American Idol for Sony PS2 PlayStation 2 is a music rhythm genre video game based on the popular reality TV series. Players get a chance to virtually participate in the famed contest as a character of their choice. The game follows the same format as the television show, progressing from auditions to Hollywood rounds, and eventually, the Grand Finale. It evaluates the players' rhythm and timing which determines the game character's success accordingly. It features a rich collection of popular music tracks, supportive AI judges, and immersive audio-visual elements to resemble the real-life show experience.