You can do this from within your own home network or wherever you have access to a Wi-Fi internet connection, and while contrary to its namesake you can't actually play the game, Remote Play does allow you to download new songs and visit the My SingStar Online portal straight from the portable.
The other new feature is Remote Play, allowing you to access the game from your PSP as long as the disc is in the PS3's drive.
We're also glad to hear that owners of the original PS3 SingStar will be able to activate harmonies as part of a new download to be made available, with compatible songs to be announced at a later date. That said, we really like Harmony mode as it feels like a fresh new way to play the game-it's just a shame you don't get a harmony score based on your ability to sing with your partner. There are three songs that support this new Harmony mode, with "Celebration" by Kool and the Gang, and "California Dreamin'" by The Mamas and The Papas being two highlights alongside the rather strange inclusion of "We all Stand Together" by Paul McCartney and the Frog Chorus. First up is the ability to harmonise-with two people singing different lines of a song at the same time. 2 packs two notable new features onto the Blu-ray disc. Overall, the game provides an excellent range of tracks, from easy to hard-only the most tone deaf of singers will struggle with Shaun Rider's part in "Dare" by Gorillaz, while you'll need all your spitting skills to keep up with "Pretty Fly (For A White Guy)" by The Offspring.Īs well as a new song list, SingStar: Vol. Top-billing tracks come from Kaiser Chiefs and The Killers, but there are also dependable classics from the likes of Aerosmith and Spandau Ballet. The new tracklist follows SingStar tradition by mixing genres, and covering both old and new tracks, to create a compelling mix of songs to work your way through. It also supports two mics-still wired, unfortunately-but up to eight players can join together in groups for Pass The Mic mode. Your singing is still judged on pitch and timing, and there are another 30 brand new songs to croon your way through. 2 is exactly the same SingStar that you've played before.
"California Dreamin'" is the clear highlight of the new Harmony mode, where you and a partner must sing different lines at the same time. We dusted off our mics to find out what fans can expect when the game launches next month. That said, there are many people without internet access, or those who prefer to buy their karaoke anthems in packs, for whom SingStar: Vol. The PlayStation 3 version of the game suffered some hiccups when it came to downloadable content, but Sony now has a consistent release schedule, and has gone on to sell over a million songs online. It was no surprise to see SingStar lead the way in terms of sales-notching up over 12 million units since launching on PlayStation 2 in 2004. A fortnight ago, Sony used the London PlayStation Day to shout about the success of party games such as Buzz, EyeToy, and SingStar.