Harmonix and Electronic Arts announced Friday that individual instrument peripherals for Rock Band will start shipping to U.S. store shelves beginning on February 12th, starting with the drum kit on PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360. The Rock Band Wireless Fender Stratocaster Guitar will follow on April 1, 2008 for the price of $59.99.
“The release of standalone instruments allows Rock Band musicians to enjoy the full Rock Band experience, including drum, microphone and guitar head-to-head modes, creating a whole new level of competitive fun,” said Alex Rigopulos, CEO and co-founder, Harmonix. “We are also delivering a stand-alone wireless guitar solution for all versions of Rock Band as well as providing the opportunity for consumers to build their band one instrument at a time.”
