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'Rock Band 3' Could Add Keytar Controller and Pro Mode

by Caleb Johnson on May 27, 2010 at 04:00 PM

Rock Band 3 Getting Keytar
No matter how much we wish and hope, the renewed interest in '80s pop culture just won't go away. According to Ars Technica, a plastic keytar will be included in some forthcoming 'Rock Band 3' bundles. You can strap on the controller, which is being manufactured by Mad Catz, and "play along" to your favorite keytar-infused hair metal and New Wave hits. There's no word on what songs will appear in the latest incarnation of 'Rock Band,' but with this announcement, we'd expect Devo and The Human League would be safe bets. Rumor has it, 'Rock Band 3' will also feature a new 'Pro' mode that forces gamers to use "proper technique" to play the fake instruments.

Thankfully, we will have the option to purchase a bundle without the keytar. After all, we look nerdy enough tapping and bopping along to 'Rock Band.' Slinging a keytar around our neck and singing the words to 'Whip It' would just be overkill. [Ed. Note: That is a lie. Sign us up!]. [From: Ars Technica and Joystiq]

Tags: EA, instrument, keytar, MadCatz, music, peripherals, rock band, rockband, RockBand3, rockbandkeytar, top, videogames

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