Sing Star POP Edition (PS3)

Gamecow’s Price	RRP $49.95     Save $4.00 $45.95
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Genre	Party Games
Platform	Playstation 3
Release Date	30/04/2009
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Sing Star POP Edition continues on the great tradition of party games.  Sing Star games are all about singing along to your favourite hits.  To really succeed at this game you need to just go for it, forget about thinking you sound terrible and just sing.

Sing Star POP Edition is a game that any member of the family can play, it is one of those games that people get as much enjoyment playing as they do watching someone play.

Sing Star POP Edition (PS3) Product Information

There’s no need to ever let go of the microphone thanks to the Voice Control in SingStar Pop Edition on PLAYSTATION 3.

SingStar has gone pop crazy, bringing a collection of tracks guaranteed to get your feet moving to PLAYSTATION 3.

Voice Control makes it easier than ever to line up your favourites. Simply speak the name of the song you want to sing to go straight to it with no fuss. It even works when browsing the SingStore.

Included on the disc is an eclectic collection of chart-toppers from all genres and eras, such as Rehab by Amy Winehouse, Chris De Burgh’s Lady In Red and the Bon Jovi classic, Livin’ On A Prayer.
• Voice Control makes it quicker and easier than ever to jump into your favourite song
• The varied track list includes classics and modern greats, from all genres of music
• Pick up a pair of SingStar Wireless Microphones and turn your party into an unplugged session

Sing Star POP Edition (PS3) Review

Singstar is a series that just keeps on growing in Australia. Ever since the franchise debuted in 2004 the series has gone from strength to strength and has really helped push both the PlayStation 2 and the PlayStation 3 to a new market. Even if you're not a fan of the series, the influence it has had on other developers and console manufacturers is unarguable. Here we are now with the sixth PlayStation 3 Singstar game, Singstar Pop Edition, but is the game worth picking up?

Even though there have now been dozens of different Singstar games, the franchise hasn't really changed. There is a battle mode in the game, as well as a duet option. Singstar has always been a game that is best played with friends and Singstar Pop Edition is no different.

Singstar Pop Edition brings with it an update which installs directly off the disk. The new update adds trophies to the Singstar experience, as well as voice control. Voice control on 99% of games could be considered a gimmick, but for Singstar it's a brilliant addition. Previously when changing a song or viewing high scores, you would need to use the controller, and having to handle both the microphones and a controller can become a bit clumsy, but now you can just use your voice to change the song. The voice recognition software is pretty accurate and if the game doesn't understand what you've said then a red question mark will hover just below the song. Using voice control is relatively simple, you just need to say clearly into the microphone "Show Song" or "Show Genre" (and replace song and genre with your preference) and the game will move to that particular song automatically. We didn't realise how much of a great addition the voice control was until we went back to using the controller.

When it comes to purchasing a Singstar game by now it should really only come down to one thing, the tracklist. If the tracklist appeals to you then we would recommend that you pick the game up, but if there are only a few songs on the collection which take your fancy then we would say you're better off just buying some songs off the Singstore. Overall though, Singstar Pop Edition is a worthy addition to the series, and the new patch does make things easier, but with six PlayStation 3 Singstar games now available, you may need to pick and choose your favourites, especially as the RRP of the games is still $59.95 each.

Full review PALGN