May 5, 2009
MTV GAMES, HARMONIX AND EA UNVEIL
REPLICA RICKENBACKER AND GRETSCH GUITAR INSTRUMENT CONTROLLERS FOR THE BEATLES:
ROCK BAND
The Beatles: Rock Band Pre-Order
Club Goes Live Today, May 5th
Harmonix Music Systems, the leading
developer of music-based games, and MTV Games, a part of Viacom’s MTV Networks,
along with distribution partner Electronic Arts Inc., announced today that
replica Rickenbacker 325 and Gretsch Duo Jet™ guitars will be made available as
standalone music peripheral controllers for The Beatles: Rock Band. In addition,
The Beatles: Rock Band Pre-Order Club also goes live today in the U.S. and
Canada giving fans exclusive news and access to exclusive game elements from the
eagerly awaited game set for release worldwide on 9/9/09.
The Rickenbacker 325 and Gretsch Duo
Jet guitars are hailed as two of the signature, most celebrated instruments
played by John Lennon and George Harrison throughout their careers,
respectively. They will be made available for MSRP $99.99 in the U.S. and in
continental Europe for MSRP ç99.99 and for MSRP 89.99 in the UK. These wireless
instrument controllers join the previously announced Höfner bass controller, a
large-scale replica of the bass famously used by Sir Paul McCartney, and the
Ringo Starr inspired and Ludwig-branded Rock Band 2 drums, with a classic pearl
finish and vintage replica Beatles kick drum head. All controllers will be
available for the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft,
PLAYSTATION® 3, Wii™ and will be compatible with all Rock Band titles.
Also announced, The Beatles: Rock
Band Pre-Order Club officially goes live today. North American and European fans
who pre-order any version of the The Beatles: Rock Band at a participating
retailer will be given an access code to officially join the Pre-Order Club.
After entry of the code, consumers will gain access to breaking news and
exclusive behind the scenes elements. For a list of participating retailers or
to learn more about The Beatles: Rock Band Pre-Order Club, please visit
www.thebeatlesrockband.com.
The Beatles: Rock Band will allow
fans to pick up the guitar, bass, mic or drums and experience The Beatles’
extraordinary catalogue of music through gameplay that takes players on a
journey through the legacy and evolution of the band’s legendary career.
Available simultaneously worldwide in North America, Europe, Australia, New
Zealand and other territories for the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment
system from Microsoft, PLAYSTATION®3 computer entertainment system and Wii™
system from Nintendo on Sept. 9, 2009, the game will be compatible with all Rock
Band instrument controllers, as well as most Guitar Hero® and other third party
music video game peripherals and microphones.
