GC '07: Rock Band coming to PlayStation 2

MTV Games and Electronic Arts to bring their highly anticipated rhythm game to the PS2, announce 10 more tracks including Stones, Clash, NIN.

LEIPZIG, Germany--Previously confirmed for the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360, Harmonix announced today that Rock Band will be coming to the venerable PlayStation 2 platform. The PS2 version of the game will feature "many" of the modes of the 360 and PS3 games, and will also incorporate some all-new gameplay elements.

European versions of Rock Band will also be getting localised content for the different countries in the region, both downloadable and on-disc.

The following 10 songs were also announced for Rock Band, and all will be original versions:

Rolling Stones -- "Gimme Shelter"
Deep Purple -- "Highway Star"
The Clash -- "Should I Stay or Should I Go"
Faith No More -- "Epic"
Smashing Pumpkins -- "Cherub Rock"
Radiohead -- "Creep"
Beastie Boys -- "Sabotage"
Jet -- "Are You Gonna Be My Gir"”
OK Go -- "Here It Goes Again"
Nine Inch Nails -- "The Hand That Feeds"

Rock Band's on-disc lineup now totals 26 tracks, including Metallica's "Enter Sandman," Nirvana's "In Bloom," and Bon Jovi's "Wanted Dead Or Alive."

The game is scheduled for release in the US on the Xbox 360 and PS3 in the 2007 holiday season, and it is meant to be available across Europe from early 2008. For more on the game, check out GameSpot's preview.

243 Comments

  • ps2lover499

    Posted Oct 15, 2007 4:13 pm GMT

    Guitar Hero III has a better set list, i really havent heard of any of the songs here

  • darth-revan

    Posted Sep 23, 2007 12:23 am GMT

    Im not hoping for AC/DC as much as other people are. Sure they are great and all, but I prefer some of these other bands over them.

  • guile_charlie

    Posted Sep 17, 2007 8:31 pm GMT

    "Many" of the modes? Hmm, I'm guessing no online for we ps2-only owners. Otherwise...Hell Yes!!! Oh, yeah. Virtualtofu! Yes.

  • bshaw84

    Posted Sep 16, 2007 11:23 pm GMT

    My Pumpkins...this is amazing!

  • Cody13_2012

    Posted Sep 14, 2007 7:32 pm GMT

    I hope they have an AC/DC song in this because not a single guitar hero has had one ,but if they do have one I hope it dosent mess me up when I am playing AC/DC on real guitar.

  • VirtualTofu

    Posted Sep 14, 2007 2:15 pm GMT

    Can you use the Gutiar Hero guitar with Rock Band? If not, I hate Harmonix.

  • Hersch1377

    Posted Sep 11, 2007 8:17 am GMT

    great, they finally include a radiohead song in one of these games and its CREEP!? wtf, while it may be a decent choice for an early easy song, to get ppl to learn the gameplay mechanics, any true radiohead fan will tell you this is the worst radiohead song to include, THOM YORKE himself hates this song . . .

  • kwloy

    Posted Sep 10, 2007 1:32 pm GMT

    HOLY CRAP!!! This is going to be one of the best games EVER!

  • i_love_my_ds

    Posted Sep 9, 2007 7:06 pm GMT

    OMG OMG OMG OMG!!!! jet and nine inch nails and creeeepppp!!!! yeeessss!!!

  • StarFreak101

    Posted Sep 9, 2007 6:26 pm GMT

    I like oldie rock!

  • adpimp

    Posted Sep 8, 2007 6:43 pm GMT

    SEET NIN IN A RYTHM GAME IM EXCITED and whomever said with teeth was a bad album should shoot himself in the larynx cause lyrically it is astounding die all u haters

  • bob7890

    Posted Sep 8, 2007 6:20 pm GMT

    it doesnt say anywhere that its just releasing a ps2 version in europe...it does say it will release in europe but not just europe

  • hunter627

    Posted Sep 8, 2007 12:55 pm GMT

    im getting this cause of the songs
    i also said gh sucked but i just didnt like the first two games

  • black_steel_4u

    Posted Sep 8, 2007 12:04 pm GMT

    im so geeting this.

  • Mortichai

    Posted Sep 6, 2007 7:17 pm GMT

    A good reason they still have this going for the PS2 (which I absolutely marked out for when I heard this news) is because they know the PS2 is still in many, many homes all over the world, which equals more money in sales of Rock Band. I can't wait until November. Even if it's snowing that day, I'm buying that game right after my morning class!

  • shaddix55

    Posted Sep 6, 2007 9:26 am GMT

    how is there going to be 3 connections on the ps2?

  • dt2003

    Posted Sep 5, 2007 1:43 pm GMT

    SWEEEET!!! lets show some more love for last gen-ers

  • peyo670

    Posted Sep 4, 2007 9:01 am GMT

    with all the ps2 in homes its a good comercial choice

  • king23_

    Posted Sep 3, 2007 4:41 pm GMT

    agree with Bnd13007

  • studmuffin31

    Posted Sep 3, 2007 11:06 am GMT

    i agree, simulator_shock

  • Simulator_Shock

    Posted Sep 1, 2007 4:18 pm GMT

    I really wish they chose to put a different NIN song in the game besides "the hand that feeds" because with teeth is one of the worst albums I have ever heard in my entire life. Think I'll be getting Guitar Hero 3 instead.

  • Bnd13007

    Posted Sep 1, 2007 10:06 am GMT

    Should just be for xbox 360 and ps3. Ps2 would just be to complicated to enjoy the experience. How do you download more songs? Do you have to buy a multitap just for this game? I think i'd be easier for the better concoles.

  • QuakeOne

    Posted Aug 30, 2007 5:59 am GMT

    great news that its coming onto PS2!!! I wonder if the PS2 version will retail for less than the next gen versions it would be rather nice if it did

  • domthebomb1

    Posted Aug 28, 2007 10:23 pm GMT

    It's about time they put a Metallica song on one of the Guitar Hero-like games! Very excited for this!

  • mechranma

    Posted Aug 28, 2007 7:15 am GMT

    I want things to jump to the next generation. Im not downing the ps2 owners out there, but now if it happens to come to the wii they'll send a ps2 port over to it with no effort at all on the wii's graphics and control scheme (only speculation).

  • shinjuki

    Posted Aug 27, 2007 8:14 pm GMT

    NIN! was thinking about getting the game, now i am for sure.

  • shabulia

    Posted Aug 27, 2007 7:20 pm GMT

    How nice to see it'll be on PS2. Let's see... I have a PS2, an Xbox 360 and a Wii. Why do I need a PS3 again?

  • jackanderson

    Posted Aug 27, 2007 11:57 am GMT

    Beastie Boys, OK GO, Jet, The Clash? GEDDIN! Now just to wait for the White Stripes (Icky Thump) & Arctic Monkeys (Brianstorm) and this will be the best thing ever!

    But can you do a White Stripes. You know, can you sing and play guitar at the same time with the same profile

  • raziellich

    Posted Aug 27, 2007 6:39 am GMT

    Interesting....it now shares several songs with Guitar Hero III

  • tophat666

    Posted Aug 26, 2007 9:03 pm GMT

    No love for the Wii. No biggie. I'm getting a 360 anyways, but I'm not getting HALO 3.

  • jaketheweasel

    Posted Aug 26, 2007 8:55 pm GMT

    It says there will be localized versions for Europe clearly suggesting to me at least that it will be released in the US with the mentioned tracks, but tracks catering to the European markets will also be made available there

  • Anteraan

    Posted Aug 26, 2007 3:19 pm GMT

    This should be a great game, but the new tracks are horrid. I'll be buying the full bundle anyway, however.

  • lancezmfa

    Posted Aug 26, 2007 9:20 am GMT

    I hope they have a version where you can just by the guitar or the drums.

  • a_grunge_fan

    Posted Aug 26, 2007 7:37 am GMT

    Good news then I'll be buying the PS3 version personally.

  • 4degrees

    Posted Aug 25, 2007 2:23 pm GMT

    the PS2 version is for USA too....no where does it say its only in Europe...read it again

  • reddevild

    Posted Aug 25, 2007 12:57 pm GMT

    Does anybody else realize that they said the ps2 version is for europe only?!?!?!?!? they lure us in and trick us by saying its on ps2, but not thats its only in europe. And i got my hopes up because i have a ps2 and a wii

  • Arkhangrc

    Posted Aug 25, 2007 1:58 am GMT

    Nice it isn't same thing like playing in the band, but could be fun .

  • greater_bird

    Posted Aug 25, 2007 1:51 am GMT

    Getting four peripherals connected to the PS2 shouldn't be a problem. Singstar attaches two microphones to one USB port, and the Buzz games attach 4 Buzz controllers to one USB port.

    Of course, attaching the instruments via the USB port would definitely make the game incompatible with existing Guitar Hero guitars, but it's probably incompatible by design anyway.

  • Solid_Mustaine

    Posted Aug 24, 2007 9:35 pm GMT

    They Should put ''Walk this way'' in rock band it would be funny singin rap and playing guitar i think you should support me maybe we can achieve it xD

  • Np_Pro

    Posted Aug 24, 2007 5:30 pm GMT

    Thank god. I went with a Wii but this looks awesome. good thing i still have my ps2. btw, its coming out in the us before it comes out in europe.

  • battlfrnt2006

    Posted Aug 24, 2007 11:04 am GMT

    Why the hell is it ONLY for Europe?! AotS got my hopes up until I read this article! WTF?!!

  • spooksspouse

    Posted Aug 24, 2007 4:24 am GMT

    will the PS 2 version come with the accessories that are in the PS 3 version? Like the drums?

  • whitetiger3521

    Posted Aug 24, 2007 12:02 am GMT

    Now that list beats the hell out of the new announcment of songs for Guitar Hero 3. ROCK BAND FTW!!!!!

  • super_snake5555

    Posted Aug 23, 2007 10:24 pm GMT

    I'm going to guess that Lead and Bass guitar will use the two controller ports, and the Drums and Mic will use the two USB ports. That seem like a possible solution.

  • gokuofheaven

    Posted Aug 23, 2007 8:16 pm GMT

    **** yeah! ...even though i have a 360, this is great for those who have a PS2 ... everyone enjoy!

  • godofwar369

    Posted Aug 23, 2007 7:38 pm GMT

    YEA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! thats gonna be bad ass OOO and how to get four players????? maybe multi tap!!!!

  • jensen_slipknot

    Posted Aug 23, 2007 6:26 pm GMT

    DECK THE HALLS!

  • tibiazak

    Posted Aug 23, 2007 5:21 pm GMT

    this just made my year!!! ...now i just have to convince my friend to shell out the money for it...

  • playstation_wii

    Posted Aug 23, 2007 2:49 pm GMT

    It's nice how it's going to the PS2, for everyone who has not yet gotten a new system.

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