Finally, when not singing, players can also tap or shake the mic to the beat to play an appropriate percussion instrument. Also, after bouts of good singing players will be given an onscreen pose to perform that activates a Guitar Hero-style ‘Star Stream’ to earn bonus points. For example, at any time during a solo performance, a second player can simply shake their mic to instantly join in the singsong. The mics are also motion-sensitive, which adds a few nifty features. The microphones themselves are excellent pieces of hardware, in smooth black and white colours with stylish glowing LED’s at the base, and as is expected on a current generation console they are, of course, wireless. Having already been ‘inspired’ by Sony’s other casual gaming successes with EyeToy knock-off Xbox Live Vision and Scene It?’s homage to Buzz!, Microsoft have decided that they need some microphone peripherals for 360 gamers to put beside their camera and big-button controllers. Sony’s Singstar franchise isn’t close to being the first karaoke video games, but they are by far the most popular, especially in Europe, selling over 12 million copies. Karaoke is no longer exclusive to drunken workers at an office Christmas party or Japanese salarymen letting off steam, anyone is now able to test the patience and batter the eardrums of their friends and family in the comfort of their own homes.
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