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Recently released in Europe and Australia, SingStar Vol. 2 will take the stage in North America sometime in October, no doubt letting armchair harmonizers looking for the next in Sony's karaoke series breathe a sigh of relief -- preferably not directly into the mic.

This latest expansion will add 30 new sing-along tracks, as well as support for Trophies, presumably used to club off-tune rockers over the head for butchering radio favorites. However, given the advent of the SingStore, the need for regular discs seems trivial, especially once our arms tire from all that disc swapping. Plus, we'd rather cherry pick songs we know we'll like rather than buy in bulk and hope for the best. That's just how we roll.

[Via PS3 Fanboy]

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]]>karaokelondon-studiolondongstudionorth-americanorthamericasingstarsonystingstoretrophiesJason Dobson2008-08-22T15:00:00+00:00GC 2008: Over 2.2m SingStar downloads, Disney version coming to PS2http://www.joystiq.com/2008/08/20/gc-2008-over-2-2m-singstar-downloads-disney-version-coming-to/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/08/20/gc-2008-over-2-2m-singstar-downloads-disney-version-coming-to/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/08/20/gc-2008-over-2-2m-singstar-downloads-disney-version-coming-to/#commentsFiled under: ,

Sony announced today at the Leipzig Games Convention 2008 that over 2.2 million SingStar songs have been downloaded via the aptly titled SingStore, which launched less than a year ago. Additionally, the company also unveiled SingStar Singalong with Disney for PlayStation 2, which as you might have guessed is a collection of Disney songs you can sing along to. Singalong with Disney is coming this Fall "exclusively for PAL territories." And hey, don't forget it'll be compatible with SingStar PS3.

Source - SingStar Singalong With Disney on PlayStation 2
Source - Over 2.2m songs downloaded via SingStore

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]]>disneykaraokeLeipzig-08SCEESingStarSingStar-Singalong-with-DisneyRoss Miller2008-08-20T23:00:00+00:00GC 2008: New firmware to allow PS2 disc-swapping in PS3 SingStar [update]http://www.joystiq.com/2008/08/20/gc-2008-new-firmware-to-rip-ps2-singstar-tracks-to-ps3/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/08/20/gc-2008-new-firmware-to-rip-ps2-singstar-tracks-to-ps3/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/08/20/gc-2008-new-firmware-to-rip-ps2-singstar-tracks-to-ps3/#commentsFiled under: ,


Update: We just got word from MTV Multiplayer that makes this news decidedly less cool. Turns out there will be no song exporting; rather, you can pop in your PS2 disc into your PS3 while playing the new-gen version of SingStar and play the songs on that disc. It only works while the disc remains in the console, although disc-swapping works on any PS3, regardless of its current state of backwards-compatibility.

Tearing a page straight out of the Rock Band 2 playbook, Sony announced a new service - to be made available through a firmware update - that will allow folks to essentially rip the tracks from PS2 versions of SingStar onto the PS3. IGN gives us a play-by-play of the service: "Just throw in the PS2 disc and you can grab the tracks!" Epic! We're curious about the details: What's to prevent you from borrowing or renting games? Will this work on all PS2 versions of SingStar? Will this work on all PS3s (even those without PS2 backwards compatibility)? Is this enough to compete with Lips' play-your-own-music functionality? More as we know it.

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]]>Leipzig-08SCEESingStarSonyChristopher Grant2008-08-20T11:55:00+00:00Rumor: SingStar finally releasing Musical editionhttp://www.joystiq.com/2008/08/01/rumor-singstar-finally-releasing-musical-edition/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/08/01/rumor-singstar-finally-releasing-musical-edition/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/08/01/rumor-singstar-finally-releasing-musical-edition/#commentsFiled under:


Money makes the world go 'round, so Hexus.gaming has a rumor that Sony is looking to pay the rent with a musical edition of its popular SingStar karaoke series. SingStar Hits from the Musicals is expected in 2009 and will allegedly be announced later this year. Some numbers rumored to be included are:
  • "Bad Guys" - Bugsy Malone
  • "Can You Feel the Love Tonight?" - The Lion King
  • "If I Were a Rich Man" - Fiddler on the Roof
  • "Over the Rainbow "- Wizard of Oz.
If the disc gets Trophy support we're certainly going to derive some sick pleasure from achievement junkies trying to sing songs like "Tomorrow" from Annie perfectly. If the above picture makes absolutely no sense to you (and yes, that's Kristin Chenoweth from Pushing Daisies) check out the video after the break.

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]]>singstarsingstar-hits-from-the-musicalssonyAlexander Sliwinski2008-08-01T16:55:00+00:00SingStar Vol. 2 hitting June 20 in Europe, June 19 in Aussielandhttp://www.joystiq.com/2008/05/23/singstar-vol-2-june-20-in-europe-june-19-in-aussieland/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/05/23/singstar-vol-2-june-20-in-europe-june-19-in-aussieland/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/05/23/singstar-vol-2-june-20-in-europe-june-19-in-aussieland/#commentsFiled under: ,


SingStar for PS3 may have just arrived in North America, but the Europeans and Australians are already done with that and moving on to SingStar Vol. 2 in June. PS3 Fanboy reports that Europe will try harmonizing to artists like Mama Cass starting June 20, while the game will hop into Australia a day earlier on June 19. IGN AU got its mitts on Singstar Vol. 2's track list, which we've placed after the break.

There is currently no announcement for when North America can expect Vol.2, and Sony tells PS3 Fanboy that licensing for discs and DLC are very different. Unless alternate arrangements can be made, we take that to mean we won't be seeing Vol. 2 available as DLC on the SingStore in North America.

Aerosmith - "Dude Looks Like a Lady"
Blur - "Country House"
Bobby Brown - "My Perogative"
Eminem - "Without Me"
George Michael - "Freedom '90"
Gorillaz - "Dare"
Gossip - "Standing in the Way of Control"
Hot Chocolate - "You Sexy Thing"
Kaiser Chiefs - "Ruby"
Kool and the Gang - "Celebration"
The Lovin' Spoonful - "Summer in the City"
Maximo Park - "Our Velocity"
Morrisey - "Suedehead"
Nirvanna - "Lithium"
Panic! At The Disco - "But It's Better If You Do"
Paul McCartney & the Frog Chorus - "We All Stand Together"
Pulp - "Common People"
Radiohead - "Street Spirit (Fade Out)"
Shakespears Sister - "Stay"
Spandau Ballet - "TRUE"
The Cure - "Pictures of You"
The Killers - "When You Were Young"
The Libertines - "Can't Stand Me Now"
The Mamas and The Papas - "California Dreamin'"
The Offspring - "Pretty Fly (For A White Guy)"
The Police - "Don't Stand So Close To Me"
The Proclaimers - "I'm Gonna Be (500 Miles)"
Tom Jones with Mousse T - "Sexbomb"
Tone Loc - "Funky Cold Medina"
Young MC - "Bust A Move"

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]]>singstarsingstar-ps3singstar-vol-2Alexander Sliwinski2008-05-23T12:30:00+00:00SingStar series sells 12 million units in PAL territorieshttp://www.joystiq.com/2008/04/26/singstar-series-sells-12-million-units-in-pal-territories/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/04/26/singstar-series-sells-12-million-units-in-pal-territories/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/04/26/singstar-series-sells-12-million-units-in-pal-territories/#commentsFiled under: , , , ,


European gamers that feel naked without a mic in their hand can use the other to pat themselves on the back, as Sony just dropped word that its SingStar franchise has sold through 12 million copies in the PAL region, with some 5 million of these going out the door between last April and March 2008.

In addition, with the SingStore finally gaining traction, Sony also announced that PAL gamers have downloaded a million tracks in the four months since the store opened. Also impressive is that the store's 140,000 registered users, together with members of the game's official website, have recorded and shared 20,000 videos of players belting out tunes from the comfort of their living rooms -- public embarrassment that has been watched some 2.5 million times.

The SingStar series first got players in Europe singing off-tune renditions of "Careless Whisper" and "Like a Virgin" in 2004, and has since spawned numerous sequels, including last December's SingStar for the PlayStation 3 and the soon-to-be released Volume 2. Now, with SingStar for the PS3 finally getting a release in North America on May 20, it will be interesting to see how enthusiasm on this side of the Atlantic for the game measures up.

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]]>europemilestonesceesingstarsonyJason Dobson2008-04-26T16:30:00+00:00SingStar PS3 screams into North America May 20, playable at Coachella festivalhttp://www.joystiq.com/2008/04/25/singstar-ps3-screams-into-north-america-may-20-playable-at-coac/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/04/25/singstar-ps3-screams-into-north-america-may-20-playable-at-coac/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/04/25/singstar-ps3-screams-into-north-america-may-20-playable-at-coac/#commentsFiled under: , ,


Sony announced today that SingStar for PS3 will finally cross the Atlantic on May 20. That little bit of information was buried deep inside a press release about Sony America's presence at the Coachella Valley Music & Arts Festival.

Coachella revellers will have the opportunity to try out SingStar and upload their embarrassing renditions of songs to the intertubes, that is, if they're not too busy viewing demos of Little Big Planet and playing some Gran Turismo 5 Prologue. Sony America will also host the "TMO Tone Def Party and SingStar Lounge" on Saturday night.

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]]>gt5-prologuegt5prologuelittle-big-planetsingstarsingstar-ps3singstarps3singstoreAlexander Sliwinski2008-04-25T14:58:00+00:00SingStar Vol. 2 announced, new tracks available Fridayhttp://www.joystiq.com/2008/04/16/singstar-vol-2-announced-new-tracks-available-friday/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/04/16/singstar-vol-2-announced-new-tracks-available-friday/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/04/16/singstar-vol-2-announced-new-tracks-available-friday/#commentsFiled under: ,


The Euro-exclusive PS3 version of SingStar is ready to belt out another edition with SingStar Volume 2, just as the SingStore is finally getting up to speed. Volume 2 will include 30 new songs, a "Harmony Duet" mode, remote PSP play (you can't sing in public, only browse the SingStore) and features songs like "California Dreamin" by the Mamas and the Papas, along with a lot of artists from this decade. There is currently no release date or announcement whether the new tracks and features will be available as DLC from the SingStore.

The SingStore is also adding 45 new songs this Friday featuring a wide variety of international flavor. We've placed the full list after the break. Still no word when (or if) SingStar for PS3 will make it across the pond.

Read -- SingStar Vol. 2 announcement
Read -- SingStore update this Friday

[Via Gamespot UK]

Danish Language
  • Johnny Deluxe Ft. Anna Nordell - Drommer Jeg?
  • Rasmus Nohr - Sommer I Europa
  • Swan Lee - I Don't Mind
  • TV-2 - De Forste Kaerester Pa Manen
  • Johnny Deluxe - Drenge Som Mig

Dutch Language
  • Koos Alberts - Zijn Het Je Ogen
  • Erik Mesie - Zonder Jou
  • Frank Noeijen - Kronenburg Park
  • De Kast - Morgen Wordt Het Beter
  • Benny Neyma - Vrijgezel

English Language
  • GANGgajang - Sounds Of Then (This Is Australia)
  • Placebo - Every You Every Me
  • Corinne Bailey Rae - I'd Like To
  • Dover - Serenade
  • The Gift - Ok! Do You Want Something Simple?
  • The Gift - Question Of Love
  • Jackie Wilson - Reet Petite
  • The Pipettes - Pull Shapes
  • The Magic Numbers - Forever Lost
  • Billy Ocean - Caribbean Queen (No More Love On The Run)
  • Roy Orbison - Crying
  • Duran Duran - Ordinary World
  • Maximo Park - Girls Who Play Guitars
  • Natasha Bedingfield - These Words
  • Billy Joel - Piano Man
  • Billy Joel - It's Still Rock And Roll To Me
  • Bic Runga - Sway

French Language
  • Têtes Raide - Fragile

German Language
  • Maya Saban & Cosmo Klein - Das Alles Ändert Nichts Daran
  • MIA - Zirkus
  • 2raumwohnung - Besser Geht's Nicht
  • Pohlmann - Wenn Jetzt Sommer Wär

Italian Language
  • Subsonica - Tutti I Miei Sbagli
  • Subsonica - Nuova Ossessione
  • Simone Cristicchi - Vorrei Cantare Come Biagio

Portugese Language
  • The Gift - Fácil de Entender
  • Mesa c/ Rui Reininho - Luz Vaga
  • Los Hermanos - Anna Júlia

Spanish Language
  • Extremoduro - So Payaso
  • Joaquín Sabina - El Blues De Lo Que Pasa En Mi Escalera
  • Seguridad Social - Quiero Tener Tu Presencia
  • La Oreja de Van Gogh - Dulce Locura
  • Alejandro Sanz - Y, ¿si fuera ella?
  • Edurne - Amores Dormidos
  • Miguel Bosé - Morenamía

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]]>psnpsn-storesingstarAlexander Sliwinski2008-04-16T16:30:00+00:00Check out the PlayStation Pavilion at the new Nationals Parkhttp://www.joystiq.com/2008/03/31/check-out-the-playstation-pavilion-at-nationals-park/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/03/31/check-out-the-playstation-pavilion-at-nationals-park/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/03/31/check-out-the-playstation-pavilion-at-nationals-park/#commentsFiled under: , ,


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A new season of Major League Baseball started up in America last night with the first game ever at Washington's brand new Nationals Park, complete with a presidential first pitch and a thrilling walk-off home run. Why should you care about any of this? Because the opening of the new park also means the opening of its new promotional PlayStation Pavilion, packed with demo kiosks for Gran Turismo 5 Prologue, MLB08: The Show, Guitar Hero 3 and SingStar.

You'd think people at a ballpark would have better things to do than play video games, but the demo area drew quite a crowd among the opening night fans. Need proof? Check out our exclusive gallery of photos from the new pavilion below.

Gallery: PlayStation Pavillion @ Nationals Park

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]]>baseballdemogh3gt5kioskmlb08nationalspavilionsingstarsonyKyle Orland2008-03-31T18:00:00+00:00SingStar SingStore gets 67 songs with March 7 updatehttp://www.joystiq.com/2008/02/28/singstar-singstore-gets-67-songs-with-march-7-update/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/02/28/singstar-singstore-gets-67-songs-with-march-7-update/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/02/28/singstar-singstore-gets-67-songs-with-march-7-update/#commentsFiled under: ,


May those who drink from the waters of karaoke (in Europe) rejoice, the SingStar SingStore is getting its first major update since launch on March 7. There was an update with 18 tracks last month, but this update will have a whopping 67 songs, almost doubling the offerings. The list of the songs in the update can be found after the break.

The karaoke faithful over at sister-site PS3 Fanboy point out that a lot of the songs are from previous PS2 versions of SingStar, but if these mega-updates continue it might help alleviate the complaints that the SingStore wasn't living up to its potential -- especially if a lot of the songs are recycled from PS2 versions.

[Via PS3 Fanboy]

  • Aha: The Sun Always Shines On TV
  • Alice Cooper: Poison
  • Big Brovaz: Nu-Flow
  • Bill Joel: Uptown Girl
  • Blu Cantrell: Hit 'Em Up Style (Oops!)
  • Blur: End of a Century
  • Britney Spears: Baby One More Time
  • Coldplay: Speed Of Sound
  • Crash Test Dummies: Mmm Mmm Mmm Mmm
  • David Bowie: Heroes
  • Dragon: April Sun In Cuba
  • Elvira Nickolaisen: Egypt Song
  • End Of Fashion: Oh Yeah
  • Fairground Attraction: Perfect
  • Feeder: Buck Rogers
  • Five: Keep On Movin'
  • Jamelia:Superstar
  • Jamelia: Stop
  • Joy Division: Love Will Tear Us Apart
  • Lemar: It's Not That Easy
  • Lordi: Hard Rock Hallelujah
  • Maria Mena: My Lullaby
  • Maxïmo Park: Graffiti
  • Maxïmo Park: Going Missing
  • Natalie Imbruglia: Torn
  • opus X: loving you girl
  • Paddy Casey: Saints and Sinners
  • Paddy Casey: Whatever Gets You True
  • Reamonn: Supergirl
  • Roachford: Only To Be With You
  • Rooster: Come Get Some
  • Roxy Music: Love Is The Drug
  • Shannon Noll: What About Me
  • Spice Girls: Wannabe
  • Spice Girls: Who Do You Think You Are?
  • Steps: Deeper Shade of Blue
  • Stereophonics: Dakota
  • Stereophonics: The Bartender And The Thief
  • The Darkness: I Believe In A Thing Called Love
  • The Hoosiers: Goodbye Mr A
  • The Screaming Jets: Better
  • The Thrills: One Horse Town
  • The Thrills: Santa Cruz (You're Not That Far)
  • The Undertones: Teenage Kicks
  • Trio Rio: New York, Rio, Tokyo
  • Whitney Houston: I Want To Dance With Somebody
  • Clueso: Kein Bock Zu Geh'n
  • Die Fantastischen Vier: Geboren
  • Laith Al-Deen: Leb Den Tag
  • Laith Al-Deen: Bilder von Dir
  • MIA.: Tanz Der Moleküle
  • Pur: Abenteuerland
  • Revolverheld: Ich werd' die Welt verändern
  • Revolverheld: Mit Dir Chilln
  • Alexia: Egoista
  • Alexia: Da Grande
  • Daniele Silvestri: Salirò
  • Fiorello: Viviere A Color
  • Litfiba: El Diablo
  • Loredana Berte: Il Mare D'Inverno
  • Luca Di Risio: Calma e sanguefreddo
  • Paola & Chiara: Blu
  • Jan Eggum: På'an igjen
  • Kaptein Sabeltann: Vi seiler vår egen sjø
  • Philip and Sandra: Sommerflørt
  • Gloria Estefan: Hoy
  • Pereza: Pienso En Aquella Tarde

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]]>dlcps3singstarsingstoresonyAlexander Sliwinski2008-02-28T11:30:00+00:00Overheard@GDC: Karaoke-paloozahttp://www.joystiq.com/2008/02/21/overheard-gdc-karaoke-palooza/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/02/21/overheard-gdc-karaoke-palooza/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/02/21/overheard-gdc-karaoke-palooza/#commentsFiled under: , ,

Unidentified man posing just after singing the second verse of Divinyls' "I touch myself" on Singstar the Sony press lounge. He was the first of many to embarrass show off his vocal skills. Actually, he was one of three to do so, just before it was halted for the Buzz! Charity post. Shine on you crazy diamond.

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]]>gdc08karaokesingstarsonyRoss Miller2008-02-21T01:00:00+00:00SingStar '90s makes us feel oldhttp://www.joystiq.com/2008/02/04/singstar-90s-makes-us-feel-old/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/02/04/singstar-90s-makes-us-feel-old/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/02/04/singstar-90s-makes-us-feel-old/#commentsFiled under: , ,

As if VH1's I Love the '90s and The Simpsons' recent '90s-stalgia episode weren't bad enough, Sony is helping us feel incredibly old with the announcement of Singstar '90s. The new karaoke collection, which goes on sales March 12 for the PS2, features Boyz 2 Men, New Kids on the Block, Spin Doctors and other artists that were popular in a decade that only ended eight years ago for goodness sakes.

Speaking of old age, we've been approaching it rapidly as we wait for the oft-delayed PS3 edition of Singstar, which an IGN interview reveals is now set for a May release in the U.S. That same interview also reveals the existence of Singstar Pop, Vol. 2, also coming in May for the PS2. We just hope our new dentures don't adversely affect our singing voices by then.

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]]>'90skaraokenostalgiaoldpoppre-stalgiasingstarKyle Orland2008-02-04T17:25:00+00:00Sony says SingStar store will get updates soonhttp://www.joystiq.com/2008/01/17/sony-says-singstar-store-will-get-updates-soon/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/01/17/sony-says-singstar-store-will-get-updates-soon/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/01/17/sony-says-singstar-store-will-get-updates-soon/#commentsFiled under: ,


Trying to alleviate issues the SingStar faithful are having with the dearth of songs in the PS3 incarnation, Sony's SingStar Studios says downloadable songs for the SingStore are on the way. The studio admits its original vision was to have 350 songs available at launch, a mark missed just a bit as the store currently has a little over 60 songs (a fact made even sadder considering the game's delayed arrival).

The studio notes that 18 tracks will be available on January 18th (15 English songs and 3 Spanish ones) from artists such as KT Tunstall, David Bowie and Blur. There will be another update on Feb. 4, followed by further updates twice a month after that. If that doesn't work out, it might be time to call Harmonix and get schooled in how DLC is supposed to be done.

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]]>dlcps3singstarsonyAlexander Sliwinski2008-01-17T15:30:00+00:00SingStar players saddened by understocked SingStorehttp://www.joystiq.com/2008/01/15/singstar-players-saddened-by-understocked-singstore/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/01/15/singstar-players-saddened-by-understocked-singstore/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/01/15/singstar-players-saddened-by-understocked-singstore/#commentsFiled under: , , ,


SingStar's offerings on the PS3 have been less than stellar thus far, causing fans to express themselves in the most effective method possible: a petition.

Of course, we wouldn't report on an internet petition if it didn't bring to light some legitimate problems. Though Sony promised more than 350 music tracks for the service at launch, it has so far delivered less than 100 songs. This is especially bizarre given that the SingStore advertises "hundreds of songs available to download," which is obviously not true.

On top of this, copious server outages, and a lack of updates to the SingStore news sections are leaving fans in the lurch. If the petition doesn't do anything (which is absolutely unheard of on the internet), then here's hoping Sony at least wises up and begins catching up on the missing content.

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]]>singstarsonyScott Jon Siegel2008-01-15T18:00:00+00:00Sony announces new PS3 bundle for UKhttp://www.joystiq.com/2008/01/14/sony-announces-new-ps3-bundle-for-uk/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/01/14/sony-announces-new-ps3-bundle-for-uk/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/01/14/sony-announces-new-ps3-bundle-for-uk/#commentsFiled under:


A new Playstation 3 bundle will go on sale in the UK this Friday, featuring two first-party titles along with the 40GB model of the PS3, GamesIndustry.biz reports.

The bundle, which will retail for £349.99 GBP, allows consumers to pick two games from a list of first-party titles to accompany the console. The list includes big 2007 titles like Uncharted: Drake's Fortune, Ratchet & Clank: Tools of Destruction, and SingStar (with microphones). With the 40GB PS3 normally priced at £299.99, this deal probably won't incite a voracious demand for the console, but it is a nice way to pick up a few games on the cheap with a new system.

Full list of titles available through the offer after the break.

  • Folklore
  • Formula One
  • Genji: Days of the Blade
  • Heavenly Sword
  • Lair
  • Ratchet & Clank: Tools of Destruction
  • Resistance: Fall of Man
  • Ridge Racer 7
  • SingStar (including microphones)
  • Uncharted: Drake's Fortune
  • Warhawk (including headset)

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]]>bundlesratchet-and-clanksingstarsonyukunchartedScott Jon Siegel2008-01-14T09:00:00+00:00SingStar hums into the UK and Australia early Decemberhttp://www.joystiq.com/2007/11/16/singstar-hums-into-the-uk-and-australia-early-december/http://www.joystiq.com/2007/11/16/singstar-hums-into-the-uk-and-australia-early-december/http://www.joystiq.com/2007/11/16/singstar-hums-into-the-uk-and-australia-early-december/#commentsFiled under: ,


SingStar for the PS3 has returned from its state of release limbo and is ready to help the UK and Australia belt out next-gen karaoke beginning the first week in December. Australia will receive the game Dec. 6 and the UK on Dec. 7. There is currently no announcement for the US.

The game will come as a standalone title or with a bundle that has two wired microphones. SingStar will also launch with 40-plus downloadable tracks on the SingStore. In the UK a song will cost 99p to download, which converted is about $2 USD, and that's how much the UK pays for a single off iTunes, so it sounds contextually fair. Australia will pay A$2.50 per download, which converted is about $2.25 USD. We now wait to see what the US gets charged, because there ain't no way in Hades we're paying more for a SingStar download than a Rock Band download.

Gallery: SingStar (PS3)

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]]>singstarsingstarps3Alexander Sliwinski2007-11-16T10:51:00+00:00SingStar Bollywood shuffles into Europe this Fridayhttp://www.joystiq.com/2007/10/17/singstar-bollywood-shuffles-into-europe-this-friday/http://www.joystiq.com/2007/10/17/singstar-bollywood-shuffles-into-europe-this-friday/http://www.joystiq.com/2007/10/17/singstar-bollywood-shuffles-into-europe-this-friday/#commentsFiled under: ,


Eurogamer reports that SingStar Bollywood will hit European store shelves this Friday. Lucky for some of you, the game features phonetic English lyrics so gamers don't have to learn Hindi in the next three days. If you've never been treated to an over-the-top Bollywood production, we have some toned-down examples after the break along with the song list for SingStar Bollywood.

The term Bollywood typically refers to a part of Indian cinema best known for elaborate musical numbers involving massive choreography and catchy tunes. This is certainly another gem in the increasingly diverse SingStar pantheon. Now we wait for the announcement of a SingStar Swedish Folk edition ... actually, seriously now, a pure ABBA SingStar would be amazing.

  • Aashiqui - Nazar Ke Samne
  • Askar - Jhalak Dikhla Ja
  • Chalte Chalte - Chalte Chalte
  • Chalte Chalte - Suno Na Suno Na
  • Chameli - Sajna Ve Sajna
  • Dil Chahta Hai - Koi Kahe Kehta Rahe
  • Dil Hai Ki Manta Nahin - Dil Hai Ki Manta Nahin
  • Don - The Chase Begins - Ye Mera Dil
  • Dus - Dus Bahane Karlke Le
  • Guru - Barso Re
  • Guru - Tere Bina
  • Ishq Hai Tumse - O Soniya
  • Kaal - Tauba Tauba
  • Kaal - Kaal Dhamaal
  • Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna - Where's the Party Tonite
  • Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna - Mitwa
  • kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham - Bole Chudiyan
  • kabhi Khushi Kabhie Ghamv - Suraj Hua Maddham
  • kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham - Say Shava Shava
  • Kal ho na ho - Maahi Ve
  • Kal ho na ho - It's the time to disco
  • Kal ho na ho - Pretty Woman
  • Khakee - Dil Dooba
  • Kuch Kuch Hota hai - Kuch Kuch Hota Hai
  • Kuch Kuch Hota hai - Koi Mil Gaya
  • Kya Love Story Hai - It's Rocking
  • Main Hoon Na - Main Hoon Na
  • Rang De Basanti - Rang De Basanti
  • Salaam-E-Ishq - Salaam-E-Ishq

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]]>bollywoodsingstarAlexander Sliwinski2007-10-17T13:25:00+00:00SingStar PS3 can't find the stage, release delayedhttp://www.joystiq.com/2007/10/09/singstar-ps3-cant-find-the-stage-release-delayed/http://www.joystiq.com/2007/10/09/singstar-ps3-cant-find-the-stage-release-delayed/http://www.joystiq.com/2007/10/09/singstar-ps3-cant-find-the-stage-release-delayed/#commentsFiled under: ,


Karaoke lovers who had Nov. 13 circled on their calendars for the next-generation of SingStar to arrive -- um, just ignore that announcement was ever made. SingStar PS3 has been delayed and is currently residing in limbo until further notice. Sony told GI.biz that the game needs further testing and no specific "release period" will be given.

Reasons for the delay are not given, but the prominent theories are licensing issues and PSN problems. Sony says this delay will give them more time to test the SingStar PSN content "to ensure that it is as rich, simple and accessible a SingStar experience as possible." Don't fret Euro SingStar faithful, by the time the PS3 version comes out you'll be able to purchase a cheaper PS3 model and play all your PS2 SingStars on it too ... oh wait, no you won't. Oh well, there's always the SingStar PS2 bundle.

Gallery: SingStar (PS3)

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]]>delayps3singstarAlexander Sliwinski2007-10-09T09:25:00+00:00White PlayStation 2 bundled with SingStar and mics for $150http://www.joystiq.com/2007/08/29/white-playstation-2-bundled-with-singstar-and-mics-for-150/http://www.joystiq.com/2007/08/29/white-playstation-2-bundled-with-singstar-and-mics-for-150/http://www.joystiq.com/2007/08/29/white-playstation-2-bundled-with-singstar-and-mics-for-150/#commentsFiled under:


With the aging PlayStation 2 platform having no trouble besting its big brother in sales every month (not to mention the Xbox 360), Sony has their eyes aimed squarely at the one home console that everyone seems to want: the Wii. This November, they're giving the normally black or silver PS2 a Wii-styled whitewashing, controller and all, and jamming a copy of casual supergame, SingStar Pop, along with two mics into the box. And exactly how much would you expect to spend on this incredible bundle? $300? No! $200? No!

You'll get it all for the low, low price of $150 US ($160 CDN). With casual games like Buzz! and crossover hits like Guitar Hero, the PlayStation 2 SingStar bundle should prove to be quite an attractive option for those families hunting for the undoubtedly still-suffering-from-shortages Wii this November.

Gallery: SingStar PlayStation 2 pack

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]]>BreakingNewsPS2SingStarChristopher Grant2007-08-29T15:53:00+00:00SingStar goes hi-def to PS3 Nov. 13http://www.joystiq.com/2007/08/06/singstar-goes-hi-def-to-ps3-nov-13/http://www.joystiq.com/2007/08/06/singstar-goes-hi-def-to-ps3-nov-13/http://www.joystiq.com/2007/08/06/singstar-goes-hi-def-to-ps3-nov-13/#commentsFiled under: ,


Despite having the track list for a couple months now, we finally received a Nov. 13 release date for the PS3 version of karaoke torture device game SingStar. You'll be able to download songs beyond the tracks that come with the game and be able to upload your own horrors to the internet. Hmm, that gives us an idea for a new weekly feature.

Of course, you can still play all your old SingStar PS2 games on your PS3, and Sony's still making new last-gen editions of the series like SingStar Rock Ballads. We'll have to find out if you can still upload videos of songs even if you play non-PS3 versions of SingStar. We could spend a whole afternoon with a tub of buttered popcorn just watching uploaded videos of people trying to sing Meatloaf's I'd Do Anything For Love (But I Won't Do That). Life really is all about the simple pleasures.

Gallery: SingStar (PS3)

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