Once we reach that month..shortly after jan we will be able to use GH3 controllers for the ps3 version.

Where's the source? I believe you, but I want to read it. Did Activision actually get paid?

And w00t. Birthday in February, don't have to buy GH3 controller with real money.

Coincide with the release in europe?
Seriously going to punt the guy that decided to delay it in the EU for 4 additional months in the freaking testicles.

what about the "solo" buttons at the bottom of the neck of the guitar...how will those work with the gh3 guitar?

They won't, but you don't need them for Rock Band. They're just optional.

Sweet, this should be around the time when they sell individual instruments so I can just get the game and the drums and I'll be set as I'd never really use the mic. And then, if i do decide I want it, there's always ebay .

The mic's actually pretty fun. I never thought I'd be using it, but after I brought a couple of friends over to play, I gravitated towards the mic and it was generally fun, although harder than I thought for an easy mode.