| Rock Band 2 | |
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| Developer(s) | Harmonix |
| Publisher(s) | MTV Games |
| Series | Rock Band |
| Release date(s) | NA October 19, 2008 EU March 27, 2009 |
| Release type | Console exclusive |
| Genre(s) | Rhythm |
| Mode(s) | Single-player, Co-op, Multiplayer |
| GameID(s) | BLES00385 (IRD), BLUS30147 (IRD) |
| Quick links | Check Compatibility Open Issues Search Google Wikipedia Page |
Rock Band 2 is the sequel to Rock Band and is the second title in the series. The game allows up to four players to simulate the performance of popular songs by playing with controllers modeled after musical instruments. Players can play the lead guitar, bass guitar, and drums parts to songs with "instrument controllers", as well as sing through a USB microphone. Players are scored on their ability to match scrolling musical "notes" while playing instruments, or by their ability to match the singer's pitch on vocals.
Configuration
Options that deviate from RPCS3's default settings and provide the best experience with this title are listed below.
GPU configuration
| Setting | Option | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Write color buffers | On | Fixes broken characters texture. |
Known Issues
There are no reported issues with this title.
Special Notes
Netplay testing
For the complete list of games tested with RPCN, please check the RPCN Compatibility List.
| Game Version | RPCS3 Version | Connects? | Create/Join lobbies? | Match with others? | Online features working? | Requires custom servers? | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.02 | N/A | Yes | Yes | Yes | Partial | Available | Official servers have been shut down. GoCentral (Replacement server) has been modified to support Rock Band 2. Leaderboards and score recording are yet to be implemented but will be soon. |
Netplay IP/Host Switches/DNS
This title requires a private server to access all Netplay features. Enter the below text in the IP/Host Switches section:
GoCentral's Official Server
rb2ps3live.hmxservices.com=78.141.231.152