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[ElNino]

I would love to get it digitally on Xbox One but only if I can get the legacy adapter day one. It being available only the disc bundle makes that moot.

Same here, except that I also have wired RB1 drums (with Goodwood Mods drum heads) so I'd like for a way to use those as well.

My Mad Catz Replica Strat (the full size one) and Logitech Premium GH guitar (assuming is works with the legacy adapter) would be fine to use as they are presumably both much better than the wireless RB4 guiatar.

The majority of my previous RB time was spend on guitar, so I could probably get by with no drums for a while, but now my kids are old enough to play with me and they will almost assuredly want to play drums.

 

[pacman85]

so the PSN digital download of the game came with 10 songs. Is it safe to assume the XBone digital download pre-order bonus will also be 10 songs? Actually, is it safe to assume the XBone version will even get a pre-order bonus like the PSN version? I'm wondering if those new 12 songs will all be DLC on launch day. Being an XBone gamer, I, of course, hope they are in fact pre-order bonus songs.

 

[AndyMoogle]

I would love to get it digitally on Xbox One but only if I can get the legacy adapter day one. It being available only via disc bundle makes that moot.

Have they said anything about selling it on its own? It sucks that you have to either get the game + new instrument(s) or game + legacy adapter. Unless you want to get two copies of the game for some reason.

 

[jond76]

so the PSN digital download of the game came with 10 songs. Is it safe to assume the XBone digital download pre-order bonus will also be 10 songs? Actually, is it safe to assume the XBone version will even get a pre-order bonus like the PSN version? I'm wondering if those new 12 songs will all be DLC on launch day. Being an XBone gamer, I, of course, hope they are in fact pre-order bonus songs.

When the digital pre-order page was up, it said 12 songs.

 

[opoth]

Didn't take a picture, but stopped at my local Target on my lunch break and they've already built out a home for the full band kits along with the Guitar Hero stuff.

 

[Raide]

Got super lucky and EA Support gave me a working RB3 Export code. Hopefully it won't be too long before they get it all working for RB4 and I will be ready to rock! Ahem.

 

[Listonosh]

Got super lucky and EA Support gave me a working RB3 Export code. Hopefully it won't be too long before they get it all working for RB4 and I will be ready to rock! Ahem.

I didnt realize RB3 came with one! Do we know at all how this feature will work?

 

[Raide]

I didnt realize RB3 came with one! Do we know at all how this feature will work?

I am assuming like the previous ones. You had a code on the back of the games manual and within the games menu you entered the code. I think you had to have a working code on RB2 to use in Rb3 and then you could buy an export code (Well, this is what I have just done anyway)

Would be nice if they just checked the GT and let you export.

 

[Juke Joint Jezebel]

I didnt realize RB3 came with one!

RB3 export, if it happens, will be activated by a code on the back of the manual.

 

[Gleethor]

Got super lucky and EA Support gave me a working RB3 Export code. Hopefully it won't be too long before they get it all working for RB4 and I will be ready to rock! Ahem.

What? You mean like they gave you a RB3 manual code?

 

[CloudWolf]

Holy shit, September is going to be the new favorite at parties.

 

[CS_Dan]

How does DLC work with PS4 system accounts from different territories? Will I be able to use all of my UK DLC if I buy the game from the US PSN?

 

[BenjaminBirdie]

what interpol song

 

[CloudWolf]

what interpol song

All the Rage Back Home

 

[BenjaminBirdie]

All the Rage Back Home

>table flip<

 

[Raide]

What? You mean like they gave you a RB3 manual code?

Yes. I think it depends on who you get and how you talk to them

They gave me a working code which I redeemed and then you have to buy the export code for 6.75 (UK)

It means everything is ready for when they talk about the export stuff.

 

[distantmantra]

>table flip<

Could've been worse.

Yes. I think it depends on who you get and how you talk to them

They gave me a working code which I redeemed and then you have to buy the export code for 6.75 (UK)

It means everything is ready for when they talk about the export stuff.

There is no such thing as an export code for Rock Band 3 (that code on the RB3 manual has no purpose at the moment. It's just there). There is one for Rock Band 2 that you can use in Rock Band 3. That might be why people are confused.

 

[evanmisha]

So, here in Canada, EB Games has the 30 track pre-order bonus, and PSN has the same pre-order bonus as in the US. But sadly missing is the 4 track US Amazon pre-order exclusive 4-pack with the DFA1979 and Alabama Shakes track.

What gives

 

[EdReedFan20]

Do USB hubs work with PS4? PS4 has only two USB ports, but I need four (1 drum, 1 microphone, and 2 guitars).

 

[Raide]

Could've been worse.



There is no such thing as an export code for Rock Band 3. There is one for Rock Band 2 that you can use in Rock Band 3. That might be why people are confused.

Yes, I should have corrected myself. I got a bit confused since I am in RB3 and buying the export key.

Sorry all!

There is a code on the back of the RB3 manual, so I assume that will come into play for RB4?

 

[FyreWulff]

Do USB hubs work with PS4? PS4 has only two USB ports, but I need four (1 drum, 1 microphone, and 2 guitars).

yes. it's a good idea to get a powered hub as well. unpowered ones may work but have the potential to act weird, so it's up to you

 

[distantmantra]

There is a code on the back of the RB3 manual, so I assume that will come into play for RB4?

We're all hoping that's the case.

 

[ViciousDS]

Do USB hubs work with PS4? PS4 has only two USB ports, but I need four (1 drum, 1 microphone, and 2 guitars).

I used this when I was playing FFXIV.....had my headset, controller, mouse, and keyboard all plugged in and none of the devices disconnected or anything

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00DQFGH80/?tag=neogaf0e-20



edit vvvvvv yes a non powered one will disconnect devices drawing to much total amperage from the port. I've had it happen lol

 

[EdReedFan20]

yes. it's a good idea to get a powered hub as well. unpowered ones may work but have the potential to act weird, so it's up to you

I have a powered one already. All I need is the game itself. Yay!

 

[ShadowSoldier89]

unpowered should be just fine for rockband, considering the dongles from rock band 2 are unpowered hubs

 

[Skiptastic]

It still blows me away that there is no bonus DLC for preordering the standalone disc on Amazon.

Yeah, I'm very disappointed in that. There doesn't seem to be the bonus DLC for the standalone anywhere...maybe Gamestop has it?

If I have to use my Gamestop credit to buy the guitar version, I suppose I might. But I would much rather try without getting new hardware.

Either that or I need to get out and test the new hardware somehow before I buy. Are there any plans of having the hardware at Costco? I would love to get it with their implicit warranty.

 

[ShadowSoldier89]

Yeah, I'm very disappointed in that. There doesn't seem to be the bonus DLC for the standalone anywhere...maybe Gamestop has it?

If I have to use my Gamestop credit to buy the guitar version, I suppose I might. But I would much rather try without getting new hardware. Either that or I need to get out and test the new hardware somehow before I buy.

wait whats this bonus DLC, I missed this. I just know the 4 song amazon pack, and the 30 song preorder. Is there a digital preorder pack as well or something?

 

[Skiptastic]

wait whats this bonus DLC, I missed this. I just know the 4 song amazon pack, and the 30 song preorder. Is there a digital preorder pack as well or something?

The 30 song preorder doesn't apply to the disc only version, from what I can see at Amazon. Sorry, I called that "bonus DLC".

 

[ShadowSoldier89]

The 30 song preorder doesn't apply to the disc only version, from what I can see at Amazon. Sorry, I called that "bonus DLC".

ooooh, it doesnt come with just the disc, icic. I ordered the guitar bundle.

 

[distantmantra]

Yeah, I'm very disappointed in that. There doesn't seem to be the bonus DLC for the standalone anywhere...maybe Gamestop has it?

If I have to use my Gamestop credit to buy the guitar version, I suppose I might. But I would much rather try without getting new hardware.

Either that or I need to get out and test the new hardware somehow before I buy. Are there any plans of having the hardware at Costco? I would love to get it with their implicit warranty.

I have no interest in buying new instruments, so I'll just have to deal with the lack of bonus DLC and buy whatever interests me.

Seriously, if RB4 wasn't backward compatible with previous instruments, I wouldn't be buying the game. I don't need more plastic toys than I already have.

 

[pacman85]

Got super lucky and EA Support gave me a working RB3 Export code. Hopefully it won't be too long before they get it all working for RB4 and I will be ready to rock! Ahem.

Dang, you got me all excited thinking they had actually fleshed out and got a RB3 export working! Bah!

 

[ViciousDS]

where the heck is our cymbal pre-order? I need it for the drums since the giant $250 box doesn't come with them lol

 

[SolidusDave]

This preorder songs nonesense confuses the shit out of me.

I'm in Germany, I will buy either the German or UK version of RB4. Preferable the digital version as I need no new hardware and want to have it ready to go w/o putting in the disc first.

What do I have to do to get
- preorder songs (30?)
- PS+ preorder songs (10?)
- Gimme Chocolate (XB1 preorder exclusive?)
???
I don't see any mention of this on the local amazon pages (instruments bundle or standalone) and it seems there's no preorder of RB4 in the EU Playstation Store...

With the weak setlist it feels like I'm buying only half the game if I don't get this done somehow. It's so close to release wth

 

[Skiptastic]

I have no interest in buying new instruments, so I'll just have to deal with the lack of bonus DLC and buy whatever interests me.

Seriously, if RB4 wasn't backward compatible with previous instruments, I wouldn't be buying the game. I don't need more plastic toys than I already have.

I'm with you.

 

[Raide]

I have no interest in buying new instruments, so I'll just have to deal with the lack of bonus DLC and buy whatever interests me.

Seriously, if RB4 wasn't backward compatible with previous instruments, I wouldn't be buying the game. I don't need more plastic toys than I already have.

If the Xbox One did not need that Wireless adaptor thing, I would just be buying solus. The fact I have to choose between all new kit or somehow find a wireless drumset and get the adaptor pack. Not sure why the PS4 version does not need it.

 

[ShadowSoldier89]

If the Xbox One did not need that Wireless adaptor thing, I would just be buying solus. The fact I have to choose between all new kit or somehow find a wireless drumset and get the adaptor pack. Not sure why the PS4 version does not need it.

probably because you can write drivers into games on PS4 (see skullgirls fightstick driver) whereas on xbox you need a hardware converter

 

[Raide]

probably because you can write drivers into games on PS4 (see skullgirls fightstick driver) whereas on xbox you need a hardware converter

That makes sense. Really annoying choice to make.

It still means I need to find another Wirless guitar to go with the Band In The Box version. I don't think the USB ones work right?

 

[ViciousDS]

I have a cronus max.....I wonder if they could dupe the xbox one into thinking the xplorers a wireless controller....wouldn't be hard for them

 

[blackMamba1187]

I have a cronus max.....I wonder if they could dupe the xbox one into thinking the xplorers a wireless controller....wouldn't be hard for them

I have one of those, as well, I think. Have to try and find it.

 

[Yaari]

This preorder songs nonesense confuses the shit out of me.

I'm in Germany, I will buy either the German or UK version of RB4. Preferable the digital version as I need no new hardware and want to have it ready to go w/o putting in the disc first.

What do I have to do to get
- preorder songs (30?)
- PS+ preorder songs (10?)
- Gimme Chocolate (XB1 preorder exclusive?)
???
I don't see any mention of this on the local amazon pages (instruments bundle or standalone) and it seems there's no preorder of RB4 in the EU Playstation Store...

With the weak setlist it feels like I'm buying only half the game if I don't get this done somehow. It's so close to release wth

I agree. It's a weak setlist, and some of the best songs are pre-order DLC. That's some bullshit.

But I hope they start explaining how it works because it is extremely confusing.

 

[AndyMoogle]

probably because you can write drivers into games on PS4 (see skullgirls fightstick driver) whereas on xbox you need a hardware converter

Xbox One and Xbox 360 use different wireless protocols. PS3 and PS4 both use bluetooth. Or did they use a wireless dongle on PS3? If so, they'll just use that again.

 

[MajorMane]

Xbox One and Xbox 360 use different wireless protocols. PS3 and PS4 both use bluetooth. Or did they use a wireless dongle on PS3? If so, they'll just use that again.

Pretty sure it's the latter explanation. (PS3 used wireless dongles which will work on the PS4. 360 did not.)

 

[jond76]

I just noticed Jane looks to be an Xbox preorder bonus. Now I can feel like I'm at Camp Firewood!

 

[matrixman92]

Anyone make a dlc spreadsheet yet?

 

[Juke Joint Jezebel]

I just noticed Jane looks to be an Xbox preorder bonus. Now I can feel like I'm at Camp Firewood!

Wait, what? What version of the game do I have to pre-order to get this? I thought it was future DLC that got leaked and not bonuses.

Fucking confusing.

 

[waitwhat42]

Wait, what? What version of the game do I have to pre-order to get this? I thought it was future DLC that got leaked and not bonuses.

Fucking confusing.

Yeah it's pretty annoying but the songs revealed today are the preorder bonus songs for Xbox One.

It's safe to assume they'll be available as DLC on PS4 but HMX hasn't said anything official yet. I preordered the digital version on PS4 for the bonus tracks but the Xbox bonus tracks are better

 

[Juke Joint Jezebel]

Yeah it's pretty annoying but the songs revealed today are the preorder bonus songs for Xbox One.

Do we know whether it's for the Digital or Retail version? I'm getting it boxed!

 

[waitwhat42]

Do we know whether it's for the Digital or Retail version? I'm getting it boxed!

Yeah these songs are for the digital preorder. It's ridiculous. Sure hardcore fans are going to want the preorder songs, but they'd probably want new hardware too right? With standalone hardware coming sometime next year the only way to get the songs and a new guitar at launch is to get the guitar bundle with a physical copy and to preorder the digital copy.

I just got an awesome bonus at work so I went fully crazy and ordered the digital release, a guitar bundle and the band in a box bundle, so now I'll have all new instruments, but also two physical copies of the game to get rid of.

 

[Pejo]

Anyone make a dlc spreadsheet yet?

As sad as I am to admit that we actually need this, I would really appreciate one if somebody understands all this DLC mess. I really want those XBox exclusive songs, but I need to buy physical.

 

[Mushroomer25]

Wait, what? What version of the game do I have to pre-order to get this? I thought it was future DLC that got leaked and not bonuses.

Fucking confusing.

I don't think we actually know. Right now, the XBox's Store app shows Rock Band 4, but you can only purchase it as part of a 'Bundle' (the bundle itself has not been added). There's also a lengthy section of DLC tracks only available as part of a 'bundle'. So presumably, the bundle is the game + those tracks. But nothing has been officially announced. It appears they're a digital pre-order bonus, likely available for purchase in the future.