Rock Band launched in the US last November, and earlier this year in Europe for an insane price. However EA looks set to take it one step further and slug Australia not only with a bigger delay, but also a complete price gouging on the game and the hardware to play it. According to rumours circulating, the game should hit us in October, that’s a month after Rock Band 2 hits the states. But lube up, as it gets worse. We’ve been sent the pricing for every configuration of Rock Band in Australia and for each console by our anonymous tipster. More inside.
To fully enjoy Rock Band you will need to spend 3 times as much as someone does in the US, despite the virtual 1:1 exchange rates with the falling Economies. Australia will follow the European pricing structure and that means it won’t be cheap, Figures again from our tipster in retail (keep in mind these may change, but we doubt it);

Wii/360/PS2/PS3 - Rock Band Accessories Pack (Guitar/Drums/Mic): $269.95 Ps2/Wii - Rock Band (Game Only): $99.95 360/Ps3 - Rock Band (Game Only): $119.95 Wii/360/PS2/PS3 - Rock Band Drums: $159.95 Wii/360/PS2/PS3 - Rock Band Wireless Guitar $99.95

So, for the complete package, you’ll be spending the wonderful sum of about $366-388 AUD / ~$360 USD. The same package in America costs $169 currently, that’s a mighty, mighty big price slap. So it begs the question, are you buying Rock Band when it hits down under?