Harmonix and MTV Games along with distribution partner Electronic Arts Inc. today announced that Rock Band 2 will begin shipping in Europe for the PS3  and the PlayStation 2 beginning the week of 23rd March. Rock Band 2 will also ship for the Wii beginning week of 20th April.

Rock Band 2 software will retail for £49.99 on the PS 3, £29.99 for the PlayStation 2 and £39.99 for the Wii. Rock Band 2 is also currently available on the Xbox 360 for £49.99.
Rock Band instrument peripherals are also now available at new price points:

• Stand alone guitars will retail at £39.99
• Stand alone drums will retail for £49.99
• An “Instrument Edition” including drums, guitar and microphone will retail for £89.99

In addition to the new price points, consumers will now also be able to purchase the Rock Band Instrument Edition and Rock Band software together for £119.99 for the PS 3 and Xbox 360 and for £109.99 for the PlayStation 2 and Wii.

Rock Band 2 is rated 12+ by PEGI.