Review on American Idol Double Dance Showdown by William Turner

Of all the toys my kids have ever liked, this one ranks at the bottom. The box says it was made in 2007, but from the pictures it should be familiar to anyone who has worked with Commodore 64 and Apple II computers since the 80's. The gameplay is similar to a school computer science project. The sound is based on low tech frequency generation and honestly the "songs" are not even recognizable. The rating is more or less legible, but poorly designed. To top it off, singing isn't part of the game; Kids can try singing along to the noise of this toy, but they only hear themselves through the amplified headset and microphone. Spare yourself heartache. This one was created to make money and disappoint your kid during the Christmas season. It's hard to believe that the major toy stores sell them and, worse, that American Idol ever licensed them.