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Electronic Arts Rock Band™ 2 Special Edition for Nintendo Wii™

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  • Fast setup (55)
  • Easy to use (35)
  • Improved game play (34)
  • Great sound (10)
  • Challenging (9)
  • Multiplayer (8)
  • Easy to learn (7)
  • Graphics (7)
  • Improved network play (5)
  • Engaging story line (4)
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  • Pricey (3)
  • Defective product (1)
  • Difficult interface (1)
  • Durability (1)
  • Hard for adultsbut fun (1)
  • Hard to store (1)
  • Hardware technical probs (1)
  • Limited song list (1)
  • Lyrics in some songs (1)
  • No 'real' instructions (1)

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SynopsisGet the band back together and get ready to rock like never before. The Special Edition of Rock Band 2 includes a guitar controller, drum controller and microphone, so you'll be primed for instant success and a long-lasting musical career. Bring your incredible passion to some of rock's most enduring songs and show that you're a true master of guitar, bass, drums and vocals. Whether jamming in a band composed of your closest friends or rocking out solo style, it's time to take the next step on the rock 'n' roll ladder of success. Can you make it all the way to the top? Put your hands in the air for Rock Band 2, the incredible sequel to the game that put the dream of rock stardom within your grasp. Packed with even more music, a more expansive World Tour mode and much more, Rock Band 2 delivers a thrilling musical experience that will make you reluctant to ever leave the stage. Rock out to more than 80 on-disc tracks based on master recordings from artists such as System of a Down, Foo Fighters, The Who and Elvis Costello. With the included peripherals you can easily live out your fantasies and let loose your hardcore superstar dreams.

Specification Description
Model 19159, 250245, F5E15C64, Nintendo Wii
UPC 014633191592
Age range 13 years and up
Available for Store Pickup Spec Name: rshStandard Yes
Benefits Includes dozens of all-time classics as performed by the original artistsShred on guitar and bass like never before with the all-new
Capacity UOM mAh
Category Simulation
Compatibility Nintendo Wii
Description Header Start a band, rock the world.
Display Catalog Number 55030857
End Product Indicator Yes
ESRB Content Descriptors Lyrics
ESRB Rating Teen (13+)
Included in the Box Rock Band 2Fender Stratocaster replica guitarDrum kit pads (4)Kick pedalDrum sticksMicrophone
Manufacturer Electronic Arts
Manufacturer Labor Warranty 90
Manufacturer Part Number 19159
Manufacturer Parts Warranty 90
MAP Price 0.0
Max Number of Players 4
Model 19159
Online Play Yes
Operating Temperature UOM ° F
Product Type Video games
Subcategory Dance & music
Supported Languages English

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★★★★★
5.0
AAAAWESOME

"This is one of the best games ive ever played...." Read Full Review »

Nov 25, 2008 by Peter

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"The gameplay is great, it is a lot of fun if you don't mind working your way through a bunch of lousy songs in order to get to the good ones listed on the box. The music store for downloading new songs is not yet operational. No news as to when this will be working. If you have an Xbox or PS3 get the rockband2 for one of those platforms instead.[...]..." Read Full Review »

Jan 23, 2009 by jr

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AAAAWESOME

★★★★★
5.0

    Pros

  • Challenging
  • Engaging Story Line
  • Gameplay

    Cons

  • There are no cons

    Best Uses

  • Teenagers
 

"This is one of the best games ive ever played. "

Rock band 2 expetise

  • Xbox
  • Ons
  • Guitar
  • Video
  • Band
  • Song
  • Solo
  • Film
  • Music
  • Game
  • Rock
  • 360
  • Expert
  • Hammer
  • Short
Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Peter
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Electronic Arts Rock Band™ 2 Special Edition for Nintendo Wii™ Review

A bigger party for gamers.

★★★★★
5.0

    Pros

  • Challenging
  • Engaging Story Line
  • Graphics
  • Great Sound
  • Multiplayer

    Cons

  • Expensive

    Best Uses

  • Multiple Players
  • Teenagers
 

"There is no telling that this band kit is at a brutal price. It's fun though...



It will be a nominee for the 2008 Video Game Hall of Fame for best party game and best soundtrack. "

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Shawn Fenn
Garfield, NJ
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Electronic Arts Rock Band™ 2 Special Edition for Nintendo Wii™ Review

Most fun I've had with a gaming system!

★★★★★
5.0

    Pros

  • Fast Setup
  • Improved Game Play
  • Improved Network Play

    Cons

  • None

    Best Uses

  • Entertainment
  • Games
  • Interactivity
 

"This has been a great purchase. We have all had so much fun together. I'm not even a big gamer but I love playing this. And, it's nice that it's something the whole family has fun doing together rather than the kids being off playing by themselves. Even our 5 year old has impressed us by finding …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Knoxville, TN
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Electronic Arts Rock Band™ 2 Special Edition for Nintendo Wii™ Review

Best Party Game out there right now

★★★★★
5.0

"I've had a great experience with this product, which was a nice change of pace from the awful time I had with Guitar Hero: World Tour (GH:WT). Because GH:WT and Rock Band 2 (RB2) are direct competitors, and I own both games with instruments, I'll make frequent comparisons between the two. Here's the …"  Read Full Review »

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Zesty
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Electronic Arts Rock Band™ 2 Special Edition for Nintendo Wii™ Review

Just the right idea for the holidays.

★★★★★
5.0

    Pros

  • Challenging
  • Engaging Story Line
  • Excellent Soundtrack
  • Great Sound
  • Never Fail Again

    Cons

  • Expensive

    Best Uses

  • Teenagers
 

"This product totally rocks! It's contents are more durable and longer lasting. This super-expensive product is better than the first Rock Band's special edition bundle. Buy this today! "

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