AC/DC Fan Pack

For those about to rock, we salute this bundle. The AC/DC Fan Pack on Playstation 3 came in a cardboard box containing the AC/DC Live Rock Band Track Pack, a large AC/DC t-shirt, and the "No Bull" live performance DVD, all exclusively through Walmart stores.

AC/DC's relationship with digital distribution has always been complicated. The band held out from iTunes for years, making physical media one of the few ways to actually get their music into your games. The Rock Band Track Pack gave players 18 AC/DC tracks to shred through, and pairing it with the legendary "No Bull" concert from Madrid's Plaza de Toros de Las Ventas was a stroke of genius. That 1996 show is one of the greatest live rock recordings ever captured.

The Walmart exclusivity is a double-edged sword for collectors. On one hand, Walmart's massive footprint meant plenty of units were initially available. On the other hand, Walmart shoppers weren't necessarily the preservationist type, and the cardboard box packaging was prone to shelf damage in those warehouse-style stores. Finding one with a clean, uncrushed box and all contents intact, especially the t-shirt still sealed or unworn, is trickier than it sounds. The t-shirt adds a wearable dimension that most collector's editions lack, and the DVD ensures this isn't just a gaming collectible but a genuine piece of rock and roll merchandise. For music game collectors and AC/DC fans alike, the Fan Pack is a three-in-one artifact from the golden age of rhythm gaming.