Ganepark32 Posted October 27, 2008 Posted October 27, 2008 There are also loads of reports of the drums for the 360 version being broken out of the box, with Activision saying it's not their fault and the stores that the gamers have bought it from saying it isn't their fault either. I wasn't gonna get the drums, or any instruments, when I pick up my 360 copy when it comes out but I'm definitely not getting the drums with all the problems of the cymbals being broken and unable to be used.
S.C.G Posted October 27, 2008 Posted October 27, 2008 ^^^ thanks Ganepark, I was worried of this and thats settled it for me *cancels band edition pre-order and orders solus instead* will get the instruments edition of Rock Band 2 though. : peace:
Ganepark32 Posted October 27, 2008 Posted October 27, 2008 ^ No problem. I was shocked to see how many people who had bought the band pack had broken drums. And yet many of them haven't been able to get a replacement as neither the game store or Activision are taking the blame for it. So for many, it's $200 down the drain (although as far as I am aware, the guitar and the microphone are working fine and there aren't any problems with the games, yet).
McPhee Posted October 27, 2008 Posted October 27, 2008 ^ No problem. I was shocked to see how many people who had bought the band pack had broken drums. And yet many of them haven't been able to get a replacement as neither the game store or Activision are taking the blame for it. So for many, it's $200 down the drain (although as far as I am aware, the guitar and the microphone are working fine and there aren't any problems with the games, yet). We can't have the same problem over here in blighty. If it's broken the store have to replace it regardless of if it's their fault or the manufacturer's Still, RB2 does sound like the plan
Roostophe Posted October 27, 2008 Posted October 27, 2008 As I'm definitely getting both WT and RB2, I've still to sort out the issue of instruments. Microphone: If the RB1 mic works for both then there's no problem there, right? Guitar: I'd like to get the new WT one as it looks mint. Drum kit: I definitely need a new drum kit as my current one's knackered. Just need to decide on either the WT or RB2 one. I think I'll be getting both games solus, and the instruments (that I need) separately.
Ganepark32 Posted October 27, 2008 Posted October 27, 2008 ^ The microphones, like all instruments, are cross-compatible. You can use any USB mic for the games so it'll work.
Roostophe Posted October 27, 2008 Posted October 27, 2008 Good. Now it's just about the drums. Ooh, which one...
Ganepark32 Posted October 27, 2008 Posted October 27, 2008 If there weren't the problems with the drums in the US then I'd say GHWT. At the moment though, I, personally, would be a bit weary. I'd still say to go with the GHWT ones though.
Roostophe Posted October 27, 2008 Posted October 27, 2008 I don't actually know anything about the RB2 drum kits, other than the kick drum pedals having a-loom-in-'em. (An aluminium plate, if you didn't get it.)
Cookyman Posted October 27, 2008 Posted October 27, 2008 hmmm decisions decisions - I've currently got the PS3 full band version of GHWT on pre-order with Game online. Now if I'm unlucky and receive a buggered up set of drums I should be able to get them exchanged in my local Game store right?
S.C.G Posted October 27, 2008 Posted October 27, 2008 Seriously... just read the 360 review of GH:WT on IGN and you'll see why I'm now going with RB:2 for my next set of instruments... still picking up GH:WT solus though to tide me over till Rock Band, even though I'll still have plenty to play.... Banjo on same day.
Ganepark32 Posted October 28, 2008 Posted October 28, 2008 Yeh I read it. It seems so stupid for them to have shunned many of RB's ideas in favour of others which don't work as well. Although, the Guitar Solo tour still holds up which is really all I'm interested in for this game (although wouldn't mind playing the drums to Everlong).
Jav_NE Posted October 30, 2008 Posted October 30, 2008 If you havn't seen already, you can get a copy of the game two weeks early! http://www.n-europe.com/forum/showthread.php?t=23032
S.C.G Posted October 30, 2008 Posted October 30, 2008 ^^^ T'is a good deal but only if you want the PS3 version and assuming you already have instruments to play on it. Anyway I'm definitely just getting this solus for Xbox 360 and it's awesome news that Rock Band 2 is now coming out on the same day I believe? or a week after or something...
Jav_NE Posted October 30, 2008 Posted October 30, 2008 Yeah, you need the instruments but i'm sure a lot of people already have them.
chrizkerr2 Posted November 3, 2008 Posted November 3, 2008 Just received an e-mail from Game saying my order has been dispatched o_O I thought the game wasen't due out till the 14th? Doesn't matter anyways, won't be able to play it till Christmas.
Ganepark32 Posted November 3, 2008 Posted November 3, 2008 ^ Game was always set to come out on the 7th. It was believed that the band pack would come out on the 14th but apparently, that is not the case.
Domstercool Posted November 3, 2008 Posted November 3, 2008 Mine was posted from GAME too. I ordered the whole thing so I'm wondering if it's the free guitar as GAME did say that was coming seperately. Hmm. I wonder!
Cookyman Posted November 3, 2008 Posted November 3, 2008 Mine was posted from GAME too. I ordered the whole thing so I'm wondering if it's the free guitar as GAME did say that was coming seperately. Hmm. I wonder! Mine too - hmmm guess we'll find out in the next day or so!
chrizkerr2 Posted November 4, 2008 Posted November 4, 2008 Take it none of you lot received it either then? Guess it was just a mistake then, they did send an e-mail saying they were going to take the money out earlier (For the complete edition), so I geuss the "Order is on it's way" email is just automated.
Cookyman Posted November 4, 2008 Posted November 4, 2008 Hmmm not sure if it was a mistake I got my Game points added today! but no GHWT game yet!
Domstercool Posted November 5, 2008 Posted November 5, 2008 It will be tomorrow, if you check your ref code with parcel force, it's just been updated to parcelforce 24. It will be here tomorrow.
Ganepark32 Posted November 5, 2008 Posted November 5, 2008 Well it got my attention :wink: Don't think it'll go down well with parents who will buy it for their younger kids but screw 'em.
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