Guitar Hero World Tour to be Fully Compatible with Rock Band's Xbox 360 Instruments

by Nick Breckon, Jul 16, 2008 8:56pm PDT

Related Topics – xbox 360, PlayStation 3, PlayStation 2, Nintendo Wii, E3 2008

Developer Neversoft has confirmed that Xbox 360 version of Guitar Hero World Tour will be fully compatible with Rock Band's Xbox 360 guitars, drums and microphone.

The announcement came during the Activision press conference, where Guitar Hero World Tour was demonstrated live. There is no news on whether the PS3, PS2 or Wii Rock Band instruments will function.

When asked about the issue earlier today, Rock Band developer Harmonix was unaware of the news and could offer no further details.

For more on the game, check out our further coverage of the event.

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By: hirez x Show Full Post

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they better do this for the PS3 too, or else I probably wont buy it.

the lack of compatibility between RB and GH3 was my sole reason for NOT purchasing GH3.

Jul 16, 2008 10:00pm PDT

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they better do this for the PS3 too, or else I probably wont buy it. the lack of compatibility between... : hirez
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  Ditto. I'm not buying anymore goddamn instruments. If your game won't let me use my RB instruments, I won... : Vincent Grayson
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    Not like Activision gives a flying fuck. All of the industries fucking revenue comes from the 360. It's a... : JimRune
    - Buy the low market share console and expect to get low market share support and products. : ahk-med
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      buy low market share Apple and expect low market share support... oh wait : giantshift
      
      Apple supports their products just fine. On the other hand, how does the entertainment software selectio... : ahk-med

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If this move was to foster good will with fans after their previous SNAFUs, then it worked. This game is back on my list.

Jul 16, 2008 9:36pm PDT

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If this move was to foster good will with fans after their previous SNAFUs, then it worked. This game is... : theflux
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My guess is that a large influence for this was the amount of bad press they got last time around because RB could be played with anything, but GH3 was much more picky.

Also there's the fact that there's a gigantic install base of RB instruments so it makes sense to make use of it.

Jul 17, 2008 8:57am PDT

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My guess is that a large influence for this was the amount of bad press they got last time around because... : OverloadUT
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- This is just a logical decision. These companies (including Konami) need to realize that people aren't g... : deadhorse

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Too late for that now...

Jul 17, 2008 7:22am PDT

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Too late for that now... : jonin
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- for you, maybe. I, on the otherhand, will now own both franchises and feel happy about playing both. : AroundTheFur1380

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Has anyone explained how the Rock Band drums, which have 4 pads and a pedal, are going to be compatible with Guitar Hero: World Tour's drums, which have 3 pads, 2 cymbals, and a pedal?

Jul 16, 2008 11:58pm PDT

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Has anyone explained how the Rock Band drums, which have 4 pads and a pedal, are going to be compatible w... : Leshrac55
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  Yes, it was explained. The game will detect which drum set is being used and alter the note track to comp... : 00kewk00
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    Wow, seems like they're actually going to quite a bit of work to accommodate RB owners. : lolpatrol
    - The Business case has most probably revealed that with a few hours more programming they would sell more ... : gummijoh

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Motherfuckers. I was all ready to hate them and call them evil as I enjoyed Rock Band 2, and now I have to buy their fucking game too!!! >:(

Jul 16, 2008 10:40pm PDT

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- Though if they don't let Harmonix make their instruments compatible with RB2, then I'm going to go back t... : quadeh

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these companies should just announce that this shit is all cross-compatible and put an enviromental swing to the message - shipping, producing all that plastic fuckn crap x2 instead of x1 - they are saving the planet!

Jul 16, 2008 10:36pm PDT

these companies should just announce that this shit is all cross-compatible and put an enviromental swing... : VuduChild

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By: Rice-Rocketeer x Show Full Post

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Well, then. This just went from a "not sure if I'm gonna purchase" to a "purchase".

Jul 16, 2008 10:16pm PDT

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Well, then. This just went from a "not sure if I'm gonna purchase" to a "purchase". : Rice-Rocketeer
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- Yea I have no reason to not purchase this now, since I have all the instruments already : .ka`boom.zZz.

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what about Rock Band 2 instruments?

Jul 16, 2008 9:07pm PDT

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  no details yet, but more than likely. they can also do an update post-release if need be. : Chris Faylor
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    How is that going to work though? Doesn't GH:WT have 5 drums? Well, I doubt you know any more than what's... : grosbouba

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holy fucking shit you're kidding. That is simply amazing. So, anyone know if the Tool on GH:WT rumor is true? This seems like a gift from god.

Jul 16, 2008 9:17pm PDT

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holy fucking shit you're kidding. That is simply amazing. So, anyone know if the Tool on GH:WT rumor is t... : grosbouba
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- It was more than just a rumor... Let me dig up the lawyer's site again.. stand by. : BioSector
- hah.. nevermind.. I guess the bit got removed from his blog. http://www.fourtheye.net/?p=1117 Bas... : BioSector

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Does this mean that Activision is finally going to let Harmonix release the PS3 GH3 compatibility patch? No? Then they're still fuckers.

Jul 16, 2008 9:21pm PDT

Does this mean that Activision is finally going to let Harmonix release the PS3 GH3 compatibility patch? ... : SinistarX

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