Rock Band, Guitar Hero, and DDR get cheap rip-offs

 

The usual target audience for these kind of gadgets are unsuspecting parents looking for a present for the kids, so make sure you include a rigorous education program in the perils of game rip-offs when you hand in your holiday wish-list.

When you're out trawling for a copy of the rapidly selling out Rock Band, you may run into a cheap knock-off or two of the rhythm game genre.

All of them plug directly into a TV, but none are particularly cheap at around $40 each.

Our tipster spotted several units including a Guitar and DDR imitation in Macy's, and a Drum game in another store.