A plastic instrumented Rock Band

I never thought I'd see the day, but despite how much my jaw hit the floor ... it's here: A game that allows four people to play four different plastic instruments to real songs by indicated notes on the TV, through an Xbox 360 or Playstation 3. Guitar, bass, drums and vocals - get your friends ... it's time to rock.

Reporters, bloggers, columnists, reviewers and technology analyzers are hitting every end of the spectrum on this one. Some say it's the lamest thing ever - saying the $170 price is outrageous, seeing as one could buy and learn to play the real guitar for not much more. Others, on the other hand, are praising the game, saying it is the definition of "fun with family and friends."

More than 120 different media sources attended the release party last month in New York City, each covering the event in their own unique way.

But what do you guys think? Is this the most ridiculous thing you've ever seen? Or is it pure genius?

You be the judge.