The Nintendo Rock band game allows players to perform in a virtual band. Up to four players can play. There are 3 different peripherals, which were modeled after musical instruments. A guitar, bass guitar and a drum set. In addition to these three peripherals, there is a microphone for singing.

Rock band for Nintendo Wii rock bank 4 was released on June 22, 2008. In this game, the players simulate the playing of rock n roll music by hitting the notes that scroll across the screen. Rock Band expands upon the Guitar Hero series, in that it offers game play for vocals and drums, in addition to bass guitar and lead guitars. As of October 9th 2008, this game had already generated 600 million in sales. As of early December 2008, it is one of the top Nintendo Wii Video Games being sold for Christmas 2008.

Using Rock Band's microphone, singers are judged on how closely they match the pitch of the song's vocalist. The drum set includes four rubber drum pads and a kick pedal. The pads have colored rings that correspond to the on screen notes. The game includes guitar controllers modeled after the Fender Stratocaster.