Gift Tip 83: The Beatles: Rock Band

Dec 8 2009, 1:00pm CST | by Luigi Lugmayr

The Beatles: Rock Band, developed by Harmonix Music Systems, belongs to the Rock Band music video game series. This game will take you through the entire career of the Beatles, their rise to superstardom and their awe-inspiring performances. Similar to what the earlier games in the Rock Band music video game series did, this game gives you the chance to get involved in the performances of the Beatles through game play. You will be able to use the custom-built controllers of this game to actively participate in the Beatles shows.

The Beatles: Rock Band game is assorted with 45 unforgettable Beatle songs, which represent various periods of their illustrious career. You can also get to see the band members performing on stage through their virtual depictions. You can pair this game with Rock Band, Guitar Hero and almost any other instrument controller. It can also be paired with third party microphones including the mics for Lips and SingStar. In addition to being part of super-hit songs from the British rock band, this game also allows you to make an entry into the recording studio and jump into dreamscapes that tell you about the final phase of their career and their life after that.

This third major game in the Rock Band music video game series also comes with interactive play and full-band capacity, elements that enabled the earlier members of this series enjoy huge acceptance. The game supports up to three microphone controllers and thus gives you the opportunity to recreate the vocal blend of the Beatles. The graphics of this game bring to you a captivating tour that encompasses the moments that enabled the Beatles to scale unparalleled heights. You will also have the privilege of downloading more songs and full albums in the future.

The immortal impression that the Beatles made in our minds means that The Beatles: Rock Band game will create high demand. Its custom-built controllers are going to enthrall users in a refreshingly new way. With hits like "I Saw Her Standing There" and "I Want to Hold Your Hand", this game is going to capture the imagination of its users. The Beatles: Rock Band is available for Wii, Xbox 360 and PS3.

Great Gift For
Anyone who likes the Beatles and music video games. It is also a great way for parents to teach kids about the great Beatles.

Price and Where to Buy
The Beatles: Rock Band game sells for about $50 (software only) on Amazon.com depending on which console you buy it for.
The Beatles: Rock Band Special Value Bundle including the software, a guitar, a drum kit, a microphone, a USB hub and guitar strap sells for $139.99 on Amazon.com.

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Luigi Lugmayr
Luigi is the founding chief Editor of I4U News and brings over 15 years experience in the technology field to the ever evolving and exciting world of gadgets. He started I4U News back in 2000 and evolved it into vibrant technology magazine.
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