Rock Band 2

ReleasedSep 14, 2008

PlayStation 3
Wii
Xbox 360
PlayStation 2

About

Rock Band 2 is the sequel to the 2007 musical simulation game Rock Band and offers similar gameplay. Directly competing with Guitar Hero: World Tour, the game allows different people to play together as in a band, with the same peripherals as the first game: lead guitar, bass guitar, microphone and a drum set. The new drum and guitar controllers for this version, bundled or sold separately, have been revised and older controllers are also supported. The guitar controller, modelled after the Fender Stratocaster, has five additional fret buttons near the neck, for fast fingertapping sessions. There is also an effect switch to toggle between five different effects. Players use the instruments to match notes on the screen, divided in different portions for different instruments, along with the lyrics for the singer who need to match the pitch.

Developer: Harmonix Music Systems
Publisher: MTV Games
Genres: Music
Themes: Party
Modes: Single player, Multiplayer, Co-operative, Split screen
Perspective: Auditory
Age ratings: ESRB T, PEGI 12
Time to beat: 7 h rushed
IGDB rating: 90 / 100 (120 ratings)
Also known as: RB2

Release dates

Release dates by platform
Platform	Release
PlayStation 2	Dec 18, 2008
PlayStation 3	Oct 19, 2008 · North AmericaMar 27, 2009 · Europe
Wii	Dec 18, 2008 · North AmericaApr 24, 2009 · Europe
Xbox 360	Sep 14, 2008