What you need to play Rock Band 3 on RPCS3.
You will need:
A copy of Rock Band 3 for the PS3 on your computer
BLUS30463 version only!
A controller
You can use:
- Rock Band and Guitar Hero Guitars (PS2, PS3, PS4, Wii, X360, XBONE) a
- Rock Band and Guitar Hero Drums (PS3, PS4, Wii, X360, XBONE) a
- Standard controllers/computer keyboards for “Padtar” or vocals b
- Rock Band 3 PRO Guitars (PS3, Wii, X360 via MIDI to USB adapter)
- MIDI Keyboards (37 keys minimum recommended via USB or MIDI to USB adapter) c
- MIDI Drum Kits (via USB or MIDI to USB adapter, or via MIDI to Roll Limitless)
a Some instrument controllers are missing features like tilt or effect switches. Refer to the instrument section for more information.
b Controllers have auto-strum, like GH1-GH3. Keyboards can be setup to be both auto-strum or manual strum.
c Connecting keyboards via MIDI with less than 37 keys is possible but not recommended. [Click here for more information.]
Want a more thorough list?
A microphone
If your computer can see it, you can probably use it. Up to three mics can be used at the same time.
A computer
But of course.
| Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|
OS: Windows 10 |
OS: Windows 10 or higher |
Processor: Intel Core i5-4460 (or equivalent CPU with AVX2) |
Processor: AMD Ryzen 5 2600 (or equivalent), or better |
Memory: 8 GBs |
Memory: 16 GBs or higher |
Graphics: GeForce GT 730 2GB (or equivalent) with Vulkan support |
Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 (or equivalent) or better with Vulkan support |
Storage: 7200 RPM Hard Drive with ~11.2 GBs of space after installation for • Rock Band 3 • Rock Band 3 Deluxe • No DLC at all • Additional custom songs require more space. • Slow hard drives may cause temporary game pauses! |
Storage: SATA SSD (or faster) with ~67.4 GBs after installation for • Rock Band 3 • Rock Band 3 Deluxe • All Harmonix DLC and exports • An additional 16.7 GBs are required for Rock Band 4, Rock Band Rivals, and Rock Band 4 DLC • An additional ~80 GBs are required for RBN 1+2 • Additional custom songs require more space. |
Notes: The absolute lowest one can realistically play this game on. • 720p/60Hz with no post-processing • 100 ms audio latency • Occasional performance drops |
Notes: Great performance with ample headroom for multitasking while playing. • 1080p/60Hz with full post-processing, • 32 ms audio (or lower) • Solid performance |
- You can check [RPCS3’s page for suggested specifications here] although they may be a bit exaggerated for this game.
- Laptop users should check [the RPCS3 website] for requirements.
[7-Zip] or [NanaZip] if you’re on Windows 11.
(or WinRAR if you hate yourself) to extract archives.
Something to drink or eat
It may take up to 30 minutes to get your setup working.