Microsoft announces Lips karaoke game with motion-sensitive mics

by Nilay Patel, posted Jul 14th 2008 at 1:49PM

We pretty much knew it was coming, but Microsoft just officially announced the Lips karaoke game official. Just like we'd heard, the singalong title will come with a motion-sensitive mic that lights up in time to your voice. The game interface is somewhat similar to Rock Band or Singstar, where you have to hit various pitches accurately to rack up points -- but in addition to the game content, you'll be able to sing along to your own music off a Zune or iPod.

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Tags: 360, breaking news, BreakingNews, e3, e3 2008, E32008, karaoke, lips, microsoft, xbox, xbox 360, Xbox360

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Elisha Adeagbo @ Jul 14th 2008 2:54PM

wannabe SingStar

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tiuk @ Jul 14th 2008 3:51PM

So wait, does this mean this is the motion controller we've been hearing so much about?

If so, good. I don't want MS trying to imitate the Wii and alienate their fanbase in the process.

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Richard @ Jul 14th 2008 6:09PM

I agree... companies imitate too often without innovating. If Microsoft attempts an actual motion controller... it had better be something we've never seen before.

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hiko36 @ Jul 14th 2008 9:01PM

That's pretty much what I was wondering... It would make a lot of sense.

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BlissX @ Jul 14th 2008 4:09PM

I wonder how the lyrics would be pulled when you sing to your own music.

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Skyler @ Jul 14th 2008 5:52PM

online lyrics database pulled from ID3 embedded info?

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DMcGrew @ Jul 14th 2008 4:16PM

This game will FAIL big time. Who would want to embarrass themselves by singing? Not me. I'd rather embarrass myself with guitar hero.

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Matt @ Jul 14th 2008 5:12PM

Hmmm.... you may have just embarrassed yourself by stating "Who would want to embarrass themselves by singing?" should have stated this when they made Singstar, or American Idol, or Rock Band.....

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silverblackvoid @ Jul 14th 2008 11:48PM

you've already embarrassed yourself with the lame comment

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rita hainsworth @ Jul 14th 2008 4:48PM

ohhh...a little light-up vibrator.

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fontendet24 @ Jul 14th 2008 6:48PM

That thing is bad because most of us sings awful and hearing it even throw walls - from your neighbor - outrageous and headache making.
Come on! Forbid it to use in large cities!

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Laura @ Jul 14th 2008 10:04PM

O.o! Pretty!
Will it work with Rock Band???

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