Karaoke Stage, though, will feature almost double the number of tunes, which could certainly help it maintain a more long-term appeal. SingStar benefits from EyeToy compatibility and the fact that all the songs it features are the original recordings as opposed to cover versions. However, unlike SingStar, which features the original recordings of the songs it features, Karaoke Stage will see you being backed by "the game's in-house bands".Īt this early stage, there's not a great deal to differentiate the two croon-'em-ups. The catalogue of songs will feature a total of 56 tracks, covering rock, classic ballads, pop and R'n'B, and includes tunes by Michael Jackson, Madonna, the Kinks, Avril Lavigne, REM and Barenaked Ladies. As per SingStar, the selection of modes includes party game options and a single-player career-style game, called Showtime, in which you have to sing your way to virtual stardom. As you're singing, the game gauges your closeness to the real song and gives instant feedback ranging from 'poor' to 'great'. As per SingStar, the game makes use of a USB microphone (although Konami have yet to confirm whether the game will be packaged with one) and judges players' singing ability based on pitch and rhythm.Īn alter ego created by the player appears on screen dancing and singing to a crowd, while the lyrics and the length of each note scroll along the bottom of the screen. The other half of this summer's PS2 sing-off consists of Karaoke Stage from Konami, who are behind the hugely-successful Dancing Stage bemani series.
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