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Wii Music (Wii)

Childrens Toy Shop > Video Games > Music and Dancing
from: Nintendo

November 14, 2008
This is my first Amazon review, after reading alot about Wii Music - and reading the reviews on here, I felt compelled to post my thoughts.

This game is nothing like Guitar Hero/Rock Band, so best to put those thoughts aside immediately.

What it is, is more musically challenging. At its core, GH/RB are just pressing a button that corresponds to a note on the screen. If you dont press it, you start to fail = no creativity.

With Wii Music, you CAN get different notes out of the instruments, by practice and experimentation.

Basically, when you play the 'Custom Jam' mode (1-4 simultaneous players), after selecting your instrument part (from a choice of 60), you then start to play your part of the ... Read More:

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SingStar ABBA (PS2)

Childrens Toy Shop > Video Games > Music and Dancing
from: Sony

November 14, 2008
So far this game has been great fun. We have played it mainly on duet mode. The song selection is great and you can choose either the short or normal length version. The short versions seem to be a bit too short but could be good if you have a queue of people waiting to play. The ratings are good especially if you achieve lead singer status! The great thing about this game is that young and old can enjoy singing together and because the older generation have a slight advantage with the lyrics! All in all good fun.

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High School Musical 3: Senior Year DANCE! (Wii)

Childrens Toy Shop > Video Games > Music and Dancing
from: Disney Interactive

November 14, 2008
Like the review above by Jazzy Jazz it is a good game if you like HSM.
Unlike Jazzy Jazz I am not a salesman therefore I can inform people first hand that you will not like this if you want to do proper Karaoke etc.
The songs seem tinny and the tutorials are americanised they seem to cater for the above 12's so anyone younger may need adult assistance.
Overall it's ok but there are better games of this genre out there.
Still it's HSM so will sell just for the name.

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Guitar Hero: World Tour - Band Bundle (Wii)

Childrens Toy Shop > Video Games > Music and Dancing
from: Activision

November 14, 2008
Mine arrived promptly, thanks Amazon!

The drums: feel great, easily adjustable in height, although the kick peddle takes some getting used to. The wii remote slots in the top, and the whole kit runs off it, there is no separate power source, so make sure your stocked up on AA battery's for your wii remotes. The drumsticks are wooden, and the build quality of all is excellent.

The guitar: heavier than the les Paul controller and slightly larger in size so wont fit in my guitar controller carry bag : -(. Build quality feels better than the les Paul controller though. Guitar runs off wii remote like drums and previous guitars. The whammy bar is much better, there's a star power button that you can much more easily hit with your ... Read More:

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High School Musical 3: Senior Year (Nintendo DS)

Childrens Toy Shop > Video Games > Music and Dancing
from: Disney Interactive

October 31, 2008
Mine arrived promptly, thanks Amazon!

The drums: feel great, easily adjustable in height, although the kick peddle takes some getting used to. The wii remote slots in the top, and the whole kit runs off it, there is no separate power source, so make sure your stocked up on AA battery's for your wii remotes. The drumsticks are wooden, and the build quality of all is excellent.

The guitar: heavier than the les Paul controller and slightly larger in size so wont fit in my guitar controller carry bag : -(. Build quality feels better than the les Paul controller though. Guitar runs off wii remote like drums and previous guitars. The whammy bar is much better, there's a star power button that you can much more easily hit with your ... Read More:

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Samba De Amigo (Wii)

Childrens Toy Shop > Video Games > Music and Dancing
from: Sega

September 26, 2008
Samba De Amigo is, undoubtedly, one of the best motion games I've played on the Wii so far. The basic idea is, as in many games like this, moving and shaking the Wii remote(s) in a specific way to "play" along with the music. Great music and fun visuals make it a really enjoyable experience. However, if you only read the instructions and the in-game tutorials, the controls are, indeed, very frustrating. It only gives you a basic idea, and the controls in many ways are not intuitive.

The problem is the standard Wii remote (and nunchuk) only has a single 3-axis motion sensor in it, thus there were always going to be compromises on how accurate the controls could be. Selecting the top, middle and bottom circles is quite easy - you hold the remote ... Read More:

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Guitar Hero III: Legends Of Rock with Wireless Guitar Controller (Wii)

Childrens Toy Shop > Video Games > Music and Dancing
from: Activision

November 23, 2007
this is so adictive. a must buy for all wii owners once youve started you just wont want to stop playing love it!!

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Guitar Hero: World Tour - Band Bundle (Xbox 360)

Childrens Toy Shop > Video Games > Music and Dancing
from: Activision

November 14, 2008
Well what can I say --I am one of the many who ordered before 14th Nov expecting to get a free bass guitar! Trying to get to Amazon and get any help has provided me with 2 hours frustration spent talking on the phone or typing emails to various Amazon addresses. They should be checked out under the Trades Description Act for False advertising - or is it the Guitar Hero site which provides the link with the free Bass Guitar advert that needs the criticism --whichever it is, I hope all other customers who have been disappointed get what they ordered or vouchers to compensate for the hassle we have to go through for our kids Christmas Presents!!
PS Worth hanging in there, as 12 hours later we have now been given a full refund for the missing Bass Guitar -thank you Amazon :)Guitar ... Read More:

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Guitar Hero: World Tour - Band Bundle (PS3)

Childrens Toy Shop > Video Games > Music and Dancing
from: Activision

November 14, 2008
Very impressed, we got ours today and can't stop playing. Well worth the wait. Easy to set up and very sturdy construction. Loads of tracks and plenty of options. BUY TODAY!

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SingStar BoyBands vs GirlBands (PS2)

Childrens Toy Shop > Video Games > Music and Dancing
from: Sony

October 17, 2008
The official tracklist for the UK version of Singstar Boybands VS Girlbands -

Bananarama - Cruel Summer
Bananarama - Love In The First Degree
Boyz II Men - I'll Make Love To You
Boyzone - Love Me For A Reason
Bros - I Owe You Nothing
Busted - Air Hostess
Busted - What I Go To School For
East 17 - Let It Rain
East 17 - Stay Another Day
En Vogue - Free Your Mind
Five - Everybody Get Up
Five - Keep On Movin'
Girls Aloud - The Show
Hanson - Mmmbop
Jade - Don't Walk Away
McFly - All About You
McFly - 5 Colours In Her Hair
Mel & Kim - Showing Out (Get Fresh At The Weekend)
Mis-Teeq - One Night Stand
New Edition - Candy Girl
Pussycat Dolls - Stickwitu
Sister Sledge - He's The ... Read More: