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Rock Band Wireless Guitars Ship April 1, Standalone Drum Kits Hit Feb. 12

Shacknews reports Harmonix and MTV Games announced today that individual instrument peripherals for Rock Band (PS2, PS3, X360) will start shipping to retail shelves on February 12.

The drum kit is the first instrument scheduled for release, available on February 12 for $79.99. The wireless Fender Stratocaster guitar controller, meanwhile, will arrive for all consoles on April 1 at $59.99. The wireless Fender marks the first official Rock Band wireless guitar for the Xbox 360.

"The release of standalone instruments allows Rock Band musicians to enjoy the full Rock Band experience, including drum, microphone and guitar head-to-head modes, creating a whole new level of competitive fun," said Harmonix CEO and co-founder Alex Rigopulos.
Cyrus365 - contributor
Published: 659 days 15 hours ago | News | PlayStation 3 | Xbox 360 | PlayStation 2
 
 
 
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