Why am I posting this? So others can see and perhaps skip the frustration i went through.
Also it's just generally entertaining
So here's the story:
Ever since we tried Rock Band 2 at my cousin's house, my sister and I have decided to get into the music game genre. Only one problem, getting INTO it is costly. Buying the instruments and game can run you an easy $120+. So, being me, I decided to get the most bang for my buck, and not have to buy duplicate instruments. After doing my research i found out that the Band Hero instruments work with Rock Band 2. I decided to buy the Band Hero package and then buy the Rock Band 2 game disc, so i can have a nice complete music gaming experience.
It's been on hold for a while due to lack of sufficient funds. However, today, things all changed:
As I was in Zeller's (a department store we have over here) getting some back to school items. I decide to browse the electronics section whilst my mom looks at plants XD. When I get there, I can't believe my eyes: Band Hero Super Bundle, X360, on sale, 79.99. Now, this is freakin' amazing considering it's usually 159.99. Problem, i don't have a 360, but the kind lady gives me the PS3 version FOR THE SAME PRICE. Booyah!
I head home, unpack ever'thing, it's all going well. Until i spin the cymbals, and POP! There goes the wire. No sweat, i strip it and re-connect it back (electronic skills ftw!). So everything else connects, except for the drums. They're flashing to connect, but it doesn't? I tried every possible option, but it simply won't connect. I decide to call customer service.
When I describe my problem to the lady, it sounds like i'm one of those idiots who are like "OMGz THE U-ASS-B AIN'T WORKEN WHEN I PLUG IT INTO THE SLOT" but of course, i know what i'm doing. After transferring here and there, it ends up being a defective receiver. It seems that the 'button' that i've been holding down is actually supposed to be a light! XD. The guitar one was a light, i was kinda curious why this one wasn't.
Pic:
See the button? It's literally a plastic click button.
TL;DR version: I bought Band Hero cheap, it ended up being defective.
We're going back to the store tomorrow to see if they'll exchange it, or if i can exchange it at another Zeller's. If not, I'll have to send it in. Yay.
Also it's just generally entertaining
So here's the story:
Ever since we tried Rock Band 2 at my cousin's house, my sister and I have decided to get into the music game genre. Only one problem, getting INTO it is costly. Buying the instruments and game can run you an easy $120+. So, being me, I decided to get the most bang for my buck, and not have to buy duplicate instruments. After doing my research i found out that the Band Hero instruments work with Rock Band 2. I decided to buy the Band Hero package and then buy the Rock Band 2 game disc, so i can have a nice complete music gaming experience.
It's been on hold for a while due to lack of sufficient funds. However, today, things all changed:
As I was in Zeller's (a department store we have over here) getting some back to school items. I decide to browse the electronics section whilst my mom looks at plants XD. When I get there, I can't believe my eyes: Band Hero Super Bundle, X360, on sale, 79.99. Now, this is freakin' amazing considering it's usually 159.99. Problem, i don't have a 360, but the kind lady gives me the PS3 version FOR THE SAME PRICE. Booyah!
I head home, unpack ever'thing, it's all going well. Until i spin the cymbals, and POP! There goes the wire. No sweat, i strip it and re-connect it back (electronic skills ftw!). So everything else connects, except for the drums. They're flashing to connect, but it doesn't? I tried every possible option, but it simply won't connect. I decide to call customer service.
When I describe my problem to the lady, it sounds like i'm one of those idiots who are like "OMGz THE U-ASS-B AIN'T WORKEN WHEN I PLUG IT INTO THE SLOT" but of course, i know what i'm doing. After transferring here and there, it ends up being a defective receiver. It seems that the 'button' that i've been holding down is actually supposed to be a light! XD. The guitar one was a light, i was kinda curious why this one wasn't.
Pic:
See the button? It's literally a plastic click button.
TL;DR version: I bought Band Hero cheap, it ended up being defective.
We're going back to the store tomorrow to see if they'll exchange it, or if i can exchange it at another Zeller's. If not, I'll have to send it in. Yay.
