Rock Band 2 is a music rhythm game developed for the Nintendo Wii and serves as the sequel to the original Rock Band. The game allows players to form a virtual band, using instruments such as guitar, bass, drums, and microphone to perform songs. New and revised controllers enhance gameplay, while older peripherals remain compatible. Players must accurately hit notes and match lyrics to succeed.
Rock Band 2 is the sequel to the 2007 musical simulation game Rock Band and offers similar gameplay. Directly competing with Guitar Hero: World Tour, the game allows different people to play together as in a band, with the same peripherals as the first game: lead guitar, bass guitar, microphone and a drum set.
The new drum and guitar controllers for this version, bundled or sold separately, have been revised and older controllers are also supported. The guitar controller, modelled after the Fender Stratocaster, has five additional fret buttons near the neck, for fast fingertapping sessions. There is also an effect switch to toggle between five different effects. Players use the instruments to match notes on the screen, divided in different portions for different instruments, along with the lyrics for the singer who need to match the pitch.