You will need:
A copy of Rock Band 3 for the PS3 on your computer
BLUS-30463 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
- A Rock Band 3 MIDI Pro Adapter with a compatible MIDI guitar, and MIDI keyboard (PS3 version only) c
- A Rock Band 3 MIDI Pro Adapter with a compatible MIDI drum kit (PS3, Wii, X360) c
- A Rock Band 3 Keyboard [Wireless] (PS3 version via dongle only) c
- A Rock Band 3 Keyboard [Wired] (PS3, Wii, X360 via MIDI to USB adapter) d
- A Rock Band 3 Fender Mustang PRO Guitar [Wireless] (PS3 version via dongle only) c
- A Rock Band 3 Fender Mustang PRO Guitar [Wired] (via MIDI to USB adapter)
- A Rock Band 3 Squier Stratocaster PRO Guitar (PS3, Wii, X360 via MIDI to USB adapter)
- Any MIDI Keyboard (37 keys minimum via USB or MIDI to USB adapter) d
- MIDI Electronic Drum Kit (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 Certain Wii Rock Band instrument controllers and dongles can be (permanently) converted for PS3 so you can use passthrough mode, but this is beyond the scope of this tutorial. Google is your friend.
d Connecting keyboards via MIDI with less than 37 keys is possible but not recommended. [Click here for more information.]
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.