Video GameRock Band 2game_modeSingle-player, multiplayerdesignerDan TeasdaledesignerSylvain DubrofskydesignerCasey MalonedeveloperPi Studios (PS2/Wii)developerHarmonix (Xbox 360/PS3)genreMusic, SimulationpublisherMTV Gamessource_urlhttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rock_Band_2wikipedia_paragraphRock Band 2 is a music video game developed by Harmonix Music Systems, as the sequel to Rock Band. It is the second title in the Rock Band series. The game software was released in North America for the Xbox 360 on September 14, 2008, along with individual instrument peripherals. The software/hardware bundle for the Xbox 360 was made available on October 19, 2008, the same date that the PlayStation 3 versions of the software, hardware, and bundle of the two were released. Versions of the game for the Wii and PlayStation 2 platforms were released on December 18, 2008. Rock Band 2 allows up to four players to simulate the performance of popular rock music 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. Rock Band 2 features improved drum and guitar controllers, while supporting older controllers, as well. New features include a "Drum Trainer" mode, a "Battle of the Bands" mode, online capabilities for "World Tour" mode, and merchandising opportunities for the players' virtual bands. In addition to the 84 songs included on the game disc and 20 free downloadable songs, over 600 additional downloadable songs have been released for the Xbox 360, Wii, and PlayStation 3 versions, with more added each week. All of these songs, existing and future, are compatible with all Rock Band titles. Rock Band 2 received very positive reviews from critics upon release and sold 1.7 million copies through the end of 2008.nameRock Band 2wikipedia_inbound_page_count258media_typeDVD (Xbox 360, PS2), Blu-Ray (PS3) Wii Optical Disc (Wii)software_platformXbox 360, PlayStation 3, Wii, PlayStation 2distributorEA DistributioninputGuitar controller , drum controller, USB microphone, gamepadPRODUCT