The Beatles: Rock Band will hit New Zealand shelves on 9 September in conjunction with the release of the entire, original, digitally re-mastered Beatles CD catalogue.
The Limited Edition Premium Bundle (including a large scale replica of the Höfner bass controller famously used by Sir Paul McCartney, a Ringo Starr inspired and Ludwig-branded Rock Band 2 drum set, microphone, microphone stand, game software and special game accessories) will be available for PlayStation 3, Xbox 360 and Wii for NZ$399.99 at retailers.
The software alone, which is compatible with standard Rock Band instruments, will be NZ$99.99 on the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 for and NZ$79.99 for the Wii.
Pre-orders are being accepted now.
The game will span the band's history, from the early touring days in 1963 Liverpool to the immortal, final performance on the Apple Corps rooftop.
For the first time in a music videogame, The Beatles: Rock Band introduces three-part vocal harmonies to gameplay.
As previously announced, the entire Abbey Road album will be available for future download purchase.
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