Rock Band 2

also for

X360,

Wii,

The Bottom Line

With the original Rock Band title providing millions of players with a new way to interact with the music and artists they love, Rock Band 2 builds upon its core band foundation to offer an unparalleled, deeper, dynamic gameplay experience.

Rock Band 2 is set to revolutionize music gaming with the ability to export most of the songs from the original Rock Band disc, Online World Tour, daily Battle-Of-The Band Tournaments, Auto-Calibration to eliminate TV lag, wireless drums, quieter, velocity sensitive drum heads, support for up to three cymbals (sold separately), advanced voice detection technology, No Fail Mode, and a real Drum Trainer. Rock Band 2's massive list of innovations also includes the ability to export your in-game band avatar to the internet and order custom Rock Band merchandise including apparel and figures.

Game Screenshots

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Expert Reviews

85/100

score

Even though Rock Band 2 plays it safe with only minor improvements and additions, it still rocks.

91/100

score

It doesn't get much better than when four people all come together and score a five star on a really rocking song (like Spoonman). This is gaming bliss.

90/100

score

Rock Band 2 improves in several areas over the original. The track list is better, the difficulty has been bumped up, it's more accessible, all previously released DLC works from the get-go, and Battle of the Bands is a brilliant online mode. But there's

Game Features

Backwards compatibility with Rock Band downloadable music content. All previously purchased tracks will immediately load into your Rock Band 2 song list. No need to re-purchase or re-download.

The biggest and most diverse soundtrack ever featuring some of rock's most prolific acts, comprised entirely of master recordings.

Major new and dynamic online modes that will connect the entire Rock Band community in more ways than ever before both locally and globally.

More variety of instrument choices than ever before with new and improved drum and guitar peripherals, enhanced functionality and innovative new designs - all fully compatible with the original Rock Band instruments.

And much more.

Jane's Addiction Storms on to Rock Band with Nothing's Shocking Next week's Rock Band Music Store lineup will feature ten tracks from Nothing's Shocking with Mountain Song" from Nothing's Shocking already featured on the Rock Band 2 soundtrack

Game Specs

Audio/Video
HDTV 720p, In-Game Dolby Digital

Console Link
Ethernet Broadband

Memory
6 MB

Modes
Career, Challenge, Exhibition, MultiPlayer Co-Op, Practice, Simulation, Training, Versus Simultaneous

Online Features
Friends, Leaderboards, Online Multiplayer, PS Network Compatible

Controller Functions

MENU CONTROLS

X Button
Pause Menu

Circle Button
Confirm

Triangle Button
Back

Start Button
Screen-Specific Function

ESRB Game Ratings

This game is Rated: Teen
Content is most suitable for children ages 13 and up. This game may contain violence, gambling, suggestive themes, crude humor, or some strong language.

Content Descriptors:

Lyrics, Mild Suggestive Themes