Rocksmith released in North America

Les Paul Guitar Bundle also in stores

Posted on Oct 18, 2011 - 5:54pm EST

Ubisoft has announced that Rocksmith is now available at retail throughout North America.

The bundle edition will include the game along with an Epiphone Les Paul Junior guitar and the Rocksmith Real Tone Cable, a unique quarter-inch to USB cable that is the first of its kind. Developed exclusively for Rocksmith, this cable turns the guitar’s signal from analog to digital, allowing it to be recognized and played through video game consoles for the first time.

Priced at $199.99, this bundle aims to appeal to gamers who don't currenly own a guitar of their own. Shipping alongside the bundle, the standard edition of the game which includes the Rocksmith Real Tone Cable, is also available for $79.99.

Rocksmith is the first and only video game where players can plug any real guitar with a standard quarter-inch input jack into a video game console. Rocksmith features gameplay that automatically adjusts to the player’s skill level. Players will be able to choose from actual lead, rhythm, and combo guitar compositions, inspiring players to perform songs after the game is turned off.

Rocksmith is in stores today for Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3. A PC version is coming in December.