Now that Harmonix has released a title update to allow users to transfer songs from the original Rock Band into Rock Band 2, we thought it might be helpful to post a video walkthrough of the whole process. It's pretty simple, actually. All that's required is about 10 minutes and 400 ($5). Check out the video above to see the whole process from start to finish (minus the boring bits).
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So, if I were to buy Rock Band 2, rent the original Rock Band game, then pay the $5, I would be able to play all of those songs in Rock Band 2? There's no check to make sure you still own the original Rock Band? Are the songs profile locked? Can you export the songs multiple times with one license?
the really question is, why would you want to play these again when we have been playing them for the last year? If you do this just sell ur rock band game since u have everything on it.
So, in theory, could i borrow my mates copy of rock band and import the songs into my RB2 (as well as him doing it), so long as I buy the licence? Or is there something to stop this?
What if you export the songs and delete some of your least favorite songs cough*creep*cough and then realize you want it back? Can you re-export the tracks for free at will? or is it limited to 1 time-use?
So my question is, after saving these songs to your hard drive. You come home with RB2. pop it in, ( and i would assume there would be and import option) do these songs stay in your hard drive, or make a new RB2 save? use the existing RB save?
Reader Comments (Page 2 of 3)
9-04-2008 @ 8:31PM
deejaymoogz said...
Yes it is. Nothing better than a chase scene with that music.
9-04-2008 @ 5:47PM
Dragod said...
So, if I were to buy Rock Band 2, rent the original Rock Band game, then pay the $5, I would be able to play all of those songs in Rock Band 2? There's no check to make sure you still own the original Rock Band? Are the songs profile locked? Can you export the songs multiple times with one license?
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9-04-2008 @ 5:53PM
Dragod said...
Also, why do I no longer receive emails when I get a reply?
9-20-2008 @ 1:36AM
steve said...
i need to know the answer to this question also, b/c im ready to borrow my friends rock band
9-04-2008 @ 5:53PM
Andrew said...
"too see" I can learnz grammrz.
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9-04-2008 @ 5:55PM
dicknjane said...
horray! i jus transferred my songs! and the process was seamless.
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9-04-2008 @ 6:14PM
+++volume+++ said...
Yay for free Castle Crashers theme.
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9-04-2008 @ 6:19PM
StLouisRibs7734 said...
Damn, that drummer must be tired.
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9-04-2008 @ 6:23PM
myabsolution said...
so glad that theme was free. im rocking it right now :P
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9-04-2008 @ 6:30PM
andylee92 said...
the really question is, why would you want to play these again when we have been playing them for the last year? If you do this just sell ur rock band game since u have everything on it.
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9-04-2008 @ 6:36PM
Andy said...
So, in theory, could i borrow my mates copy of rock band and import the songs into my RB2 (as well as him doing it), so long as I buy the licence? Or is there something to stop this?
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9-04-2008 @ 6:39PM
bigjrussell said...
So..... what about DLC? That's already stored on the hard drive, will RB2 just see it and pick it up. I must have missed something.
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9-04-2008 @ 7:15PM
Richard Mitchell said...
Yup. Rock Band 1 DLC will work with RB2 right out of the box.
9-04-2008 @ 7:45PM
Timur Tabi said...
It says that songs can be deleted after the transfer. If I delete a song, will I be able to transfer it again without paying another $5?
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9-04-2008 @ 7:53PM
AlexMeth said...
What if you export the songs and delete some of your least favorite songs cough*creep*cough and then realize you want it back? Can you re-export the tracks for free at will? or is it limited to 1 time-use?
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9-04-2008 @ 9:51PM
Scott Talbot said...
How come your castle crashers theme has a sick animation in the background?
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9-04-2008 @ 10:15PM
Richard Mitchell said...
The ripple effect is from my Vision Camera.
9-04-2008 @ 10:33PM
Michael said...
Hey, how do you get that water effect on the dashboard? It's pretty cool. I'd like to know how to do that.
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9-04-2008 @ 11:32PM
ordigas said...
For that you need the Live Vision Camera. Once you have it press the guide button and go to "Personal Settings/Themes/Customize/Camera Effect".
9-04-2008 @ 10:56PM
Orphik x said...
So my question is, after saving these songs to your hard drive. You come home with RB2. pop it in, ( and i would assume there would be and import option) do these songs stay in your hard drive, or make a new RB2 save? use the existing RB save?
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