SANDISK EXTENDS GAMING EXPERIENCE WITH 2GB ROCK BAND 2 SD CARD
Compatible with Nintendo
Wii Console, Affordable Card Boosts Storage Capacity For Plenty of
Downloadable Music and Extras
- 2GB SanDisk Rock Band®2 SD gaming
card provides enough storage space for at least 75 downloadable
songs1
- Works seamlessly in compatible digital cameras, allowing users
to take hundreds of pictures and then post slideshows on the Wii's
photography channel
- Conveniently stores saved game progress
CES 2009, South Hall, Booth
# 30659, LAS VEGAS, Jan. 7, 2009 - SanDisk Corporation
(NASDAQ:SNDK) today announced a 2-gigabyte (GB)2 Rock
Band 2 SD™ gaming card, significantly increasing the storage
capacity available to gamers using the Nintendo® Wii™ console. This
memory boost enables users to conveniently store additional content
without worrying about running out of space.
"We are launching the SanDisk Rock Band 2 SD card to enhance the
playing experience on the Wii," said Christopher Moore, director of
product marketing, consumer products division, SanDisk. "Video
games like Rock Band 2 frequently offer downloadable extras, and
gamers need to have an affordable and convenient means of storing
this bonus content. The SanDisk 2GB Rock Band 2 SD gaming card
meets that demand."
Rock Band 2 for Wii, developed by Pi
Studios under the direction of Harmonix, is fully featured with
online modes including World Tour and Battle of the Bands, an
innovative character creator, weekly downloadable content and more!
With more than 100 songs3 on the Rock Band
2 Wii soundtrack, Rock Band
2 Wii owners have access to the most impressive music
catalogue for a music-based videogame on the console. In addition,
fans can expect a future roll-out of new and current downloadable
content until the entire back catalogue is available.
The SanDisk 2GB Rock Band 2 SD gaming card is the storage
solution that Wii gamers have been looking for, allowing them to
take advantage of Rock Band 2's memory-intensive features. Since a
single song can require up to 24 megabytes (MB)4 of
memory, quickly filling up the Wii's 512MB of onboard storage, the
SanDisk Rock Band 2 SD gaming card provides enough storage space
for at least 75 downloadable songs and enables gamers to take
advantage of Rock Band 2's extra
content.
Beyond storing bonus Rock Band 2
content, gamers can use the SanDisk 2GB Rock Band 2 SD gaming card
in a variety of applications.
- Photographers can showcase their photos by filling the card
with hundreds of images and then posting a slideshow on the Wii's
photography channel.
- The Nintendo Wii's Virtual Console allows users to download
classic video games from a variety of past console systems, further
increasing the amount of storage required by gamers.
- The 2GB Rock Band 2 SD gaming card has enough capacity to store
an entire library's worth of hard-fought saved game progress.
The SanDisk 2GB Rock Band 2 SD gaming card is expected to be
available for U.S. retailers this Spring, and carries a
manufacturer's suggested retail price of $12.99.
About SanDisk
SanDisk Corporation, the inventor and world's largest supplier of
flash storage cards, is a global leader in flash memory - from
research, manufacturing and product design to consumer branding and
retail distribution. SanDisk's product portfolio includes flash
memory cards for mobile phones, digital cameras and camcorders;
digital audio/video players; USB flash drives for consumers and the
enterprise; embedded memory for mobile devices; and solid state
drives for computers. SanDisk (www.sandisk.com/corporate)
is a Silicon Valley-based S&P 500 company, with more than half
its sales outside the United States.
1The number of songs that fit on the Rock Band 2 SD
card may vary based on size of individual songs downloaded.
Approximation based on 24MB Rock Band 2 game music files.
2 1 gigabyte (GB) = 1 billion bytes.
3 The Rock Band 2 game disc will feature 84 tracks. In
addition, players will have access to an additional 20 free DLC
tracks following the game's launch. Online connection
required.
4 1 megabyte (MB) = 1 million bytes
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registered in the United States and other countries. SD is a
trademark of SD-3C LLC. Rock Band®, Rock Band® 2 and all related
titles and logos are trademarks of Harmonix Music Systems, Inc., a
MTV Networks company. Rock Band® and Rock Band® 2 developed by
Harmonix Music Systems, Inc. MTV: Music Television, MTV Games and
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