Review of Mad Catz Rock Band 3 Bass Bundle - Includes: Red Hot Chili Peppers

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This is my 3rd MadCatz Bass controller, the first two were the original wired versions, and both were defective. I ended up keeping the second one the defective switch was the start button, which until RB3 wasn't used much. Once the family moved to playing RB3, it ended up collecting dust and I used a standard guitar controller. I really missed having the dedicated controller, so when I saw a $40 price tag on this bundle, I grabbed one hoping for better luck and it paid off.

The wireless version (the one included in this bundle) is a second-generation version of the controller, and the build quality feels much better than the original the switches are all solid (the wired controller's were mushy) and the fret buttons are silent but responsive. The split strum bar takes some getting used to the feel of it is halfway between the "i can't tell when it's triggering" RB guitars and the "click-click-click) of the GH ones; it takes some getting used to before you get a good feel for it. The controller features native 360 wireless connectivity (no USB dongle needed like some other 3rd party controllers), and is a welcome improvement over the wired bass. The included strap is much nicer than the ones included with other instruments, but is shorter than the one included with the wired controllers and makes it a bit uncomfortable to use with the bass, since the bass is longer and is intended to be slung low and upstrummed with two fingers. I swapped the strap from my old bass, but it's something to keep in mind for new buyers you may want to visit a guitar store and pick up a longer strap.

The included copy of Rock Band 3 is a full version. If you are just now getting the game several years into the music game craze, you will enjoy it it's the last and best of the (now mostly dormant) genre. If you are upgrading from RB1/2, you'll appreciate the upgrades and extra songs. Most of the new DLC tracks released since RB3 have been RB3 exclusives, so you'll find a lot of new tracks to buy. Even thought he genre is pretty much dead, the Rock Band games are the only ones that my entire family still wanders in to play together when one of us plops it in the tray. It's also still a big hit at gatherings.

Lastly, the bonus track pack is great. 4 of the 5 songs included are among the Chili Pepper's best and most fun, and they pair up great with the bass controller. In fact, they are among the most fun and challenging bass tracks in the game beware the end sections of the songs if you play on hard or expert modes, they're killers.

As I said, I paid $40 for this bundle (I assume they are clearing out back stock) it was a steal at that price; I even got $15 of that back selling the spare copy of RB3 to GameStop. The price has since gone up, but even at $80 I would say it's a good deal if you like the game and want a good dedicated bass controller. If you still play and love the Rock Band games, go for it.

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Bought this as an xmas giftpretty good deal when you factor in the guitar, game and shipping. Just an FYIyou can use this "Bass" bundle as a normal guitar too.

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Works great! It came with some cheap batteries, but free is better than none. I have a few minor complaints, the button to remove the headstock is a bit too loose, and the "whammy bar" is too far away making it only available for long chords, the duel strum is strange but easy to get used to. Directional D-Pad works fine, and the dials for audio settings work. I am having some trouble activating via select dial but the start is instantly response. There also is a jiggling noise inside the bottom of the body, but it's common. Also there is only a switch for RB1 and RB2, however if you play RB3 change the dial to RB1. The box it came in was a bit dinged up but atleast it's the box. I also found it funny how the box it came in had printed on it "RB3 software not included" however it was. The strap that it came with is High Quality Fender strap, and the DLC code is nice however I already own all the RHCP songs. All around this was a great buy 10 of 10 must buy if you're a RockBand gamer...

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I got the bass but it wouldn't turn on. No matter what I did. Very unhappy with this product. I'm sending it back. The game however is awesome! I've played it before.

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Got to my place in a very timely fashion. I enjoy the guitar although its weird getting use to the duel strum so keep that in mind before buying it. But overall really awesome experience with the seller.