The Shrine

Can't wait to try it although I'm not crazy on buying up a whole new set of instruments. Oh, and the full 83 song set list has been revealed

http://wii.ign.com/articles/111/1115786p1.html

The Smiths is on there. I buy.

I had sworn off buying any new music games, but this might reverse that. I'm a sucker for drums so pro-mode drumming would be an awesome challenge and I might learn some things.

Heck, I'd even love to pick up one of the guitars and try Pro-Mode guitar. I haven't read the article yet. Did they announce a price for the Squier yet?

Wow, shit ain't cheap. $80 for the keyboard, $150 for the full guitar, and $40 for the cymbal attachments

http://www.1up.com/news/pictures-price- ... -rock-band

They will actually have MIDI adaptors so you can use your real MIDI keyboard or MIDI drums too and there's going to be a real Stratocaster that's compatible with the game. Sounds fucking cool but it may be too far out of the price range of most. Thankfully they're completely optional as they're only required for the Pro mode

I wonder if it's going to be a genuinely good way to learn how to play.

SineSwiper wrote:I wonder if it's going to be a genuinely good way to learn how to play.

Judging by the screens, you're playing tabulator notes for the guitar and there will be an actual real Fender that'll be able to connect to the game. It's pretty damned close. The drums were already not too far off and if you can plug in your own MIDI keyboard and use it, I'd say it'll be a very, very good start

Will I still be able to play Rock Band 3 with my current instruments, if I so choose? I have quite a bit of $$ invested in those things.

Yes, the more advanced instruments will only be needed for Pro Mode. The other difficulties will remain the same and your old RB instruments work.