EA announces Rock Band pricing in Europe, instruments not bundled with game

We’re sure that all you gamers in Europe are itching to perform your own pseudo guitar riffs and just plain rock out with the release of Rock Band (Xbox 360, Wii, and PlayStation 3) in May, but here’s something that may just tick you off a bit: the game and the instruments won’t be bundled, and the price? It’s a bit steep. You can check out the full article to see how much you’re looking at if you want to nab a copy of the game.

Music and rhythm game fanatics in Europe will finally be able to rock out with Electronic Arts‘ Rock Band (Xbox 360, Wii, and PlayStation 3) this May, but here’s the clincher: the price tag for the game and the instruments may not be too palatable. Check out the prices below:

• Rock Band (game disc): GBP 49.99 (or EUR 69.99, US$ 110)
• Instrument Edition (guitar, drums, microphone): GBP 129.99 (or EUR 169, US$ 265)

As you can see, Europe will not be getting the same Rock Band Bundle consisting of the instruments and the game that players in the U.S. enjoyed. This means that European gamers are looking at a total of GBP 180 or EUR 240 (US$ 377) if they get the Instrument Edition plus the game. It’s practically almost double the price compared to its U.S. counterpart, and the price might actually make you think you’re buying a new game console.

It’s a bit steep, yes, and we wish that EA may have announced the high price by mistake; but if it does turn out to be the actual cost, gamers located in Europe can always wait for retail level discounts.

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