from the drum kit.

Im guessing it'll end up costing like 150 for the ion drums alone, then the cymbals are a separate expense? AND no double bass?

no sale.

Wait wtf - so if the cymbals are separate - how are they incorporated into play them?
I mean, not everyone will have them then. Seriously wtf.

Originally Posted by mav451 Wait wtf - so if the cymbals are separate - how are they incorporated into play them? I mean, not everyone will have them then. Seriously wtf.

They are just replications of the Green yellow and blue pads anyway, theyre the same pads placed differently.

well the ion set can be used as an electronic drum set as well...... so whats about an average cost on low end electronic drums? Then tack on $50 for it also working on Rock Band. I expect that to be the bad ass drum set price.

Originally Posted by Lokki Why the hell would they only go after Harmonix/Viacom and not Red Octane/Activision?

don't worry, it'll come. they're probably waiting until they release gh4 with the drum kit. the drums are probably the key to their argument. either way, bs. maybe they should spend more time making a better alternative to RB/GH... maybe get some actual master tracks.

Originally Posted by mav451 Wait wtf - so if the cymbals are separate - how are they incorporated into play them? I mean, not everyone will have them then. Seriously wtf.

A quick look at the picture of the drums answers that question... It doesn't hurt to think a little bit.

Originally Posted by DT778 Not sure if anyone has mentioned this but according to the article the cymbals are sold separately from the drum kit.

I think that's going to be for the regular RB2 drums, which are different then the Ion Kit. I thought.

Originally Posted by Jesus_S_Preston I think that's going to be for the regular RB2 drums, which are different then the Ion Kit. I thought.

yeah.. the Ion kit, which is pictured, has the whole thing.

the Rock Band drums out of the box need the cymbals bought separate, but since they are the same button essentially, why buy em?...

I like that the new drums will be pressure sensitive, quieter and rumor has it wireless... that's worth re-buying the instruments to me.

I'll be buying new drums regardless, just will depend on the price of the ion if I get it or not.

Originally Posted by mr ryles well the ion set can be used as an electronic drum set as well...... so whats about an average cost on low end electronic drums? Then tack on $50 for it also working on Rock Band. I expect that to be the bad ass drum set price.

Heh step into Guitar Center. They start at 3 digits. Key word is start.

Originally Posted by mav451 Heh step into Guitar Center. They start at 3 digits. Key word is start.

more specific please..... 3 digits can be $100

So wait, is the original Rock Band stuff usable with Rock Band 2?

I just looked over the track list and well seeing Dream ing Theater, Lacuna Coil, etc... (and a whole other shitload of songs), I may just be forcing my roommate and another to go three way on this beast. That tracklist blows my mind.

Originally Posted by Sir_Fragalot So wait, is the original Rock Band stuff usable with Rock Band 2?

For asking this question instead of reading the thread, you have to stand in the corner.

I think I'm going to get the game only when this comes out and buy the new drums down the line if I decide they're necessary.

Originally Posted by lordwow I think I'm going to get the game only when this comes out and buy the new drums down the line if I decide they're necessary.

Same

Originally Posted by LinkinPrime Damn...they made the GHIV drums look like complete shit

Doesn't change the fact that they are probably made like complete shit.