Original prototypes of the instruments and the EyeToy have been donated to the National Videogames archive by and Harmonix.

The NVA is a part of the National Media Museum in Bradford and was set up in partnership with Nottingham Trent University earlier this year.

"The amazing work that SCEE and have both done to broaden audiences for videogaming make it especially appropriate that they should kick-off the NVA," said GameCity director, Iain Simons.

"Their work, perhaps more than any other developers has been not just about making great games - but pushing the boundaries of what games could be. We’re incredibly excited that they have chosen to make these donations to the NVA." He added.

Let us hope that this will lead to further donations from developers.

By James Wallis

  • Rock Band
  • Platform: Xbox 360
  • Publisher: EA
  • Developer: Harmonix
  • Release Date: 12/09/2008
  • Rock Band
  • Platform: PlayStation 3
  • Publisher: EA
  • Developer: Harmonix
  • Release Date: 12/09/2008