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Playstation 3 The Beatles: Rock Band - Software Only | 
| From: MTV Games
Category: Video Games
List Price: $29.99
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Seller: Game Zone
Rating:  51 reviews
Sales Rank: 279
Format: CD
Platform: PlayStation 3
Genre: musical_instrument_games
ESRB: Teen
Media: Video Game
Edition: Software Only
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Number Of Items: 1
Batteries Included: No
Age: 12 - 20 years
Operating System: PlayStation 3
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.3
Dimensions (in): 6.8 x 5.3 x 0.6
MPN: 014633193657
Model: 19365
UPC: 014633193657
EAN: 0014633193657
ASIN: B001TOMQRG
Publication Date: August 31, 2009
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Features:
| • | A variety of gameplay environments pulled from the Beatles career, including Cavern Club, Abbey Road and Shea Stadium. | | • | "The Beatles: Rock Band" software for PS3. | | • | A song list of more than 40 Beatles hits, as well as additional DLC to follow via PlayStation Network. | | • | The first music game to offer harmonies as part of gameplay, challenging players to recreate The Beatlesâ vocal blend. | | • | Works with all Rock Band and most Guitar Hero controllers and microphones. |
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Product Description
The Beatles: Rock Band (software only) for PlayStation 3..Experience "The Beatles" music and legacy like never before utilizing the core Rock Band game play. The Beatles: Rock Band is an unprecedented experiential progression through and celebration of the music and artistry of The Beatles. The game will allow fans to pick up the guitar bass mic or drums and experience The Beatles extraordinary catalogue of music through game play that takes players on a journey through the legacy and evolution of the band's legendary career. In addition The Beatles: Rock Band will offer a limited number of new hardware offerings modeled after instruments used by John Lennon Paul McCartney George Harrison and Ringo Starr throughout their career.
Amazon.com Product Description
The world's leading music game meets the greatest band in history. The Beatles: Rock Band gives fans what they've been waiting for: a chance to experience the Beatles' legendary story from the inside. In The Beatles: Rock Band you won't just watch and listen as The Beatles make rock history, create landmark records and conquer the world-for the first time, you'll be part of the band. The Beatles software is compatible with Rock Band, Guitar Hero and most other instrument controllers, as well as third party microphones including SingStar and Lips. 
Play across all band eras.
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A variety of play venues.
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Master classic Beatles harmonies.
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Standard Rock Band controller set.
View larger. | The Game
Join John, Paul, George and Ringo on-stage at legendary shows, behind closed doors in the recording studio, and in dreamscapes that bring the psychedelic imagery of the latter stage of their career to life. The acclaimed Rock Band elements of interactive play and full-band capacity are here as well, but with brand-new additions. One of these is full three-part harmonies, which challenge you to recreate The Beatles’ vocal blend — a first for any music game and facilitated by the game's support for up to three microphone controllers. In addition, the game supports custom-built controllers modeled after the actual instruments that the Fab Four played, and eventually helped to make iconic, audio straight from the masters and graphics that take you on a magical tour through the key moments in The Beatles history. Produced with the full cooperation of The Beatles and Apple Corps, the game is packed with hidden fab extras that will push you and up to five of your friends to master the songs both online and offline in order to hear rare audio and view unseen photos from the archives. The Song List
The Beatles were one of the most prolific bands of all time, churning out memorable hit after hit and this is reflected in the song list of The Beatles: Rock Band. From "I Want to Hold Your Hand" to "Get Back," every song in The Beatles: Rock Band comes directly from the Abbey Road master tapes. More than 40 songs are included with the game, spanning the length of The Beatles’ career, with more to follow via download on PlayStation Network. The full list of hits supplied with the game disc include: - I Saw Her Standing There
- Boys
- Do You Want To Know A Secret
- Twist And Shout
- I Wanna Be Your Man
- I Want to Hold Your Hand
- A Hard Day’s Night
- Can’t Buy Me Love
- I Feel Fine
- Eight Days A Week
- Ticket To Ride
- Day Tripper
- Drive My Car
- I’m Looking Through You
- If I Needed Someone
- Paperback Writer
- Taxman
- Yellow Submarine
- And Your Bird Can Sing
- Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band
- With a Little Help from My Friends
- Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds
- Getting Better
| - Good Morning Good Morning
- I Am The Walrus
- Hello Goodbye
- Revolution
- Back In The USSR
- Dear Prudence
- While My Guitar Gently Weeps
- Birthday
- Helter Skelter
- Hey Bulldog
- Don’t Let Me Down
- Come Together
- Something
- Octopus’s Garden
- I Want You (She’s So Heavy)
- Here Comes The Sun
- Dig A Pony
- I Me Mine
- I’ve Got A Feeling
- Get Back
- Within You Without You / Tomorrow Never Knows
- The End
| The Instruments
Although The Beatles: Rock Band supports instruments from previous Rock Band and Guitar Hero releases on the same gaming platform, it also is tailor-made for play using The Beatles: Rock Band exclusive line of instrument controllers (sold separately). Each member of The Beatles had a signature instrument(s) that became synonymous with them. Controllers available are precise replicas of those instruments and include: - John Lennon’s - Rickenbacker 325 guitar
- Sir Paul McCartney’s trademark - Höfner bass
- George Harrison’s - Gretsch Duo Jet guitar
- Ringo Starr’s - Drums with classic black oyster pearl finish and Ludwig-branded Beatles kick drum head
The Gameplay Venues
Having made music together in various capacities and combinations for more than ten years, The Beatles career is inextricably linked with a variety of venues. Follow The Beatles from their earliest days in locales in Liverpool and Hamburg, to their triumphant Ed Sullivan Show appearance and beyond. In addition, join them in the studio at Abbey Road and experience dreamscapes that put you inside the psychedelic era. Just a few of the famous venues players can expect to see in the game are: Cavern Club, The Ed Sullivan Theater, Shea Stadium, Budokan, Abbey Road, Rooftop, And many more. |
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| Customer Reviews:
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 Way better than I expected September 9, 2009
A. Woodley
7 out of 9 found this review helpful
I was a little worried to buy this. My concern was that it was just another Rock Band game that had the Beatles name slapped on it. It's obvious that for the creators this was a labor of love. The game is great if you're a Beatles fan. If you're not a Beatles fan, than you should probably look elsewhere. The Beatles are all characters in this game, so you can be John, George, Paul, or Ringo. The songs spann The Beatles entire career. You start off in the Cavern Club and work your way to the famous roof top concert. The guitars and drums look cool but I am still using Rock Band generation one equipment which works fine. Whether you're in the studio or playing a concert the graphics are cool with lots of psychedlic effects added in. Many of the songs have their own little shows (non-concert related) that go with them. The truth is that the game really is a Rock Band game. If your a Beatles fan than this will probably really appeal to you.
I played this game today Oh Boy! November 22, 2009
Aaron Stack (Atlanta)
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
If you have any love for the Beatles I cannot recommend this game enough! Singing along with George, John, Paul, and yes even Ringo has never been this fun! The game has moments that will absolutely resonate with any music lover: strumming along to Dear Prudence, playing the bass groove on I Want To Hold Your Hand, singing along with Lennon on Ticket To Ride.It just doesn't get any better. Please consider this is my first game of this type. The Beatles experience transforms an amusing video game concept into a entirely riveting experience!
Also don't forget that Rock Band/Harmonix currently has additional tracks for download from the Sgt Pepper and Abbey Road albums ( with additional albums on the way I.E. the sublime Rubber Soul in December). This game really transcends the whole music/rythm game genre. What can I say, I consider it "Fab"!
A great experience October 23, 2009
ADJ
2 out of 3 found this review helpful
I'm quite familiar with the Rockband series, however, I'm no Beatles fan. Other than the name of the band, its members, and perhaps a couple of songs, I had no real knowledge of their music. That being said, I really had no interest in purchasing this game. I felt I wouldn't enjoy any of the songs since I didn't know most of them. Then my brother appeared at my home with his copy of this game. Playing it completely changed my mind. I certainly had to listen to the songs before trying to sing harmonies, but after using the other instruments and listening to them a couple of times it was incredibly fun to sing.
Graphics: Excellent graphics. Loved the intro, and how much detail was given to every screen. The dreamscapes are incredible, but I must say that sometimes they made it a little difficult to see what was going on screen. I guess the ones who are going to enjoy these dreamscapes the most are spectators, and not actual players. You also can't change your character, but that didn't bother me since the game is called The Beatles. I also had to get used to the colors of the notes (it took, like what, 5 seconds?).
Gameplay: Not so different from previous releases. But, if it ain't broke, don't fix it. It didn't bother me not getting booed if I was loosing. Nor the fact that there's no free session to activate the drum's overdrive. However, this one is easier than RB2. If you're looking for a challenge, you better go for the singing part of the game. The other instruments don't represent a big challenge. I definitely enjoyed a lot being able to sing harmonies, but if you're not able to even sing the main voice, forget it, you'll get frustrated.
The only downside is the amount of songs that were included. The game only comes with 45 songs. They definitely want to squeeze from you as much money as possible in downloadable content.
The game has left me a great lasting appeal. Although the amount of songs is relatively small when compared to previous releases, I haven't gotten bored at all. For those who like singing, this is a great game. For those looking for higher difficulty level in other instruments, better look into other releases. And finally, for those who don't know about the Beatles but like to play Rockband, I definitely recommend this game. I suppose those familiar with their work would criticize the song selection. But to me it's a great step as an introduction. And you have the extra value of being able to play them.
Wow November 16, 2009
Eric Davila (Alamo, TX)
I really liked Rockband 2 and this game kicks the production up a notch and gives us some very familiar songs but in a new medium through which to enjoy them. The game is accessible to newbies yet challenging enough for those who have enjoyed rhythm games on this and other hardware platforms.
I'm not a Beatlemaniac but this game is beautiful December 8, 2009
R. Karlsson
I play a lot of RB, mostly expert guitar and drums, and occasionally vocals + guitar. I like most of the Beatles library though they are not my favorite artist, and this selection was about a 95% hit with me (I also added the Sgt Pepper album as soon as it became available for download). I know license negotiation with this music was a special challenge, so I don't mind having a separate disc and no cross-compatibility with other RB game DLC, and the background graphics you get in return are a literal trip, not to mention absolutely gorgeous. Audio quality is really superb, too, and you'll get a few bonus clips of the fab 4 commenting (apparently) on your performance after each song. Other general comments: relative to existing RB content you won't find any ridiculously hard tracks; the bass tracks are a lot more interesting than other games/artists; and the multi-part vocal harmony is sweet if you have the microphones and friends to pull it off.
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