Reddit reviews Rocksmith Guitar And Bass

For that price, it's better to get the first game w/the cable than to get it separate. ($22 at the time of posting)

The previous version with cable for PC is $29.42. Are both versions so similar that I might as well save the $10 and get the earlier one?

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http://www.amazon.com/Rocksmith-Guitar-And-Bass-Pc/dp/B004S5TDUQ/ref=sr_1_6?ie=UTF8&qid=1376561778&sr=8-6&keywords=rocksmith

$25 gets you a cable you can use with audacity to record. You may even enjoy the game.

Rocksmith

You can buy the previous version with the cable and the importer tool on Steam to move all the songs from the first game into 2014.

For the first time the game is also on sale on amazon.ca!

To keep with the frugality that /u/Merosi and /u/pausemenu point out... If you don't have a cable and are really looking at the long haul, take a look at Rocksmith 1 with a cable.

While sure, it's around $49, the cable will run you ~$30 extra if bought alone, so you're buying RS1 for only $19 (instead of ~$30). Granted, if you want to bring the RS1 songs into RS2014, you will need to spend another $10 on Steam to import them. Otherwise, you just play both versions separately, but it also gives you easier access to buying RS1 DLC for RS2014.

If this is the only game you plan on playing, pick up whatever system you can get the cheapest.

Xbox Live silver is free. The only main differences between XBL Silver and XBL Gold are online play and Netflix. Downloading DLC is 'free' (you obviously still have to pay for the DLC but there is no extra charge for being able to get it).

Or wait for the PC Version

For what it's worth, Rocksmith is pretty awesome. I only wish I had more time to play it.

It's on sale for PC ($20 off) on Amazon.

I recently picked it up myself. I've played guitar for a long time and it's still a blast. I just like being able to play along to songs I enjoy and actually hearing my success. It's fantastic- especially since I rarely have anyone to jam with anymore.

Well worth it.

I got a pickle, I got a pickle! I got a pickle, hey hey hey hey :)

http://amzn.com/B004S5TDUQ

The top one by "Insane Web Deals" is the same dealer I've gotten my copy from. It's as described (though the box will be beaten around slightly; it comes with ordering online). No issues with Steam.

http://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B004S5TDUQ/ref=pd_lpo_sbs_dp_ss_2?pf_rd_p=1944687742&pf_rd_s=lpo-top-stripe-1&pf_rd_t=201&pf_rd_i=B00D6PTMHI&pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_r=0XHBDF9T78T5KH2ZFVCZ

buying this game and playing it http://www.amazon.com/Rocksmith-Guitar-Bass-Pc/dp/B004S5TDUQ/ref=sr_1_5?s=videogames&ie=UTF8&qid=1376503495&sr=1-5&keywords=rocksmith.

> [–]toymachineshNot Elisoncrz 1 point 17 minutes ago 
> So Rocksmith (Original) never actually installed from the steam key you got? Where did you get it from?
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> [–]juggler9000 1 point 2 minutes ago 
> On Steam you have to buy the Rocksmith 2014 Disc Import Tool. It's listed with Rocksmith 2014 DLC, I think.
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I bought it from amazon: http://www.amazon.com/Rocksmith-Guitar-Bass-Pc/dp/B004S5TDUQ/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8&qid=1421116787&sr=8-5&keywords=rocksmith&pebp=1421116783138&peasin=B004S5TDUQ
It's the weirdest thing, the only option when I put in the disc is to install a "Rocksmith demo" :/
When I type the key in on steam it just says "you've already installed this title" but RS1 isn't available from the steam menu, only RS 2014.

I got one, new, on amazona bout a couple of years back or so when the rocksmith 2014 remaster was still pretty new but I did have to buy the license transfer on steam was all and got the disc itself (used the code inside on steam) for around 12 or 13 bucks iirc. It may be much harder to find by now, though. but steam winter sales are coming up and I think it usually goes on sale as well as most of the songs. I also got my 2014 remastered from amazon the same, so I could get the cable with it.

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Edit: Good lord it's pretty expensive now, probably from being discontinued on this version along with renewed interest in the 2014 since the remaster and larger amount of music available now. I would only trust anew copy, as you have to use the key inside it on steam and a used copy, would have been used probably. And steam keys can't be transferred. Steam winter sale is probably your best option.

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https://www.amazon.com/Rocksmith-Guitar-Bass-PC/dp/B004S5TDUQ/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8&qid=1541537297&sr=8-5&keywords=rocksmith+for+pc+with+cable

From what I've heard people say, the best option is to buy the original Rocksmith game that comes with the cable. It's not cheaper but it's nearly the same price as getting the standalone cable. Right now it's $36 on Amazon or if you have an X360/PS3 or even want to sell the game and keep the cable it's currently going for $30 for the X360/PS3 version. The standalone cable is rarely ever sold less than $30, so unless you want to buy it used, purchasing the original Rocksmith is your best option.
Also, if you purchase Rocksmith for PC for another $10 you can purchase the Disc Import Tool from Steam which allows Rocksmith songs to import into Rocksmith 2014. But I would wait until the Winter sale to purchase the Import Tool.

For my Canadian bretheren out there, it looks like the PC version of Rocksmith 1 with an included cable is $40 on Amazon (Prime). I think this will finally be the time I buy this game.

http://www.amazon.ca/Ubisoft-68688-Rocksmith-Standard-Edition/dp/B004S5TDUQ/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1413479280&sr=8-1&keywords=rocksmith

Edit: Did some more various digging. According to steamgamesales, $15 is tied for the lowest price for this game. Also, as the Mac Game Store rep mentioned below, this game will in fact work on PC.

Edit: More digging. To play Rocksmith 1 songs on Rocksmith 2, you have to buy the disc import tool which is $10. You need to own both games for it to work. I also think that you need that tool to play Rocksmith 1 DLC on Rocksmith 2.

Also, based on some price history research, DLC, amps, and the tool will go on sale for black friday. That seems to be the sale that everything went on sale for. There have been some sales in the summer and the winter, but black friday is the main one. Wait for DLC for that sale.

Looks like it does. It's for a physical copy, and all physical copies come with the cable.

From the non-mobile link (http://www.amazon.com/Rocksmith-Guitar-And-Bass-Pc/dp/B004S5TDUQ):
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>Every copy of Rocksmith will include a revolutionary 1/4 inch USB cable that turns the guitar's signal from analog to digital, allowing it to be played through video game consoles. By plugging into your console, you'll develop real skills and real styles while playing absolutely real music.