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Rock Band 2: PlayStation 2

Model number: 19112 | SKU: 8944921

SynopsisYou rocketed to stardom with Rock Band, bringing your incredible passion to some of rock's most enduring songs. You've become a quadruple threat — a true master of guitar, bass, drums and vocals. You're equally adept at jamming in a band composed of your closest friends or rocking out solo style. You've conquered the challenges posed by legendary rock hits and embarked on a phenomenal world tour with your bandmates. Now it's time to take the next step in your dizzying ascent to fame. But what could possibly pose a challenge to a star of your caliber? Put your hands in the air for Rock Band 2, the incredible sequel to the game that put the dream of rock stardom within your grasp. Packed with even more music, a more expansive World Tour mode and much more, Rock Band 2 delivers a thrilling musical experience that will make you reluctant to ever leave the stage. Rock out to more than 80 on-disc tracks based on master recordings from artists such as System of a Down, Foo Fighters, The Who and Elvis Costello. Live out your fantasies and get swept away by the cultural phenomenon that brings out the rock star inside of everyone.

Average Customer Rating:

3.9 out of 5

10 of 11 (91%) customers would recommend this product to a friend.

Customer Reviews for Rock Band 2: PlayStation 2

Review 1 for Rock Band 2: PlayStation 2

Customer Rating

5.0 5

Amazingly Better than Rockband 1 01/01/2009
By freebagels

Music Quality

5.0 5

Difficulty

5.0 5

Graphics

5.0 5

Fun

5.0 5

What's great about it: party game. lots of music. viriaty of music
What's not so great: if it gets a small scratch for the ps2 version it sometimes will glitch in the middle of a song and freeze.

"Rock band 2 for ps2 is a great game. It isn't very watered down like the first rock band. this version has the drum trainer for fills and stuffs. and there is the challenge mode. Also it has the world tour mode which makes it much more fun. the 84 songs you can play is amazing. Another thing is the setlists for the ps2 version the only thing i don't like is that there arent alot of gigs onl ysingle song gigs. i wish there were more setlist gameplay"

Would you recommend this product to a friend?: Yes

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Review 2 for Rock Band 2: PlayStation 2

Customer Rating

4.0 5

Great Alternative if you cna't afford a PS3 12/22/2008
By emoreno from Houston, TX

Music Quality

5.0 5

Difficulty

5.0 5

Graphics

4.0 5

Fun

5.0 5

What's great about it: Killer Soundtrack, Almost same graphics from the PS3 version
What's not so great: Cannot create characters

"I bought this version after playing the PS3 version and I was at first worried that it would be a very watered down game because of the graphical limitations of the PS2. I was surpirsed to see that it is very close to the PS3 minus some minor subtractions, but it still does not take away from the gameplay. The soundtrack is excellent, and the additions add a great replay value. I still have a regular tv and to my surprise I had to calibrate the guitar to work because of lag, but the new calibration system is way better than on previous incarnations. It's easy to follow and doesn't require any guessing. Great game that I would recommend if you don't plan on getting a PS3 any time soon."

Would you recommend this product to a friend?: Yes

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Review 3 for Rock Band 2: PlayStation 2

Customer Rating

5.0 5

Fun without the Price! 12/19/2008
By Frankie27 from Atlanta, GA

Music Quality

4.0 5

Difficulty

5.0 5

Graphics

5.0 5

Fun

5.0 5

What's great about it: Fun and Addicting, Good songs
What's not so great: You can't make your own characters

"If you already own a ps2 and don't want to upgrade to ps3 or 360, then buy this game. I've played it on 360, and the game play is just as fun, you just miss some of the added features. If you liked RB1 then this game is a million times better. Almost double the songs, and the song choices are a TON better, in my opinion. GET THIS GAME!"

Would you recommend this product to a friend?: Yes

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Review 4 for Rock Band 2: PlayStation 2

Customer Rating

5.0 5

best best best game the world 12/04/2008
By jake465 from san dieago ca

Music Quality

5.0 5

Difficulty

5.0 5

Graphics

5.0 5

Fun

5.0 5

What's great about it: everthing is great about it esspecially online playothu=
What's not so great: nothing

"i think this game is the best game in the world everything awsome i love everything about it i love it love it love it"

Would you recommend this product to a friend?: Yes

0 of 1 people found this review helpful.

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Review 5 for Rock Band 2: PlayStation 2

Customer Rating

3.0 5

its the bomb 11/30/2008
By lando11 from danville il

Music Quality

3.0 5

Difficulty

1.0 5

Graphics

4.0 5

Fun

4.0 5

What's great about it: the drums
What's not so great: its kinda boreing

"its a fun game if you have time to set up the stuff but after awile its boreing"

Would you recommend this product to a friend?: Yes

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Review 6 for Rock Band 2: PlayStation 2

Customer Rating

4.0 5

A pretty good game 11/06/2008
By Sportsguy8 from Philadelphia

Music Quality

3.0 5

Difficulty

3.0 5

Graphics

5.0 5

Fun

5.0 5

What's great about it: Graphics, online play, overall fun
What's not so great: Song selection, not many new options

"I got this game the day it came out and I've enjoyed it. But first, I'll start with what I think could be better.

CONS

First of all, the song selection was not that great. Sure there are a few really good songs that are amazing when playing with 3 other people, but then there's those songs that nobody's even heard of. If I had to set a ration of good songs to bad songs it'd be about for every 10 songs, about 4 of these would be decent. Of course this is just my opinion and everyone has there own taste in music, but I based this on how fun playing together in a band was for each song. Also there are not that many new options for Rock Band 2 that are different from the first. There's the "No Fail" mode which is probably my favorite considering I've got a sibling and friends that are awful at singing, drumming, or playing guitar, so the "No Fail" mode is put into use a lot at my house. Other than that and the "Hyperspeed" mode, there aren't that many new options.

PROS

Even with limited options and only decent songs, Rock Band 2 is no different from Rock Band 1. The same sense of fun comes when you're playing in a band either at home or over xbox live, which now supports guests in quickplay and has online Tour mode which is awesome. The graphics are still great (better than GH4's) and overall it's so much fun to play.

Final Verdict: If you had to pick this or Guitar Hero World Tour, pick this. It's better quality, better songs, better online play, and better instruments. I gave Rock Band 2 4/5 stars."

Would you recommend this product to a friend?: Yes

1 of 1 people found this review helpful.

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Review 7 for Rock Band 2: PlayStation 2

Customer Rating

3.0 5

rock band 2 10/22/2008
By zsazsa

Music Quality

2.0 5

Difficulty

3.0 5

Graphics

4.0 5

Fun

3.0 5

What's great about it: love the wireless instruments
What's not so great: the music choices are dissapointing

"i played rock band one and loved it. i couldn't wait for rock band 2. i love the wireless instruments and graphics but i find the music selection dissapointing. even with some great artist, the selection they chose was ridiculous. even the songs available to purchase at an extra cost were a let down."

Would you recommend this product to a friend?: Yes

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Review 8 for Rock Band 2: PlayStation 2

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Customer Rating

1.0 5

Same Old Same Old 10/20/2008
By danyo9090 from Waukesha, WI

Music Quality

3.0 5

Difficulty

4.0 5

Graphics

2.0 5

Fun

4.0 5

What's great about it: Its a fun game...
What's not so great: but you probably already own it.

"This game is the same thing just re-packaged and a number 2 at the end. If you don't own rock band already then this a very worthwhile purchase but if you do own rock band then don't bother and waste your money on the same old product. There is just not enough new things added to make this thing worth $50."

Would you recommend this product to a friend?: No

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Review 9 for Rock Band 2: PlayStation 2

Customer Rating

4.0 5

Overall 09/28/2008
By Caleb

Music Quality

5.0 5

Difficulty

5.0 5

Graphics

3.0 5

Fun

4.0 5

"Should be a good game overall. Graphics may be worse then the Xbox 360's but hey it's for PS2. Song list is really good. Everyone should at least play Panic Attack on guitar difficulty expert. 7.5 minutes of pure awesome. The release date is really dumb. At first they release that Rock Band 2 would be available for every system on 11/18/08. Then they pushed up the release date for the Xbox 360 and the PS3. Why didn't they do this for the PS2, which will probably have less then the all the other systems."

Would you recommend this product to a friend?: Yes

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Review 10 for Rock Band 2: PlayStation 2

Customer Rating

4.0 5

What a blast 08/05/2008
By gtjeff35

What's great about it: Newer more popular songs
What's not so great: Wish it contained more songs.

"What a blast!! Cant go wrong with Rock Band 2. I love all the new songs!! If you have a party just leave this on and no one will go home dissapointed."

Would you recommend this product to a friend?: Yes

0 of 1 people found this review helpful.

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Review 11 for Rock Band 2: PlayStation 2

Customer Rating

5.0 5

ROCK BAND!!!!! 07/23/2008
By RushSwipas from Champion Ohio

What's great about it: fun for the whole family.multiplayer.
What's not so great: needs more songs.

"This is the funnest game for the PS2 ever!!!the only con is it needs more than 58 songs..."

Would you recommend this product to a friend?: Yes

0 of 5 people found this review helpful.

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