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Xbox 360 music instruments cross-compatible like PS3
Published: August 19, 2008 8:28 PM PDT
Microsoft Corp. on Tues said that music peripherals for upcoming music titles will be cross-compatible with one another.
The company said that all instruments for Harmonix Inc.'s Rock Band 2, Activision Inc.'s Guitar Hero: World Tour and Konami Corp.'s Rock Revolution will be cross-compatible. The disclaimer follows an announcement from Sony Corp. on Mon. that music peripherals for the aforementioned music titles would all feature basic cross-compatibility. Sony said it is working closely with developers to ensure PS3 guitars and drum sets will be compatible with each music title. For example, Activision's Guitar Hero: World Tour guitars and drums will work with Harmonix's Rock Band 2 and Konami's Rock Revolution. Additionally, Rock Band 2 and Rock Revolution peripherals will be compatible with each other and Guitar Hero: World Tour. Guitar Hero: World Tour and Rock Band 2 will both support the Sony's SingStar microphones.
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