SingStar '80s Bundle
There are some games that shouldn't be reviewed sitting down.
For games like SingStar you have to go where the kids congregate - after
school spots - perhaps even libraries.
There you will be involved with the excitement that performance games generate.
Seeing kids reaching to get their hands on a guitar or mics is to realize that that is where the action is.
SingStar '80s Bundle is the fourth in the series of Sony's karaoke games.
It includes two microphones and a USB converter.
You can also buy the "Stand Alone" version which includes just the game.
As you sing the meter ion screen will indicate how close you are in pitch
and timing to the original and throw out comments like "cool" or "awful".
This is not really a play alone game - it is geared for a crowd willing to
party - or at least make fools of themselves.
Using the dual mics you can pit teams against each other in the multi-round
battles where both players sing at the same time.
For a massive bash you can play "Pass the Mic" involving eight players.
The '80 is the era where the sing-able songs came from and this selection
has a nice mix of male and female performers. The list is enough to make you start humming.
If you want pop or rap you might want to get your hands on a Singstar Pop stand alone disk.
The disk-swap feature lets you play other Singstar disks. When you think you are good
enough - you can make your own recording, tweak it up and maybe send it to American Idol.
Reviewed by: Editor - 04/08
Ages: Teen
Fun Factor: It's a phenomenon. (def: known through the senses rather than though thought)
Female Factor: Good mix of guys and girls
Player Friendly: An Eye Toy bundle would make it even better - and friendlier.