The Beatles: Rock Band Peripherals Detailed
Harmonix and partner Electronic Arts announced today that replica Rickenbacker 325 and Gretsch Duo Jet guitars will be made available as standalone music peripheral controllers for The Beatles: Rock Band. In addition, The Beatles: Rock Band Pre-Order Club also goes live today in the U.S. and Canada giving fans exclusive news and access to exclusive game elements from the set for release worldwide on September 9.
The Rickenbacker 325 and Gretsch Duo Jet guitars are two of the signature instruments played by John Lennon and George Harrison throughout their careers. They will be made available for $99.99 in the U.S., €99.99 in continental Europe, and £89.99 in the UK. These wireless instrument controllers join the previously announced Höfner bass controller, a large-scale replica of the bass used by Paul McCartney, and the Ringo Starr inspired and Ludwig-branded Rock Band 2 drums. All controllers will be available for the Xbox 360, PS3, and Wii - and will be compatible with all Rock Band titles.
