European Rock Band Prices Released Written Wednesday, April 09, 2008 by David Creech Do you really like Rock Band? As in, 240 Euros worth? EA has confirmed the price for Rock Band, following the European date announcement this morning. Europe, unlike the US, will not get all of the instruments bundled together with the game. Instead, you will have to fork out for an Instrument Edition at GBP 129.99 / EUR 169 - comprised of the drum kit, guitar and microphone - then buy the game separately for GBP 49.99 / EUR 69.99. Anyone after the whole lot will be looking at a total of GBP 180 / EUR 240, then. That's rather more than in the US, where you can buy the game and all the instruments for USD 169 - equivalent to around GBP 85 / EUR 107. Wireless guitars will be sold separately for GBP 59.99 / EUR 79.99, while the drum kit will be GBP 69.99 / EUR 89.99. Hopefully retailers will be offering their own bundles. Rock Band will be out in Europe exclusively for Xbox 360 on 23rd May.
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 | Comment #1 by StlrsRoc Wednesday, April 09, 2008 @ 06:59:31 PM Well that wont be good for Europeans, but at least they finally are able to play the game. |
 | Comment #2 by Noisy Neighbour Wednesday, April 09, 2008 @ 06:59:37 PM £185 is ridiculous Seriously.. its times like these... which is not very often i can tell you that i wish i was American.... No offence to the Americans of course. I Loves you =] |
 | Comment #3 by Cause Wednesday, April 09, 2008 @ 07:01:40 PM I have to agree. They should have it the same as they do in America. Prices are kinda expensive for just the plain guitar and drums. |
 | Comment #4 by HyperHeavenZERO Wednesday, April 09, 2008 @ 07:03:40 PM I had to just check it wasn't still April 1st because this is a very bad joke. What the hell? |
 | Comment #5 by David885 Wednesday, April 09, 2008 @ 07:04:15 PM I am quite annoyed at that. I was really looking forward to playing this game, but there's no way I'm forking out £180 for it. I mean, thats £30 more expensive than the 360 Arcade, and only £20 cheaper than the Premium. |
 | Comment #6 by Castrum Wednesday, April 09, 2008 @ 07:04:25 PM EA milking a stronger market out of its well-earned money. Anyone at all surprised? I'm sure as hell not. |
 | Comment #7 by Suplemental Wednesday, April 09, 2008 @ 07:07:01 PM pfft the games crap enough. |
 | Comment #8 by Fishy2606 Wednesday, April 09, 2008 @ 07:07:14 PM Poo-sticks! That really makes me think twice about this, i hope i can get some serious discount at work! |
 | Comment #9 by thacent Wednesday, April 09, 2008 @ 07:11:20 PM Fuck that, im not paying that for a fucking game, bastards |
 | Comment #10 by wild dog Wednesday, April 09, 2008 @ 07:15:19 PM Well thats my preorder cancelled. Who in the right mind would pay that amount of money, Guitar Heroes prices were bad enoughbut this is just a joke. |
 | Comment #11 by quidyg Wednesday, April 09, 2008 @ 07:20:25 PM EA ur pushing ur f**cking luck!!! |
 | Comment #12 by steveo46 Wednesday, April 09, 2008 @ 07:26:47 PM Play.com have it cheaper than that.... but its still extortionate :/ |
 | Comment #13 by narcolepticshee Wednesday, April 09, 2008 @ 07:30:44 PM I'll be boycotting this. It's WAY too expensive Peace |
 | Comment #14 by THE REAL WILL Wednesday, April 09, 2008 @ 07:32:12 PM Well thats another game I won't be buying, i'm not buying it for £180 when theres other games I could get. Shame, i was really looking forward to getting this. |
 | Comment #15 by ace p4rsnip Wednesday, April 09, 2008 @ 07:36:07 PM thats bullstick! EA are such asses at the moment |
 | Comment #16 by avengerRPM Wednesday, April 09, 2008 @ 07:47:59 PM Oh man, bummer to hear. That really is a bummer for you guys over there, as this game is so great, and everyone should be able to experience it. EA really ought to try and understand how to EARN customers, not throw them away. |
 | Comment #17 by patches4711 Wednesday, April 09, 2008 @ 08:07:52 PM Wow that is a pretty hefty price for Rock Band! |
 | Comment #18 by obiwan24 Wednesday, April 09, 2008 @ 08:08:54 PM what a crock of sh*t, was really looking forward to this, especially after the guitar hero series. |
 | Comment #19 by Warbo Wednesday, April 09, 2008 @ 08:09:56 PM Deffo not get this game now..... |
 | Comment #20 by Atarii Wednesday, April 09, 2008 @ 08:10:35 PM Wow, this is entirely bullshit for Europeans. I can't believe that EA and Harmonix would even consider setting a price that high.... fuck off EA. |
 | Comment #21 by Xedoss Wednesday, April 09, 2008 @ 08:21:43 PM Though it's kind of "old" (yesterdays) news...man am i still pissed off because of this. They had this harmonix dude interviewed over at Eurogamer, who stated it's because of stuff like VAT the price is this high...VAT is like 19% (in the Netherlands). Not 120%! |
 | Comment #22 by d unit 666 Wednesday, April 09, 2008 @ 08:22:43 PM this is a crock of crap, since its release in the states 15 years ago ive been waiting and now i learn that the scum at ea intend to rape my finance for the damn thing, army of 2 sucked online and now i have to sell my car and a kidney to enjoy rock band. if ea read this then they should feel.....oh hang on, they dont give a shit, silly me |
 | Comment #23 by tmthomsen Wednesday, April 09, 2008 @ 08:32:24 PM Damn you EA! |
| Comment #24 by d unit 666 Wednesday, April 09, 2008 @ 08:32:39 PM sorry to post again but im still pissed with this. thats all i wantted to say...that im pissed with this and the pain isnt going away |
 | Comment #25 by Kif Wednesday, April 09, 2008 @ 08:46:08 PM I wouldn't mind so much if the game cam with the instruments like it is in America. What possible reason is there to split them up, other than cashing in on a market that has wanted the game for ages? I'm ordering my instruments from America and buying the game second hand just to make sure none of my money sees EA UK hands. |
 | Comment #26 by JakK93 Wednesday, April 09, 2008 @ 08:55:40 PM What a load of BS |
 | Comment #27 by Jmashed Wednesday, April 09, 2008 @ 08:56:37 PM EA is a joke, I've decided to quit buying games from them after Army of Two(disapointment, I can't belive I spent 60 canadian dollars on that and can't even get a God dang refund), Although they may occasionally have a good game or two I might rent. Sorry to hear the bad news for all you in Europe. |
 | Comment #28 by J O 12 D Wednesday, April 09, 2008 @ 08:58:44 PM Fuck that...that is actually pathetic..who in their right mind would pay that much for a game. Seriously EA what the fuck. |
 | Comment #29 by FredOnToast Wednesday, April 09, 2008 @ 08:59:04 PM They expect people to fork out over £180 (d/c as well), when people in America get it for £85! Hell, with all the download-able content coming out for this, it might be cheaper to by a US Xbox with the game to play to this. |
 | Comment #30 by hansen578 Wednesday, April 09, 2008 @ 09:01:59 PM if i was from england id just wait till the game went down in price....idk tho since im doin tht in the US nd the games been out for a half a year now so.... bummer for england |
 | Comment #31 by GoWisfun Wednesday, April 09, 2008 @ 09:04:08 PM StlrsRoc - Oh yay great I can finally play it with a controller... After the "Exclusives" no longer being exclusive and this awful price I really can't see me getting this now. |
 | Comment #32 by Kotaro-Fuma Wednesday, April 09, 2008 @ 09:07:08 PM ... I guess my best option is to import the american PS3 version... |
 | Comment #33 by hellview Wednesday, April 09, 2008 @ 09:20:37 PM So the drum kit on its own is more expensive than Guitar Hero 3, thats just ridculess, there's need to be a strike/boycott or something on this to stop people giving EA any cash. |
 | Comment #34 by shadowfeeder Wednesday, April 09, 2008 @ 09:23:55 PM I've been looking forward to this since it was announced, but I don't think I'll buy it at this price. I'll just wait for Alone in the Dark or something instead. |
 | Comment #35 by H20 chaotic xc Wednesday, April 09, 2008 @ 09:34:29 PM you gotta realize as well the price is the way it is because its gotta get shipped over seas its does cost money for fuell u knoww |
 | Comment #36 by IncredibleBulk92 Wednesday, April 09, 2008 @ 09:40:19 PM I cannot jusity this game for £180, £100 maybe but no way. I'll have to wait until decent games are released later this year. Gutting. |
 | Comment #37 by PhatElvisOfPain Wednesday, April 09, 2008 @ 09:47:41 PM Expensive, but at least you guys finally get to play! |
 | Comment #38 by ShiryuX Wednesday, April 09, 2008 @ 09:53:13 PM Huh...is Rockband NTSC (America) region coded? My Ridge Racer is NTSC and works fine on my PAL xbox (no mods etc). I'm not forking out 240 euros for this, 100 is more than enough for GH3 and gave me fun, but 240 is mocking with people. |
 | Comment #39 by Minty Wednesday, April 09, 2008 @ 10:17:47 PM This makes the game £30/$60 more expensive than the actual console. Er, thanks for the offer EA, but you can shove it where the sun don't shine for that |
 | Comment #40 by rubberchicken69 Wednesday, April 09, 2008 @ 10:18:05 PM how much money is that in usd? |
 | Comment #41 by Pirate Luke Wednesday, April 09, 2008 @ 10:20:32 PM im really glad were finally getting it but wow thats a lot of money, considering a lot of people who have only got part time jobs might want to play it (myself) its gonna take a few weeks saving! way too expensive |
 | Comment #42 by JLH Wednesday, April 09, 2008 @ 10:40:27 PM is it me or are they actualy charging a 100 pounds, yeah thats right 100 more then what it actually retailed for in the US, are they being serious? |
 | Comment #43 by Doktor Pest Wednesday, April 09, 2008 @ 10:57:27 PM What the ...? I was looking forward to Rock Band FINALLLY being released in Europe, but 240 Euros? Erm...no way. |
 | Comment #44 by DanFlyhight Wednesday, April 09, 2008 @ 11:37:13 PM You know what? I'm in the US an that's bull. They need to fix that. |
 | Comment #45 by Techpriest82 Wednesday, April 09, 2008 @ 11:42:39 PM Haha, and what about us Australian's? 240 Euro's is about, $405 here, thats crap, no way am I going to pay that much for it. |
 | Comment #46 by zulamun Wednesday, April 09, 2008 @ 11:49:34 PM Just calculated what that's in USD at the current exchange rate... 240 euro's = 380 USD So thats a price increase of almost 240%... that's insane they can't do this |
 | Comment #47 by Zaxex Thursday, April 10, 2008 @ 12:29:35 AM Well No thanks... I'd rather not pay ridiculous prices for games. It might as well be it's own console to cost that much. |
 | Comment #48 by v_thorne Thursday, April 10, 2008 @ 12:32:32 AM Zulamun put it in perspective for me. Now I understand why all you European folks are upset.... three words. Fuck That Shit. Really sucks for you guys, sorry abou the outrageous price hike. |
 | Comment #49 by Bitis1078 Thursday, April 10, 2008 @ 12:49:09 AM I guess they watch this every week, and see how excited/dissapointed that EU players are about rock band song releases :( That is crap that they are doing that to you. Sorry guys, but I look forward to playing some of you soon :) |
 | Comment #50 by Don Manolo Thursday, April 10, 2008 @ 01:05:57 AM No way I'm spending 240 Euro on 1 videogame?? That's even more expensive the the price of an xbox (without hdd) |
 | Comment #51 by Cobra 69 Venom Thursday, April 10, 2008 @ 04:13:37 AM Screw EA, i aint buying this game, they cant expect Americans to pay one price, then wait 6 months and charge Europe more than double that. Fuck EA, fucking ridiculous |
 | Comment #52 by Petturi Thursday, April 10, 2008 @ 04:32:16 AM It´s ridiculous that they won´t bundle the game with the instruments, I would have payed 170€ but 240€? No thanks, I wait for the prices to drop and just play GTA and other games. |
 | Comment #53 by LaCara Cicatriz Thursday, April 10, 2008 @ 04:48:43 AM holy fucking shit I hate EA...I'm glad I live in the states and maybe will buy it unless my friend lets me borrow it....its just really really sad |
 | Comment #54 by RaoulDukeKD Thursday, April 10, 2008 @ 04:54:53 AM Damn, that is pretty high. And when it finally hits my Australian shores, I get the feeling it's going to be even worse... |
 | Comment #55 by honered1 Thursday, April 10, 2008 @ 04:59:09 AM don't buy the guitar its not worth it, just go with the drums and the game and you'll be just fine with the prices |
| Comment #56 by Minty Thursday, April 10, 2008 @ 06:26:55 AM honered1 - you still realise that even without the guitar thats £110, or $220 USD? Thats still $60USD more than in the US, 6 months after launch, and thats purely for the disk and a drum kit? Thats hardly just fine for prices....... |
 | Comment #57 by BLK DEM0N Thursday, April 10, 2008 @ 06:28:14 AM Its like buying another xbox! too expensive i hope it doesnt sell |
| Comment #58 by BLK DEM0N Thursday, April 10, 2008 @ 06:33:10 AM Dear EA, FUCK YOU |
 | Comment #59 by Shotgunblue Thursday, April 10, 2008 @ 06:35:55 AM Australian shores????!!! Yeah right, us Australians won't see it till late 2008 / early 2009.......... why do I say this??!! and regarding pricing...... I was told $350 - $400. |
 | Comment #60 by Ruthless Thursday, April 10, 2008 @ 06:38:20 AM Lol, this makes me laugh, everyone was like i want Rock Band, i want Rock Band!!! Now the same people are like im not paying 180 quid for a game. Lol. Stick with Guitar Hero, its better and cheaper. |
 | Comment #61 by ADDG4m3r Thursday, April 10, 2008 @ 07:12:37 AM Wow, I really feel bad for the Europeans on this one. Seems like they get everything over across the pond two times more expensive, and later than we do :( |
 | Comment #62 by [Waggly Bean] Thursday, April 10, 2008 @ 08:02:19 AM I don't understand why it's bundled in this way. Why would anybody buy the instrument pack and not the game? Bundle it all together, or bundle the game with 1 instrument at a lower price. That'd make more sense. I was really excited about this game, as was my girlfriend and as was a bunch of my friends. But I'm sure as hell not buying at this price, and I don't see many of my friends bothering either. I hope this bombs like the PS3 on launch, until they lower that price point! |
 | Comment #63 by Shipley0110 Thursday, April 10, 2008 @ 08:28:58 AM What a rip off. Was expecting somewhere around £100 to maybe £120 for the lot but to cost more than the console itself? Got to also agree with Waggly Bean that how they are bundling it seems ridiculous. They should sell the bundles as 1) All Instruments + game 2) Game + Drums 3) Game + Guitar 4) Game + Microphone Only going to bother getting the drums and game as pretty sure the guitar hero add on or the 360 controller will work just as well. Bet we are also charged more than the US for DLC in the EU |
 | Comment #64 by krisab Thursday, April 10, 2008 @ 08:38:06 AM does anyone know if this game is region free? maybe i could buy from USA to play here in the UK. any suggestions? |
 | Comment #65 by Manwell Pablo Thursday, April 10, 2008 @ 09:17:58 AM Forsaken, I'm aware the game has to be shipped, so does pretty much every other game released in the EU, but normally this made up by increasing the price of the game by 10-20 pounds. Not 100. We all knew we'd pay more for it here, just not this much. Anyway for those of you interested play.com has everything on sale for 140 pounds. Still steep but a bit more acceptable. |
 | Comment #66 by Darth Heyburt Thursday, April 10, 2008 @ 09:25:24 AM I'm not buying it now. Simple as. They can fucking sing for their £180... If anyone is that serious about getting it... do this. Import the Whole thing for about £140... Sell the game on ebay £20? Receive full bundle for £120.. Screw EA. |
 | Comment #67 by Cleeo 182 Thursday, April 10, 2008 @ 09:31:15 AM It's also worth mentioning that if you were to buy the instument pack, game and every DLC song it will cost over £300! What extortion from EA, everyone should boycott or import from US!!! |
| Comment #68 by BLK DEM0N Thursday, April 10, 2008 @ 09:46:31 AM just like Manwell Pablo said play.com are doing all instruments for £100 and the game for £40 still its almost double the american price... |
 | Comment #69 by FeatheryPizza Thursday, April 10, 2008 @ 10:00:09 AM Dudez, this is the stupedist thing i have ever heard. 1st America get just bouts all games b4 us, now the get all games and there alot better!!! I have had this on perorder for ages now im in doubt. |
 | Comment #70 by ashy2006 Thursday, April 10, 2008 @ 10:12:40 AM How can they justify the cost in shipping???? The instruments will be made in China or somewhere in Asia, the disc will be pressed in Ireland. Surely it costs more to ship to USA than UK??? |
 | Comment #71 by DarkEchoesX Thursday, April 10, 2008 @ 10:23:04 AM Rock Band + Instrument kit = 179 pounds Nintendo Wii = 179 pounds Xbox 360 Premium = 199 pounds Seriously, who is actually going to choose to buy RB when you can pick up a Wii for 1 penny lore or a 360 Premium for 20 pounds more? And there is no possible way they can justify that cost, tax is only 17.5% in the UK and the controllers/discs will all be shipped from China anyway so it'd only cost a little more to send it to the UK than it would to send it to America. |
 | Comment #72 by Fosteta Thursday, April 10, 2008 @ 10:42:41 AM £180 erm... no *shakes fist* |
| Comment #73 by BLK DEM0N Thursday, April 10, 2008 @ 10:46:02 AM E+A = SHIT |
| Comment #74 by Shotgunblue Thursday, April 10, 2008 @ 11:00:02 AM I goddam hope EA are reading these posts - so they know just how much they are hated! |
 | Comment #75 by Mercutio111 Thursday, April 10, 2008 @ 11:19:15 AM EA are absaloute idiots. Why the hell are they doing this? We have been waiting months and then decide to just slap a price on it that no one will pay. Hmmm shall i get one game or buy a freaking Wii, you know? Games should not be as expensive as consoles its just taking the piss |
| Comment #76 by BLK DEM0N Thursday, April 10, 2008 @ 11:44:41 AM All down hill from here !EA! no one likes !YOU! you !SUCK! |
 | Comment #77 by indiechris Thursday, April 10, 2008 @ 11:54:28 AM on play.com its 130 quid including everything so i'm just gunna do that. It takes the piss but I'm just happy that it's finally coming out |
 | Comment #78 by Doctor GR Thursday, April 10, 2008 @ 12:08:58 PM too much expensive! |
 | Comment #79 by DarkThom Thursday, April 10, 2008 @ 01:44:03 PM What are EA thinking??? I've been waiting for this game for a while as im in the UK and was really looking foward to playing and then they tell us its gonna cost how much??? They must be joking with a price like that. They want to make more money and sell more copies then Guitar hero and stitch us up by charging all that? I'm all for EA games and everything, but recently they seem to have had there heads up there arses. I tihnk they are starting to like up there. Bad move EA.... |
 | Comment #80 by Aphlix Thursday, April 10, 2008 @ 02:34:18 PM What the fuck marketing technique have they got going here!? First they delay this for us, make us wait around half a year longer than the US and put prices as messed up as EA. I mean...WTF!!! EA YOUR A PILE OF USELESS JUNK! Ive said it from the start and i'll say it till I die!!! |
 | Comment #81 by Xerofox Thursday, April 10, 2008 @ 02:55:11 PM Come on, wtf!? Like all Europeans i'm pretty pissed off and I won't even think of buying this game. I'd rather buy 4 games than 1 game with fragile instruments. |
| Comment #82 by Mercutio111 Thursday, April 10, 2008 @ 03:42:42 PM RvG Superman sums it up nicely. Dear EA, You suck You really fucking suck Yours Sincerely Every Xbox fan in Europe |
 | Comment #83 by Fire Mage Saturday, April 12, 2008 @ 03:33:34 AM 240 euros = $380 That 190% of the price of our original bundle (which was $200 for me). |
 | Comment #84 by Zio Gigietto Saturday, April 12, 2008 @ 02:32:28 PM You forget to tell that games and instruments will be distributed just in UK, France and Germany. They're doing the worst move they could, I won't pay no more for an EA game, they cannot considers us as bitches that will pay millions for a game. Also, I please every user that will read this comment to sign the petition against EA and their ridiculous brains in order to let them know who we are: http://www.petitiononline.com/RockBand/petition.html Thanks for your help, folks! |
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