Rockband 3 – The Perfect Christmas Gift for Wannabe Rockers

If you are looking for a great present for a teen or tween for Christmas,then there is no doubt that video games will be at the top of the list.

One of the latest more popular video games is Rockband 3 which is the newest in a series of music video games that allows you to play along with popular songs by using controllers that act as a musical instrument.

Rockband 3 was developed for several gaming consoles, so it is imperative that you purchase the right one for your game platform.

Rockband 3 is available for the following consoles:

* RB3 for Nintendo DS
* RB3 for Xbox 360
* RB3 for Nintendo Wii
* RB3 for Playstation 3
 

Compared to earlier versions of the game, Rockband 3 has many new options. As an example, the new party mode is perfect for a group of friends to play together, and the career mode now includes over 700 goals as well as rewards.

Game players can now create a set list and share them with friends online.

The Rockband 3 Songs

Rockband 3 has 83 songs, which makes it perfect for keeping teens entertained for hours. Also if you already own previous downloaded tracks it is compatible with prior Rockband Games.

New songs are being added all the time, however there are currently over 2,000 that can be purchased. Many genres of music are covered including, rock, pop, reggae and jazz.

A small selection that is included:

* Bob Marley, “Get Up Stand Up”
* Amy Winehouse, “Rehab”
* HIM (His Infernal Majesty) “Killing Loneliness”
* Elton John, “Saturday Night’s Alright For Fighting”
* John Lennon, “Imagine”
* Huey Lewis and the News, “The Power of Love”
* Queen, “Bohemian Rhapsody”
* Ozzy Osbourne, “Crazy Train”
* Slipknot, “Before I Forget”
* The Cure, “Just Like Heaven”
* T. Rex, “20th Century Boy”
* Whitesnake,”Here I Go Again”
* Them Crooked Vultures, “Dead End Friends”

The Rockband 3 Instruments

There are a whole set of controllers that were designed for Rockband 3 and now there are even more to choose from. There are still the original band instruments, like the guitar, drums, bass and microphone, however now the keyboard and two other vocalists can be added in order to have a three part harmony.

That means that the game can be played by at least 7 players at the same time.

Besides the keyboard, the creators of Rockband 3 have given the drums an upgrade (there’s an extra cymbal set), a new MIDI adaptor so that you can plug in existing drums or keyboards and two new guitars designed for “Pro” mode (one with extra buttons and the other plays like a real guitar).

Who Do You Buy Rockband 3 For?

This is one game that almost anyone will enjoy, adults, kids and teens alike. Now that the new additional instruments have been added, it is more life like than it was before.

Just make sure you find out which console the recipient has before you purchase Rockband 3 or if they don’t have one you can buy a console bundled with Rockband 3.