What It Is: A super-deluxe drum kit for Rock Band that also doubles as an actual electronic drum kit.

Who It’s For: People who have conquered the “Expert” level on Rock Band and are ready to back up Robert Palmer.

Why It’s Worthy: The Ion Drum Rocker is the Rock Band drum kit taken to the Nth degree. The pads are quieter than any other fake drum kit on the market, and the construction is solid. Best of all is the pedal for the bass drum, which has some actual weight to it and can take a beating. When you’re done playing along with “Aqualung,” switch over to the real drums and lay down your own beats (as long as you have a friend who has a keytar).

Our Only Complaint: The Ion Drum Rocker comes with two cymbals out of the box, but there’s room for a third, and to get the full hi-hat/ride/crash layout, you’ll have to cough up extra bones. Also, the plug-in to operate them as real drums doubles the price.

Cost/Where to Get It: $299.99, currently compatible only with the XBox 360. Add-ons — including the Alesis drum module, bonus cymbals and a specially designed “drum throne” — cost extra. Available at the official Drum Rocker site.