The next PlayStation 3 firmware update will not only allow you to view your PlayStation Vita Trophies on the console, but it will also integrate SingStar at a system level. Sony’s immensely popular karaoke franchise will be integrated into the XMB, allowing you to boot up the title without ever needing a disc.
Furthermore, the free-to-play application will now allow you to use the PlayStation Eye as an input device. Obviously, it's never going to better the accuracy of a dedicated microphone – but for drunken post-pub chants of Wonderwall, it should prove solid enough. The Lady GaGa wannabes amongst you will still be able to use a peripheral if you prefer.
If you’ve never spent a penny on the SingStore, then you’re going to have to build up a library of your own. Thankfully, a selection of short demo songs will be available to make sure you enjoy the experience first. For long time fans of the franchise, your classic Blu-rays will still be compatible too.
According to senior producer Chris Bruce, the move is designed to broaden the horizons of the casual franchise. "It's really just the next step to broaden the audience and to get it out to everyone and get everyone singing again," he told Eurogamer.net.
Are you excited by this news? Let us know in the comments section below.
[source blog.eu.playstation.com, via eurogamer.net]
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Is this going to take up HD space because I have no interest in this whatsoever?
@Splat I think you have to optionally install it — so, no.
@get2sammyb - That is what I thought just making sure. I'm getting low on space, so I don't want any space being wasted.
I blame PS+.
Can't imagine this comes to the US, but I still don't see it as that big of a deal. Any songs you already have on disc the disc still needs to be entered, so only the songs you buy online work, and no songs are included in the "free" Singstar DL. So this is just like Zen Pinball 2.
OK, working with the Eye is cool, but they should call this "Singstar Lite" or "Singstar Starter" b/c it's not really a full game.
Does the firmware update have a date yet?
This would be a great idea...IF the series had STARTED this way. But with retail discs already out there (with their own Trophy sets and songs unavailable for use on this new service), it just seems iffy at best.
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