ROCKSMITH + ****closed beta @ rocksmith.com/beta ****

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AFrostyOne

Salty I need to re-do my profile in CAG4.0
As the original deal morphed into a game deal and guitar advice thread, I decided to place the original BB deal behind spoiler tags for a reference point. And I listed the current deals below. The guitar purchase is the most difficult part for us beginners, so read the advice in the thread

Too busy to read the entire thread? Then try these following posts for the guitar advice. Thanks to SmileyMcSmiles for all the help :applause:
>>guitar advice, initial posts #26, 34, 35
>>guitar accessories, initial posts #49, 51, 56
>>learn about Rondo Music guitars on post 642
This should help get you started.

ROCKSMITH +... yeah, that's the new name. Announced 06/12/2021

-coming soon

-sign up for the closed PC beta

Don't bother with this spoiler.

Has nothing to do with Rocksmith+

ROCKSMITH 2014 "Remastered" Edition     -Released 10/04/2016

-available as a free download to all existing owners of RS2014 (across all 6 platforms :360:  :ps3:  :xb1:  :ps4:  :pc:&Mac)

-available as a new retail package ( :xb1:  :ps4:  :pc:&Mac), which includes download code for 6 songs (freebie songs to follow)

  • Bob Marley & The Wailers - "Three Little Birds"
  • Elvis Presley - "Suspicious Minds"
  • Fun - "Some Nights"
  • Jackson 5 - "I Want You Back"
  • Outkast - "Hey Ya!"
  • Train - "Drops of Jupiter
-Official Rocksmith FAQ about the remastered edition

http://forums.ubi.com/showthread.php/1478827-Rocksmith-2014-Remastered-Official-FAQ-Forums

**GAME + CABLE version deals** 

None (as of 08/30/17)

**GAME ONLY version deals** 

*STEAM store - RS Remastered is $20  (as of 11/26/2017) + Individual songs and Song packs on sale 40% off

http://store.steampowered.com/app/221680/Rocksmith_2014_Edition__Remastered/

dead*STEAM store - RS Remastered is $20  (as of 08/30/2017) + Individual songs and Song packs on sale 40% off

http://store.steampowered.com/app/221680/Rocksmith_2014_Edition__Remastered/

**RS CABLE ONLY deals**
-Cables retail for $29.99 and work on all versions of the game.
-Deals seem to be non-existant on the cable. Best to track down an older version of the game on clearance somewhere or wait for a deal on the bundle version.

ROCKSMITH 2014     -Released 10/22/2013

-available on 
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 & Mac (X1 & PS4 available NOW)

-available in TWO versions:  Game+Cable edition @ $80, No Cable Edition @ $60

-RS cable from original game WILL work with Rocksmith 2014

-all current DLC IS compatible and WILL work with Rocksmith 2014

-most On-disc songs from original game work with Rocksmith 2014, must buy Import Pack DLC @ $10

-Xbox One & Playstation 4 versions coming 11/04/2014 :hot: 

**GAME + CABLE version** 

dead*Amazon (deal of the day) - $30 for :360:  :ps3:  (as of 11/22/16)

https://www.amazon.com/dlp/49799fd5/ref=gbps_img_s-3_bb19_49799fd5?smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_p=41fd713f-6bfe-4299-a021-d2b94872bb19&pf_rd_s=slot-3&pf_rd_t=701&pf_rd_i=gb_main&pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_r=F4891MFHCGJVJ54KM91T

**GAME ONLY version** 

Ubisoft Store - $12 for PC (download only)  (as of 11/22/17)

http://store.ubi.com/us/rocksmith-2014-edition-with-no-cable/57615162a3be1683708b458e.html

ROCKSMITH game + cable deals:
**GUITAR + BASS version**     released in 2012     aka the "Double-Dip" version
-out NOW for
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and
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-
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also available in a software only version (aka NO cable) for $49.99, but you still need to have the Real-Tone cable to play

*Amazon Games:  Digital download for $9, PC version only (as of 01/02/18)

https://www.amazon.com/Ubisoft-Rocksmith-Download/dp/B009GKT2W2

*SAM's Club in-store:  super YMMV  Guitar+Game bundle for $50 (MSRP was 200)
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*SAM's Club in-store:  super YMMV  Game+Cable for $5.00

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Important Note: a new disc version, which includes bass content, got released on 10/16/2012. Deals below are for the original disc version, which did NOT have bass content. You can buy bass as DLC for this version of the game
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**GUITAR ONLY version**     released in 2011     aka the "Original" version
-Available only on 
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-Bass content can be purchase as DLC for $30  $10 thru XBLA or PSN
DEAD*Best Buy online: $8 each, as of 11/1/2013 :hot:

    -Ship to Store for Free Shipping.

 
**RS CABLE ONLY deals**
-Cables retail for $29.99 and work on all versions of the game.
-Deals seem to be non-existant on the cable. Best to track down the old version of the game on clearance somewhere.
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Old PC Info
PC version
Update #3: PC release is now on for Oct. 16, 2012 (announced during E3 2012)
Update #2: it now has a Fall release window. See link http://forums.ubi.com/showthread.php/666780
Update #1: delayed to May 2012, per game's producer. See link
http://www.facebook.com/rocksmithgame/posts/253166328074384
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OLD BASS DLC Info
BASS Guitar - Where is it?
Bass content coming in two forms, as announced during E3 2012:
1st option--Bass DLC (available in September 2012 )(arrives on 8/14/12 ) IS HERE for all existing RS owners.
xbox link http://marketplace.xbox.com/en-US/Product/Rocksmith-Bass-Expansion/714cbfbe-cb3c-4abf-ab35-1fecc80bb5d6
Cost to download is $29.99/2400ms points and it will give you bass tracks for all on-disc songs and any DLC songs you have downloaded. Plus you will get some new Guitarcade games, Journey mode, Technique challenges and Achievements/Trophies for Bass guitar
2nd option--There will be a new retail disc version for Rocksmith released in October. The new retail disc will include the Bass content, along with the original RS content, and it's MSRP will be $79.99 for the Game+Cable package

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**thanks to Syngamer for the logo:

Rocksmith DLC List
New DLC ONLY works on RS2014 or newer versions.



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Full DLC List:
http://rocksmith.ubi.com/rocksmith/en-US/downloads/index.aspx
Videos of DLC
http://forums.ubi.com/showthread.php/658935-Rocksmith-DLC-*Updated-2-21?
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Remember FREE Holiday DLC songs on XBLA & PSN. Thanks to Doctor Who for the DLC find:applause:
DLC link on XBLA: http://marketplace.xbox.com/en-US/Product/FREE-Rocksmith-Holiday-Song-Pack/c7bb93bd-d200-4505-b9d4-9002b3dc96ac

NOTE:  Holiday songs were pulled (probably because Seth Chapla went to work on Bandfuse).  No confirmation on when or if they'll return.

Electric Guitar Suggestions:

Example of pack-in guitar in the Official RS guitar bundle
http://www.amazon.com/Epiphone-Special-Electric-Vintage-Sunburst/dp/B0047YUM9O/ref=sr_1_10?s=musical-instruments&ie=UTF8&qid=1322207032&sr=1-10

Example of Dean Vendetta XMT
http://www.amazon.com/Dean-Vendetta-Guitar-XM-Tremelo/dp/B0025VLQVE/ref=sr_1_5?s=musical-instruments&ie=UTF8&qid=1322207724&sr=1-5
Getting harder to find at sub-$100, but guitar center may be best option

Guitars from Rondo Music
http://www.rondomusic.com/
-->refer to post 642 for info on Rondo and the guitars they sell
http://www.cheapassgamer.com/forums/showpost.php?p=9291870&postcount=642

Xaviere guitars from GuitarFetish
http://www.guitarfetish.com/

Guitars from Monoprice (yeah, thaaat Monoprice)
http://www.monoprice.com/products/subdepartment.asp?c_id=115&cp_id=11501&cs_id=1150101

DEAD Deals behind this spoiler
RS2014 Version*****

*GAME + CABLE version** 

dead*Rocksmith Remastered w/cable is on sale at Amazon (as of 12/29/16)

- :xb1:  is $30

- :ps4:  is $40 (third-party vendor, fulfilled by Amazon)

- :pc: /Mac is $35

https://www.amazon.c...hone+pro+1&th=1

 dead*Amazon (deal of the day) - $30 for :xb1:  :ps4:  :pc: &Mac (as of 11/22/16)

https://www.amazon.com/dlp/49799fd5/ref=gbps_img_s-3_bb19_49799fd5?smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_p=41fd713f-6bfe-4299-a021-d2b94872bb19&pf_rd_s=slot-3&pf_rd_t=701&pf_rd_i=gb_main&pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_r=F4891MFHCGJVJ54KM91T

dead*Gamestop - $30 for :xb1:  :ps4:  :pc: &Mac (as of 11/23/16)

http://www.gamestop.com/browse?nav=16k-3-rocksmith,28zu0

*Bestbuy:  $35 ($28 for GCU)  :xb1:  :ps4:   versions (CyberMonday sale, as of 11/30/15)

dead*Gamestop:  $40 for  :360: :ps3: :xb1:  :ps4:  :pc:   versions (thanks mossfan) (as of 3/05/15)

dead*Amazon:  $40 for  :360: :ps3: :pc:   versions (as of 9/22)

http://www.amazon.com/Rocksmith-2014-Edition-Xbox-Cable-Included/dp/B00D6PTMSW/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1411438609&sr=8-1&keywords=rocksmith

dead*Amazon:  $40 for   :360:  :ps3:  version (as of 6/13)

:360: http://www.cheapassgamer.com/redirect.php?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2FRocksmith-2014-Edition-Xbox-Cable-Included%2Fdp%2FB00D6PTMSW%2Fref%3Dsr_1_1%3Fie%3DUTF8%26amp%3Bqid%3D1402685765%26amp%3Bsr%3D8-1%26amp%3Bkeywords%3Drocksmith&pid=11840323

:ps3: http://www.cheapassgamer.com/redirect.php?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2FRocksmith-2014-Edition-Playstation-Cable-Included%2Fdp%2FB00D6PTMB4%2Fref%3Dsr_1_2%3Fie%3DUTF8%26amp%3Bqid%3D1402686350%26amp%3Bsr%3D8-2%26amp%3Bkeywords%3Drocksmith&pid=11840323

dead*Gamestop:  $40 for  :360:  :ps3:  & PC/Mac (as of 6/13)

http://www.cheapassgamer.com/redirect.php?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.gamestop.com%2Fbrowse%3Fnav%3D16k-3-rocksmith%2C28zu0&pid=11840323

dead*Best Buy in-store & online:  $40 for :360:  :ps3: version & PC/Mac (week of 6/15 - 6/21)

http://www.bestbuy.com/site/searchpage.jsp?_dyncharset=UTF-8&_dynSessConf=&id=pcat17071&type=page&sc=Global&cp=1&nrp=15&sp=&qp=&list

 DEAD*Amazon: $50 for RS2014 (game+cable version)
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 & PC/Mac edition(as of 01/21)

http://www.amazon.com/Rocksmith-2014-Edition-Xbox-Cable-Included/dp/B00D6PTMSW/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1390459138&sr=8-1&keywords=rocksmith

DEAD*Gamestop online: $50 for RS2014 (game+cable version)
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 & PC/Mac edition (as of 01/21)

http://www.gamestop.com/browse?nav=16k-3-rocksmith,28zu0

DEAD*BestBuy online: $50 for RS2014 (game+cable version)
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 (as of 12/23)

http://www.bestbuy.com/site/rocksmith-2014-edition-playstation-3/9635311.p;jsessionid=513B69E8C00C74D3961CA57F952061C0.bbolsp-app04-108?id=1219034544219&skuId=9635311&st=rocksmith&lp=2&cp=1

DEAD*Target: $50 for RS2014 (game+cable version)
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 (12/08 to 12/14)

DEAD*Amazon: $43 for RS2014 (game+cable version)
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 (as of 12/03/13)

http://www.amazon.com/Rocksmith-2014-Edition-Xbox-Cable-Included/dp/B00D6PTMSW/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1386100900&sr=8-1&keywords=rocksmith

DEAD*UBI Store: $50 for RS2014 (game+cable version) 
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 (as of 12/01/13)

http://rocksmith.ubi.com/rocksmith/en-us/buy/

DEAD*Best Buy online: $50 for RS2014 (game+cable version)
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 (as of 11/25/13)

DEAD*Best Buy online: YMMV -save $80 off select guitars when you purchase RS2014 (game+cable version)

http://www.bestbuy.com/site/null/save-80-on-electric-guitar-with-rocksmith-2014-edition-software/pcmcat317700050007.c?id=pcmcat317700050007 (website is only taking 50 off the guitar, so YMMV on them honoring the 80 off)

DEAD*Amazon: $50 for RS2014 (game+cable version)
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 (as of 11/25/13)

http://www.amazon.com/Rocksmith-2014-Edition-Xbox-Cable-Included/dp/B00D6PTMSW/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1385433606&sr=8-2&keywords=Rocksmith

**GAME ONLY version** 

dead*PSN store - $20 :ps4: (12/20/16 - 12/27/16)

https://store.playstation.com/#!/en-us/games/rocksmith-2014-edition-%e2%80%93-remastered/cid=UP0001-CUSA00692_00-RS2014REMASTERED

dead*Fry's Electronics (online & in-store):  $30 for PS3 version (thanks fidodido) (10/07/14 to 10/09/14)

dead*Gamestop (online):  $15 for download version (thanks Caine) (as of 9/1/14)

http://www.gamestop.com/pc/games/rocksmith-2014-edition-no-cable-included/112382?utm_source=linkshare&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_campaign=deeplink&cid=afl_10000087&affID=77777&sourceID=FKSJxY2VJAk-LM.Adf2ls8hsKVWQaxpR3Q

dead*HumbleBundle(online):  $15 for Steam download version

 https://www.humblebundle.com/store/p/rocksmith2014_storefront

(thanks Pr0f1t)

dead*Newegg(online):  $15 for download version (72hr special) + save extra 10% with code EMCPDW47 (thanks sp00ge)

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16832138366&nm_mc=AFC-C8Junction&cm_mmc=AFC-C8Junction-_-na-_-na-_-na&cm_sp=&AID=10446076&PID=1312731&SID=

dead*Mac Store(online):  $24 for download version, (as of 5/2)

*Newegg(online):  $15 for download version (72hr special) + save extra 10% with code EMCPDW47 (thanks sp00ge)

 

*Amazon:  $40 for NO Cable version, (as of 12/23)

http://www.amazon.com/Rocksmith-2014-Edition-Xbox-Cable-Included/dp/B00D6PTMSW/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1387218323&sr=8-2&keywords=rocksmith

DEAD*Amazon:  $33 for NO Cable version, TODAY Only 12/3

http://www.amazon.com/b/ref=br_lf_m_8070796011_grlink_3?ie=UTF8&node=8070796011&plgroup=3

Guitar+Bass Version*****

Original Version*****

Original DEAL behind this Spoiler
Bestbuy has a separate, two week flier for music gear and they're advertising Rocksmith game bundle+ Epiphone guitar for $199.98 and you get a $50 giftcard with purchase of the game/guitar bundle.

Ad is a bit odd in that they only list sku's for the game bundle and standalone guitar (#2633103, 2633149, 2273055), so they may be doing in-store bundling. Plus they list the game + guitar bundle as a 10 savings over buying everything separate

I'll let the musician CAGs speak to the quality of the guitar;)

UPDATE: Bestbuy finally got the site updated with the offer.
Link Dead
Like I said before, seems like they are doing an in-store bundle instead of selling the official Rocksmith guitar kit. Won't know for sure until it's bought

UPDATE #2: deal is definitely an in-store bundle of standalone guitar + game bundle. Guitar is an Epiphone LP jr with a cherryburst finish and no strap or picks are included. Asked about substituting a different guitar model but bundle price won't activate if you switch it out

 
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Alright, Toys r Us comes thru with a Rocksmith deal.

Buy the
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version at $79.99 and get a $20 giftcard + 1 free month of Xbox Live Gold.

Don't see mention of the PS3 version in the ad
 
Can someone suggest a good device to record with? My husband likes to record himself playing the guitar than plays it back to play over like he's got some to play with. He does this a lot when inspiration hits him in the middle of the night. He also likes to record his jams. If the device can also be used for interviews that'd be great too. Thanks!
 
Bestbuy has a new separate ad for Musical Instruments. And they pulled a retread of the Rocksmith deal that started this thread. Only slightly tweaked.

Buy their package bundle of a Les Paul Jr (cherry sunburst) + Rocksmith game bundle
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or
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for $199.99 and get a free $25 giftcard + two free in-home lessons. Price good from 12/11 to 12/17

Also have a few different guitars on sale.

Ad link: http://bestbuy.shoplocal.com/bestbu...umber=1&prvid=121111MI&promotioncode=121111MI
RS deal is on the last page.
 
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I know this has turned more into just a guitar discussion than a Rock Smith discussion, but I figured I'd contribute something.

The Power Gig guitar bundle, you know, that awful game that came out last year that uses a "real" guitar, even though the strings are held in place and you only need to strum a single string for every song, has been crazy cheap everywhere. I've seen bundles for $25 at Best Buy earlier this year, and they are all currently $30 at Gamestop if you can find one.

While these are relatively small, mediocre guitars, they ARE working guitars for $30. I picked up a bundle back in the day solely for the guitar to use with Rock Smith, and they work just fine. For anyone completely beginning from nowhere, like me, you really can't beat a $30 guitar, especially if you're just using it for Rock Smith. They even come with an extra set of strings and picks.
 
as long as the guitar stays in tune with itself (e.g. the 12th fret plays the same note as the open string, etc) you should be good to go. way better to get a cheap guitar and decide later if it's worth investing more money in....besides, a really skilled guitar player can play a cheap axe just fine, but an expensive guitar wont make a new player any better...

also, the way rocksmith works (basically just needs a tone signal) means the quality of the pickups, etc are much less important....(imho).
 
I picked up the game at Target on Friday with the $10 GC at the discounted price of $69.99. The TRU thing is sweet too.

I'm enjoying the game. Started off slow but now it is really starting to pick up. Kind of wish there was a way to quickly pause the game to find out how to place your fingers on multiple strings for certain parts. As once I finally get my fingers situated, the moment has passed. Then when it comes up again, it disappears because I failed haha.

The duck hunt type game is pretty fun though. Nice little mini game.
 
[quote name='DeathDream']I'm enjoying the game. Started off slow but now it is really starting to pick up. Kind of wish there was a way to quickly pause the game to find out how to place your fingers on multiple strings for certain parts. As once I finally get my fingers situated, the moment has passed. Then when it comes up again, it disappears because I failed haha.[/QUOTE]


It gets easier with time. I had never played guitar before trying the game and found that it was pretty difficult to get used to being on the right frets at the right time, but after playing more and more, I found that my hands were naturally finding themselves in the right place.

Also, I have only played 6 songs even though I've had the game for two weeks. I really want to work on some of the fret work, more than advancing through the game.
 
[quote name='psunami']Also, I have only played 6 songs even though I've had the game for two weeks. I really want to work on some of the fret work, more than advancing through the game.[/QUOTE]

That Duck mini game is really good for learning where frets are. Sure it's only one string but still helps. If you do end up playing it, tapping (at least I think that is what it is called) works for this game too. Tapping is where you just tap the cord kind hard on the correct fret to play the note. This way you don't have to pluck the string and you can move faster I've noticed. Not sure if this was how the game was intended to be played or not. Plucking one string really isn't going to make a difference in learning anything on this mini game as the cord never changes.
 
I've messed around with Ducks a few times now, mainly to see how well I'm progressing and have found that my scores have gone up in the game by quite a bit just by practicing songs over and over again, and not messing with the mini-games all that much.

Again, I love the game as a learning tool. It's much better than I could have possibly imagined.
 
[quote name='xscorpionx']I'm a guitar noob. i want to purchase the game and figured id buy the guitar separate. This guitar is on sale for $99 and 15% off, so I got it for $84. Its my first time playing, so I don't need the Cadillac of guitars. Theres no feedback or reviews so Im a bit unsure.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003XD7T78/ref=oh_o01_s00_i00_details[/QUOTE]

I'm unclear on Amazon return policies for guitars. Is it a full refund within 30days minus shipping and partial refund if obviously well-used or after 30days? Because if I read BB return policy correctly, I can return within 30days like any other item which is more convenient for me. Except Amazon will have a better price.
 
[quote name='kerouac kid']Did anyone go to the Schecter sidewalk sale? If so, did you score anything?[/QUOTE]
Anyone, anyone...

[quote name='xskaxninjax']The Power Gig guitar bundle, you know, that awful game that came out last year that uses a "real" guitar, [EDIT]. For anyone completely beginning from nowhere, like me, you really can't beat a $30 guitar, especially if you're just using it for Rock Smith. They even come with an extra set of strings and picks.[/QUOTE]

Definitely a low cost way to try the game out. Just realize that you will have some issues because the Power Gig guitar maxes out at 19 frets. Not much of an issue when you're beginning, but it will cause problems.

[quote name='DeathDream']The duck hunt type game is pretty fun though. Nice little mini game.[/QUOTE]

Yeah, Ducks was very helpful early on. Wait for Super Swing Baseball. That'll help alot more as it combines more skills. It'll have you moving across different frets and strings while throwing Bends at you
 
[quote name='rbarba4']As the original deal morphed into a game deal and guitar advice thread, I decided to place the original BB deal behind spoiler tags for a reference point. And I listed the current deals below. The guitar purchase is the most difficult part for us beginners, so read the advice in the thread

Thanks to SmileyMcSmiles for all the help :applause:

ROCKSMITH game + cable deals:
Best Buy: In-store bundle deal. Buy RS game
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+ Les Paul Jr (cherry sunburst model) for $199.99 and get a $25 giftcard and two free in-home lessons. Valid 12/11 to 12/17
http://bestbuy.shoplocal.com/bestbu...le&storeid=2435343&rapid=1368744&pagenumber=4
Toys R Us In-store: buy
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version @ $79.99, get a $20 giftcard + free month of Xbox Live Gold
Amazon Gold Box on 12/13: no known deal yet
Target in-store:
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temporary price cut to $69.99 valid 'til 12/10
Try using the coupon from this other deal to make the Target deal better
http://www.cheapassgamer.com/forums/showthread.php?t=310520

**DEAD**Amazon buy 1 get 1 @ 50% off:
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both versions in sale.
**DEAD**Toys R Us Online: extended to 12/10
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for $39.99 when purchased with one of the following games (NFS the Run, MW3, BF3, AC Revelations). Add both to cart for the discounted price
**DEAD**Gamestop in-store: $49.99 price still working as of 12/03
**DEAD-lasted 3 minutes**Amazon CM: Lightning Deal @ 12:15pm
**DEAD-online**Gamestop BF weekend: $49.99
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unavailable online
**DEAD-pulled from website**Guitar Center BF weekend:
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versions are each $59.99 and include a $25 credit towards the purchase of a new guitar
**DEAD NOW**Amazon BF: lightning deal @ 4:15pm. expecting a 49.99 price

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PC version: delayed to May 2012, per game's producer. See link
http://www.facebook.com/rocksmithgame/posts/253166328074384
PC Pre-order bonus: Gamestop gives you two song download & $25 voucher good towards the purchase of a guitar @ Guitar Center

Example of pack-in guitar in the Official RS guitar bundle
http://www.amazon.com/Epiphone-Spec...al-instruments&ie=UTF8&qid=1322207032&sr=1-10
Example of Dean Vendetta XMT
http://www.amazon.com/Dean-Vendetta...cal-instruments&ie=UTF8&qid=1322207724&sr=1-5

Bestbuy has a separate, two week flier for music gear and they're advertising Rocksmith game bundle
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or
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+ Epiphone guitar for $199.98 and you get a $50 giftcard with purchase of the game/guitar bundle.

Ad is a bit odd in that they only list sku's for the game bundle and standalone guitar (#2633103, 2633149, 2273055), so they may be doing in-store bundling. Plus they list the game + guitar bundle as a 10 savings over buying everything separate

I'll let the musician CAGs speak to the quality of the guitar;)

UPDATE: Bestbuy finally got the site updated with the offer.
http://bestbuy.shoplocal.com/bestbu...3416&listingid=-2082219795&pretailerid=-99824
Like I said before, seems like they are doing an in-store bundle instead of selling the official Rocksmith guitar kit. Won't know for sure until it's bought

UPDATE #2: deal is definitely an in-store bundle of standalone guitar + game bundle, unless you get an experience similar to wizzy (see below). Good job wizzy. Guitar is an Epiphone LP jr with a cherryburst finish and no strap or picks are included. Asked about substituting a different guitar model but bundle price won't activate if you switch it out
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Any news on the Amazon Gold Box deal today? I cant find the deal anywhere
 
Didn't realize this thread existed. Started a thread earlier today to say that I saw the Xbox 360 version for $53.85 yesterday at Sam's Club.
 
[quote name='xscorpionx']Any news on the Amazon Gold Box deal today? I cant find the deal anywhere[/QUOTE]

Right now it doesn't look like it's gonna happen unless they sneak it into the sale later.
Really hate when they don't preview all the sale items. Caused me to miss out on more than one deal.

[quote name='japaninator']Didn't realize this thread existed. Started a thread earlier today to say that I saw the Xbox 360 version for $53.85 yesterday at Sam's Club.[/QUOTE]

Nice find. Probably YMMV but still worth it to see if your local Sams dropped the price. I'll update the OP
 
[quote name='rbarba4']Right now it doesn't look like it's gonna happen unless they sneak it into the sale later.
Really hate when they don't preview all the sale items. Caused me to miss out on more than one deal.



Nice find. Probably YMMV but still worth it to see if your local Sams dropped the price. I'll update the OP[/QUOTE]

Where would the OP have gotten that information? I don't see any post on it anywhere. I want to buy it, a good deal will sell me tonight!
 
[quote name='xscorpionx']Where would the OP have gotten that information? I don't see any post on it anywhere. I want to buy it, a good deal will sell me tonight![/QUOTE]

Put it in the OP as a heads up to check Amazon GB, since the deals were not known then. That's why I worded it that way

Right now best deal is TRU. But that ad only seems good on the xbox version
 
[quote name='Kylearan']FREE DLC PACK ALERT!

I'm pretty sure these go for 640 MS Points each, but just checked the Xbox site and noticed these are all listed as FREE. Probably a mistake and won't last long.

Rock Hits 1

Rock Hits 2

Rock Hits 70s

If those links don't work, just do a standard search on Xbox.com for "Rocksmith" and you should see the packs lined up.[/QUOTE]

holy crap! thanks for posting this.
 
[quote name='Kylearan']FREE DLC PACK ALERT!

I'm pretty sure these go for 640 MS Points each, but just checked the Xbox site and noticed these are all listed as FREE. Probably a mistake and won't last long.

Rock Hits 1

Rock Hits 2

Rock Hits 70s

If those links don't work, just do a standard search on Xbox.com for "Rocksmith" and you should see the packs lined up.[/QUOTE]

Wow, that's a great pack to have. Freebird by Lynyrd Skynyrd, Smoke On The Water by Deep Purple, More Than a Feeling by Boston, and Jessica by The Allman Brothers for free is a steal! Not to mention musically educational! ;) I really hope all of you guys stick with it, not just for the game, but to really see how much joy playing the guitar (or any other musical instrument) will bring enrichment into your lives and to those around you!!! \m/ :D

To be honest guys...your enthusiasm over all this has solidified my want for getting Rocksmith myself...I now just need a decent deal.
 
[quote name='Kylearan']FREE DLC PACK ALERT!

I'm pretty sure these go for 640 MS Points each, but just checked the Xbox site and noticed these are all listed as FREE. Probably a mistake and won't last long.

Rock Hits 1

Rock Hits 2

Rock Hits 70s

If those links don't work, just do a standard search on Xbox.com for "Rocksmith" and you should see the packs lined up.[/QUOTE]

DL'd all 3. Awesome find! Thanks:bouncy:

[quote name='SmileyMcSmiles']I really hope all of you guys stick with it, not just for the game, but to really see how much joy playing the guitar (or any other musical instrument) will bring enrichment into your lives and to those around you!!! \m/ :D

To be honest guys...your enthusiasm over all this has solidified my want for getting Rocksmith myself...I now just need a decent deal.[/QUOTE]

I know I'm a little over-enthusiatic about RS, but I can't help it. This mashup of learning guitar and video games feels so right to me. Would never had put in as many hours as I have if this were a traditional learning method.

Its got me spending more time on guitar sites than CAG. Even making a mental list of models I'd like to try out or own:drool:
 
[quote name='Kylearan']FREE DLC PACK ALERT!

I'm pretty sure these go for 640 MS Points each, but just checked the Xbox site and noticed these are all listed as FREE. Probably a mistake and won't last long.

Rock Hits 1

Rock Hits 2

Rock Hits 70s

If those links don't work, just do a standard search on Xbox.com for "Rocksmith" and you should see the packs lined up.[/QUOTE]

Like in the other thread you created, these are actually videos, not songs. :p

Sorry guys.
 
[quote name='rbarba4']DL'd all 3. Awesome find! Thanks:bouncy:



I know I'm a little over-enthusiatic about RS, but I can't help it. This mashup of learning guitar and video games feels so right to me. Would never had put in as many hours as I have if this were a traditional learning method.

Its got me spending more time on guitar sites than CAG. Even making a mental list of models I'd like to try out or own:drool:[/QUOTE]

I personally think RS is a great idea towards leaning and inching the GH and Rock Band crowd a bit further...at least those that are more inclined towards learning guitar in a more traditional fashion but wihile still maintaining a modern game design. But make no mistake, traditional methods will always remain a vital formula in some form or another.

For instance, it may not require everyone to be educated in traditional music theory. For most, guitar tab education will suffice.

Then again, there will be others that can learn by ear alone...impassioned by methodically learning by diligent practice and repetition. By learning from others--satiated only until perfection is reached. This is the category I fell in since I was young. I cared about only two things in life....my art and guitar. And it was more than just learning chords, scales, and arpeggios. It was about feeling right while playing. If it felt right...it would only then sound right.

fuck guys...I honestly couldn't imagine living in a world without music. That's the purest way I can put it.
 
[quote name='Doctor Who']Like in the other thread you created, these are actually videos, not songs. :p

Sorry guys.[/QUOTE]
I've been bamboozled! Well I had already decided to DL the RS songs after I worked my way thru the current playlists.

But I may dl Jessica right away. Wouldn't mind knowing how to play the Top Gear opening song;)

[quote name='SmileyMcSmiles']I personally think RS is a great idea towards leaning and inching the GH and Rock Band crowd a bit further...at least those that are more inclined towards learning guitar in a more traditional fashion but wihile still maintaining a modern game design. But make no mistake, traditional methods will always remain a vital formula in some form or another.

For instance, it may not require everyone to be educated in traditional music theory. For most, guitar tab education will suffice.

Then again, there will be others that can learn by ear alone...impassioned by methodically learning by diligent practice and repetition. By learning from others--satiated only until perfection is reached. This is the category I fell in since I was young. I cared about only two things in life....my art and guitar. And it was more than just learning chords, scales, and arpeggios. It was about feeling right while playing. If it felt right...it would only then sound right.

fuck guys...I honestly couldn't imagine living in a world without music. That's the purest way I can put it.[/QUOTE]

Didn't mean to imply that RS is better than other learning methods. But rather that this method hit the mark for me at this point in my life. It does a good job of keeping me engaged and wanting to push thru the roadblocks. Although this would have been amazing on the Atari 2600.:lol:

Funny thing about GH/RB was that I hit the wall at a fairly low level. Somewhere between Medium and Hard. I recognized that I could improve but wouldn't do it. There was no way in hell that I was going to put in the hours to max my skills on a fake guitar. So I stuck to having fun
 
Couple of new guitar sales.

Sam Ash has 15%off select brands. Some eligible brands are Dean, Epiphone and Schecter.
http://www.samash.com/opencms/openc...and?cm_sp=Sliders-_-Homepage-_-15+percent+off
Musicians Friend has an Epiphone Sale for 15%off select models. Least expensive model is the Les Paul Jr @ $109.xx
http://www.musiciansfriend.com/epiphone-holiday-sale?icid=111215_001_hphf2_pd
Amazon is still running their 16%off various instruments
http://www.amazon.com/musical-instr...-3322363-6646035?_encoding=UTF8&node=11091801
 
[quote name='Acid Drop']The game is currently listed at $59.99 again at amazon right now.[/QUOTE]

Cool! Thanks for the find.:applause:
Amazon Links
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http://www.amazon.com/Rocksmith-Playstation-3/dp/B004S5TDL0/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1324025044&sr=8-2
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http://www.amazon.com/Rocksmith-Xbox-360/dp/B004S5PBM0/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1324025044&sr=8-1
OP updated

EDIT: Also found a separate Amazon sale on guitars. At least 50%off select guitars http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=sr_nr_n...94700011&ie=UTF8&qid=1324026057&rnid=11971241#

Some highlights were:
Left-handed Dean VX @ 140 http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0..._rd_t=101&pf_rd_p=1339750422&pf_rd_i=11091801
Dean Z trans brazilburst @ 134 http://www.amazon.com/Dean-Bolt-Gui...al-instruments&ie=UTF8&qid=1324026065&sr=1-14
Schecter Hellraiser c-1 @ 440 http://www.amazon.com/Schecter-Hell...al-instruments&ie=UTF8&qid=1324026065&sr=1-19
Dean Dimebag blackbolt @ 165 http://www.amazon.com/Dean-Dimebag-...al-instruments&ie=UTF8&qid=1324026065&sr=1-15
Schecter c1 custom @ 417 http://www.amazon.com/Schecter-C-1-...al-instruments&ie=UTF8&qid=1324027244&sr=1-25

Basically dig thru and see if there's anything you like
 
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I LOVE the look of the Dean Dimebag, but I don't think my wife would like to see my buy a second guitar this quickly, since I just bought my first when I bought Rocksmith.

Not a post to brag, but got 190,000 on the master mode for 'Next Girl' on my first attempt. It felt so damn awesome to actually play a song and not see the notes on the screen but feel like I knew what I had to do and then see that I actually did ok. Listening to my rendition after, it wasn't perfect by any means, nor would I expect that it would have been, but considering I had never played a guitar until 3 weeks ago, it was cool to feel like I'm learning how to play.

Just thought I would share that.
 
[quote name='rbarba4']
Left-handed Dean VX @ 140 http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0..._rd_t=101&pf_rd_p=1339750422&pf_rd_i=11091801

Basically dig thru and see if there's anything you like[/QUOTE]

A lefty Dean flying V for $140?!? Hell yeah, I like - thanks much, rbarba

[quote name='psunami']I LOVE the look of the Dean Dimebag, but I don't think my wife would like to see my buy a second guitar this quickly, since I just bought my first when I bought Rocksmith.[/QUOTE]
C'mon, man - that's exactly what I just did! Just tell her your new axe is SC4Me-approved!
 
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[quote name='psunami']
Not a post to brag, but got 190,000 on the master mode for 'Next Girl' on my first attempt. It felt so damn awesome to actually play a song and not see the notes on the screen but feel like I knew what I had to do and then see that I actually did ok. Listening to my rendition after, it wasn't perfect by any means, nor would I expect that it would have been, but considering I had never played a guitar until 3 weeks ago, it was cool to feel like I'm learning how to play.[/QUOTE]

That's pretty cool. I took a different approach and kinda let RS take me for a ride. I can tell that I've improved greatly. But also know where I need alot of work. Basically suck at fast fret work; moving from string to string. Which means I also suck at fast chord changes. Just gotta put in more time

EDIT: oh, forgot to mention that I played a 6 song event last night. Did well enough for the Encore which was Good Enough. Let's just say that by the end of the song it was clear i wasn't good enough. Ah Rocksmith, nut puncher extraordinaire

[quote name='SkylineChili4Me']A lefty Dean flying V for $140?!? Hell yeah, I like - thanks much, rbarba
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Yeah, thought that lefty model would help some out, since LH guitars are usually priced higher. I'm guessing the sale has been pretty good because the number of available guitars has gone down since I first posted about it.

And if you'd rather have an Acoustic-electric, here's a link to the same sale for the a/e models. Not too many to choose from.
http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=sr_nr_n...94700011&ie=UTF8&qid=1324081676&rnid=11971241
 
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No idea why they created videos for Rock Packs, but then didn't release them in packs.

Just about to fire up the holiday one to see how that works.
 
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