The Beatles Rock Band Buyers Guide – Which to Buy?

Which Beatles RockBand should you buy? It’s a bit confusing, so I’ve written it all out for you. Find out what game bundle edition is best for you. Also, See what cool accessories are available…

1st Question – Game Platform

The first and most obvious question is which game platform Nintendo Wii , PlayStation 3, or Xbox 360? Obviously if you own one of these, that will make your decision easy. If you don’t already own a game system, get the Nintendo Wii . It’s the most popular choice for Beatle RockBand users, and you’ll love the other games available for it.

Each Beatles RockBand Product you buy has a Wii PS3 and XBox version. So make sure you select the right link for your game platform.

2nd Question – Game Edition

Next question, which package… Software Only, Special Value Bundle or Limited Edition Premium Bundle?

You can buy the Software Only then choose which guitar controller you want to add. Your choices are John Lennon’s Black Rickenbacker 325 Guitar or George Harrison’s Gretsch Duo Jet Guitar.

But, if you want Ringo’s Drum Set and Paul’s Hoffner Bass, you have to order the Limited Edition Premium Bundle. That version includes the software, Ringo’s Drum Set (Beatles logo on the front), Paul McCartney’s Violin-Shaped Hoffner Bass Guitar, a Microphone, and a Mic Stand. WARNING: This product is available for a limited time only!

If you want the Full Beatles Band, you have to order the Limited Edition Premium Bundle, and add John’s Rickenbacker Guitar and George’s Gretsch Guitar.

If you don’t care about the Beatles Replica instruments, you can get the Special Value Edition which includes the software along with a standard RockBand guitar and standard RockBand Drums instead of the controllers that look like the Beatles instruments. You can save a few dollars, but I’d rather go with the Beatles instruments. They may even be worth money someday to a collector.

* QUICK BUYER’S GUIDE *

LIMITED EDITION PREMIUM BUNDLE

For Nintendo Wii with Ringo’s Drums, Paul’s Bass, and Microphone…
Get the Wii Limited Edition Premium Bundle

For Playstation 3 with Ringo’s Drums, Paul’s Bass, and Microphone…
Get the Playstation 3 Limited Edition Premium Bundle

For XBox 360 with Ringo’s Drums, Paul’s Bass, and Microphone…
Get the XBox Limited Edition Premium Bundle

JOHN’S GUITAR PACKAGE

For Nintendo Wii with just John’s Guitar…
Get the Wii Software Only and John’s Wii Guitar

For Playstation 3 with just John’s Guitar…
Get the Playstation 3 Software Only and John’s Playstation 3 Guitar

For XBox 360 with just John’s Guitar…
Get the XBox Software Only and John’s XBox Guitar

GEORGE’S GUITAR PACKAGE

For Nintendo Wii with just George’s Guitar…

Get the Wii Software Only and George’s Wii Guitar

For Playstation 3 with just George’s Guitar…
Get the Playstation 3 Software Only and Georges Playstion 3 Guitar

For XBox 360 with just George’s Guitar…
Get the XBox Software Only and George’s XBox Guitar

FULL BAND SYSTEM

For Nintendo Wii with the Full Band of Instruments…
Get the Wii Limited Edition Premium Bundle add John’s Wii Guitar and George’s Wii Guitar

For Playstation 3 with the Full Band of Instruments…
Get the Playstation 3 Limited Edition Premium Bundle add John’s Playstation Guitar and George’s Playstion Guitar

For XBox 360 with the Full Band of Instruments…
Get the XBox Limited Edition Premium Bundle, add John’s XBox Guitar and George’s XBox Guitar

CHEAPER OPTION

For Nintendo Wii with Standard RockBand Drums, Guitar, and Microphone (Not Beatles Replicas)
Get the Wii Special Value Edition

For Playstation 3 with Standard Rock Band Drums, Guitar, and Microphone (Not Beatles Replicas)
Get the Playstation Special Value Edition

For XBox 360 with Standard Rock Band Drums, Guitar, and Microphone (Not Beatles Replicas)
Get the XBox Special Value Edition

GAME SYSTEM

If you don’t already own a game system, I’d recommend the Nintendo Wii . Or you can get the PlayStation 3 or Xbox 360.

OTHER OPTIONAL ITEMS

Rock Band Official Microphone (PS3, Wii, Xbox360)

Universal Microphone Stand

Drum Stool

Rock Band Drum Silencers

Rock Band Triple Tree Guitar Stand

2 Responses to “The Beatles Rock Band Buyers Guide – Which to Buy?”

1. InsideTheTourBus says:

   September 21, 2009 at 11:29 pm

   Thanks for the detailed post! I am planning to pick this up for a family member and was lost prior to seeing all the options here.
2. Pete says:

   October 8, 2009 at 11:13 am

   Glad you found the Beatles RockBand Buyers Guide useful! Have fun with the game, Pete