Previously thought to be another carbon copy of the PS2 version, Rock Band 2 for Wii will feature online functionality, including multiplayer and DLC.

While unannounced, MTV Games has confirmed that the upcoming Nintendo Wii version of “Rock Band 2” will offer the same online functionality — i.e. song downloads and Internet multiplayer modes — as the Microsoft Xbox 360 and Sony PS3 versions. The PS2 version, however, will not include online connectivity. — USA Today

So no official word from Harmonix, EA, or MTV yet, but this was actually an update from an original article that likened the Wii version of Rock Band 2 to the PS2 version.

Does this change anyone’s purchase?

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