One can expect the best from this handheld release of , as it includes key elements from Rock Band and , such as overdrive and chords. Players hands will work as the "peripherals" and will have full control over playing lead/bass guitars, drums and vocals. It will also include a character creator, and all the classic functional modes such as World Tour, Band Survival and Warm Up.

Sony plans to release a limited edition Rock Band-branded PSP Entertainment Pack as well, at the launch of http://www.gamepro.com/games/psp/143766/rock-band-unplugged/. The bundle will include the game, a "Piano Black" PSP system, a 4GB Memory Stick Pro duo, and in the U.S. only, a voucher to download Paramount Pictures School of Rock from the Playstation store. The Rock Band Entertainment Pack will be available in North America for US$199.99.

"Rock Band Unplugged will retail for about $39.99 and is set to be released on June 9, 2009.