Rock Band 3 Pro Guitar - $35, Keyboard - $25 (PS3, Amzn), Band Hero - $40, + MORE

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So I'm a pretty big Rock Band fan and have been looking for any good deals during Christmas season and have found quite a bunch...all of these are the lowest or near the lowest they've ever been (according to camelcamelcamel and camelegg).

$35 - Rock Band 3 Wireless Fender Mustang PRO-Guitar Controller
http://www.amazon.com/Wireless-Must...668319&sr=8-1&keywords=rock+band+3+pro+guitar - shipped and sold by Amazon.

- Only PS3 version. Camelcamelcamel says it's only been cheaper during Black Friday week (don't see a post on it though). Picked one up for myself...seems like a good deal.

- Just to be clear, this is the PRO GUITAR made for Rock Band 3 only. It emulates a real guitar, it can be used to hook up to a computer or other device to transmit MIDI data as well (if you wanted to make your own music for example). Mad Catz is the official creator for all of Rock Band accessories.

$52 - Mad Catz Rock Band 3 PRO-Guitar Bundle ? Includes: Red Hot Chili Peppers Bonus Tracks, Full Game, and Fender Mustang PRO-Guitar Controller for Xbox 360

http://www.amazon.com/Catz-Rock-Ban...668339&sr=8-3&keywords=rock+band+3+pro+guitar
- from a third party seller fulfilled by Amazon.

- Not interested in it myself as I don't own a 360, but it's essentially the deal above + the game + RHCP tracks for $7

$40 - Band Hero: Band Kit (PS3 and 360)

DEAD http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16879221183 on Newegg for $40 + FS.
DEAD http://www.tuesdaymorning.com/band-hero-game-and-instrument-kit-for-xbox-360/1278209.jsp at Tuesday Morning for $40 + Shipping

- Only the PS3 version is still in stock. This set previously went for $25 a month ago, but is back in stock for $40. Still an insane deal considering you get: the game, drums, a guitar, and a microphone for $40 shipped...ordered a set for my nieces and their family.

$24.99 - Wireless Keyboard for Rock Band 3 (PS3)
http://www.amazon.com/Rock-Band-Wir...sr=1-4&keywords=wireless+keyboard+rock+band+3 - shipped and sold by Amazon for $26.38.

- Cheapest it's ever been has been $25.

$13.59 - Mad Catz Rock Band 3 Midi PRO-Adapter
http://www.amazon.com/PlayStation-R...d=1355668413&sr=1-2&keywords=midi+pro+adapter

- It's been a couple bucks cheaper, but these were rare for quite a long time and $40+ to boot. These allow you to hook up any *other* MIDI instrument for use in Rockband 3 (drums, guitar, keyboard). Xbox version is available too.

- You can actually use any *USB* instrument as well. I wrote up a blog post on this a long time ago on my website: http://www.ndolger.com/configuring-usb-keyboard-with-rock-band-3/. It's kind of complicated, but it can be done...

$19.99 - Mad Catz Pro Cymbal Expansion
http://store.gameshark.com/viewItem.asp?idProduct=4815&idCategory=323

- Cheapest I've ever seen this is $10...currently the cheapest I see this right now though; allows you to convert your wireless drums to "Pro" mode in Rock Band 3. Shipping seems to kill this deal though...$10 basic ship?? Anyone have a free ship promo code?
- Thanks to SevereTireDamage

Hope that helps!
 
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[quote name='SynGamer']That is a link to RB1, not RB3...[/QUOTE]

Hmm that's odd. It doesn't go to the Warehouse Deals either. Sorry if I screwed up.

Anyway, Amazon has RB3 back in stock (just the game) for $31 (so free shipping).
http://www.amazon.com/Rock-Band-3-Xbox-360/dp/B003RS8HG6/ref=sr_1_1?s=videogames

IMO, people would be better off waiting til a copy shows up at the Warehouse Deals, but sometimes instant (or instant-ish) gratification needs to be filled.


[edit] Hmm... looking through what's available, for $40 you can even get the game with the keyboard (so only a few dollars more than the $31 deal above).
http://www.amazon.com/Wireless-Keyb...box-360/dp/B003RRTWSE/ref=sr_1_2?s=videogames
 
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[quote name='abhinav']All I want is a cheap 360 pro guitar, why is that so hard? /end bitching[/QUOTE]

If there's a Goodwill store (or something similiar) near you, I've seen GH and RB controllers there for like $3.
 
[quote name='Rig']Just an FYI:

The Band Hero kit comes with the older style Guitar Hero drums...BUT you can put in a support ticket with Activision for a replacement pair (if your old style ones break). I had a broken set out of the box where the wire was frayed. They paid for shipping and sent out the newer model drums, all for free.

Might still be worth going that route if you order the Band Hero kit.[/QUOTE]

Thanks for the post!

I had an older Guitar Hero band set before and the wire between the foot pedal and the main set basically fell apart (the rubbing coating deteriorated and the wire got screwed up). I bought this as a backup set, but I'll make sure to double-check the cord soon just to make sure I get it covered under warranty if it's messed up like the old one.

Are there any other differences between the old and newer versions of the GH drum set?
 
[quote name='whitereflection']Did you check Gamestop first? If you only wanted the drums, you could have gotten the PS2 Band Hero kit for $20 - the instruments for PS2 and PS3 are the same.[/QUOTE]

Thanks for the tip, but I don't mind having the extra guitar just in case my other one starts to get glitchy.
 
[quote name='whitereflection']No, I meant the whole kit is the same except for the game. The PS2 bundle includes a guitar too.[/QUOTE]

Oh...in that case, I guess I overpaid by $20. Oh well, $40 still isn't the worst deal in the world. Hopefully someone else will benefit from your post though.
 
For anyone who received the pro guitar already, does it add a lot to the gameplay? I've had RB3 since launch and I'm a bit bored with it right now (mostly playing Blitz), but I'm considering purchasing this if it'll really re-freshen the game.
 
Thanks again OP! GoHastings has the keyboard brand new for $27 shipped! I had $23 in credit from a previous trade in so it was about $5 out of pocket. I can sell off the game to a friend to make it even cheaper. I can't wait to wrap my head around it. Question though? If the price drops, would they refund me the difference?
 
If you want to learn guitar just get Rocksmith and a cheap real guitar. What are you even going to do with this guitar if you start learning and become more interested? You'll just have to still buy a real one anyway.

The keyboard is really fun though and even without pro mode it's still cool. On hard and up many songs really feel like you're playing it.
 
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