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A Rock Band patch allowing Guitar Hero III peripheral compatibility has apparently been vetoed by Activision...
While Xbox 360 owners in the US are able to use Guitar Hero III controllers in Rock Band, a shadow has been cast over the same compatibility on the PlayStation 3. A Rock Band PS3 patch that would allow this - scheduled for release on December 4th - has supposedly been grounded by publishers Activision.
Developers/Publishers of Rock Band, Harmonix and MTV Games, have now spoken out about this alleged move by Activision in a statement (taken from Joystiq):
"Two weeks ago, Harmonix created a software patch for the Sony PlayStation 3 version of Rock Band that allowed for guitar compatibility and support for third party peripherals, including enabling use of Activision's Guitar Hero III controller with Rock Band. The compatibility patch was submitted, approved and had been scheduled for release by Sony on Tuesday, December 4th. Unfortunately, Activision objected to the release of the compatibility patch. The patch remains with Sony, but we have been told that it will unfortunately not be released due to Activision's continued objection."
Harmonix and MTV Games also maintained their stance on an "Open standard philosophy of hardware and game compatibility," adding that:
"We sincerely hope that Activision will reverse its decision and allow release of the compatibility patch and further, that Activision will allow Guitar Hero III to support Rock Band guitar controllers as well. We welcome all third party developers who wish to support our controllers and will provide any required support in order for them to do so."
It seems that PS3 owners may have to empty their pockets upon Rock Band's early 2008 European release.
When contacted by TVG, Activision declined to comment on the accusations made by Harmonix and MTV Games.
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Added:Sun 17th Aug 2008 02:27, Post No: 56
Sure it's great that they've put out an update disc for the PS2 but the songs selected are mostly crap compared to the packs you can download with the PS3! WTF?!
Added:Sun 11th May 2008 19:02, Post No: 55
Oh, good. I was hoping we could start seeing additional game discs for this franchise on the PS2 (since we can't do the downloads thing like the 360 or PS3). Love that they've gotten the rights to use Teenage Lobotomy, too!
Added:Thu 01st May 2008 17:18, Post No: 54
Yeah its releasing in UK the 23.may so im gonna import it.I live in Norway and i think the game is a VERY good game.Im gonna buy the Boston pack;)Anyways i have xbox 360 so im lucky:D
Added:Tue 22nd Apr 2008 01:32, Post No: 53
the drums, guitar, vocals, and expecialy bass are all easy however rock band has kickass songs with kickass graphics making it a little thing called "fun"
Added:Mon 14th Apr 2008 16:52, Post No: 52
I can see alot of ebay shops setting up just importing Rockband to the EU, they will make loads, people get it cheaper and quicker. At the full price EA wants for it the game is a dead duck in the EU.
Added:Sun 13th Apr 2008 06:38, Post No: 51
Activision is being really stupid about all of this. I am betting they are thinking that this kind of game is just a fad or something and is hoping to control the market as much as they can. All I can say about that is look at the whole IBM vs Mac issue. Mac went propriatary on all hardware and software while IBM remained open. Until recently 95% of PC sales were IBM compatable, and the software companies that were making games for the IBMs were raking in the cash. Anytime you make such a limiting thing to the consumer they will move on to a more versatile option. The next game that comes out that will work with any and all previously made guitars, mics (American Idol, Sing Star), drums and whatever else, is going to be the winner. Then Activision will be firing whoever made the decision to keep the patch from going thru.
Added:Fri 11th Apr 2008 21:47, Post No: 50
US rockband plays on PS3 fine... it's region - free gaming on the PS3. I know this cos I bought Rockband from the States... total cost including shipping and VAT (from customs) and extra postage was just under £130.... cheaper than all this rip off prices we have to pay in the UK.. WHAT IS THE PROBLEM WITH THAT????? NO body ever answers that question.
Added:Thu 10th Apr 2008 15:06, Post No: 49
No shortage of peripherals? Perhaps because it's a rip off
Added:Tue 25th Mar 2008 22:12, Post No: 48
Excellent news about this for the wii. trouble is how much is this one gonna set us all back? and will it be packaged with all the periferals?? Hope that the current guitair hero guitar controller is compatable otherwise this may push the price up too much. anyone got any ideas???
Added:Thu 28th Feb 2008 01:11, Post No: 47
I was extreamly dissapointed, I bought both and its really is bad. They win I paid down my 60 bucks for the rockband extra guitar that will be out in april. Bad activision..bad!