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Karaoke on Xbox Live Has 8000 Songs For Streaming and Singing
Written Monday, November 19, 2012 By Richard Walker
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Microsoft has partnered up with The Karaoke Channel to create the imaginatively-titled 'Karaoke' on Xbox Live, which has 8000 songs to stream and sing along to. Consisting of the latest hits and golden oldies from a variety of genres like pop, rock, country, R&B, hip-hop and more, Karaoke has you crooning along to lyrics as they scroll across the screen, a lot like karaoke actually.

Using your Xbox Live Avatar, you'll sing along to scrolling lyrics while your Avatar uses props and interacts with the backing group and the audience. Striking poses and singing songs will earn you money, additional props and adoring fans, as well as unlocking achievements.

You can queue up songs for immediate streaming using SmartGlass too, so you can arrange a karaoke party and thern come home and sing along to your playlist. Karaoke supports Xbox 360 headsets, wireless mics or USB microphones. There'll be free sample songs to check out that'll frequently change, and you'll be able to play to play in blocks of 2, 6 or 24 hours using Microsoft Points. Pricing and dates have yet to be confirmed, but Karaoke will be coming to XBL before this holiday season.

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Comment #1 by XoNiNjAlEoNoX
Monday, November 19, 2012 @ 12:07:03 PM
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No.
Star


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Comment #2 by jamie1000013
Monday, November 19, 2012 @ 12:08:48 PM
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I wonder how the achievements will work out, might just be 400G like arcade game but it sounds more like an app.


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Comment #3 by HVAC Techie
Monday, November 19, 2012 @ 12:14:03 PM
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Unless it's like 10 MSP for 2 hours and 80 for 24, I don't see this catching on.


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Comment #4 by Rivercurse
Monday, November 19, 2012 @ 12:18:32 PM
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I'd use this at parties / family at xmas etc for sure. Sure the wife would aswell when it comes to a girls night in with too.

Provided they don't go overboard with the price.


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Comment #5 by Masterchief950
Monday, November 19, 2012 @ 12:21:25 PM
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#3 have you ever been to a karaoke place? The prices vary on the place but they can turn out to be expensive if you also gets drinks or whatever they serve there. If you're home with a group of people who want to do some karaoke and have a small party. They can get the drinks and save money and save money and gas from going to a karaoke place


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Comment #6 by Samigi
Monday, November 19, 2012 @ 12:21:33 PM
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Should be free tbh, we already have sing star and shit...


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Comment #7 by PANIC ATTACK 10
Monday, November 19, 2012 @ 12:25:50 PM
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isnt that why i have RB & GH for?


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Comment #8 by Infomouse
Monday, November 19, 2012 @ 12:25:56 PM
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I think not, thanks.


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Comment #9 by kaleido42
Monday, November 19, 2012 @ 12:34:18 PM
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Those achievements better all be obtainable within the 2 hour block...


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Comment #10 by frankumms
Monday, November 19, 2012 @ 12:40:17 PM
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Pretty sure RB and DC already own the music category right now....... guarentee its gunna be like 800 msp for 1 song for a day... rip off


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Comment #11 by destinywars
Monday, November 19, 2012 @ 12:44:58 PM
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This has potential, hope they don't make a mess of it


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Comment #12 by Akuza
Monday, November 19, 2012 @ 12:48:47 PM
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if there are achievements involved, theyre gonna make a tun of money.


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Comment #13 by sniper mantis
Monday, November 19, 2012 @ 12:52:06 PM
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I'm thinking of a 2 letter word... First letter is "N", second letter is "ofreakingway"


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Comment #14 by cursednaruto
Monday, November 19, 2012 @ 01:14:28 PM
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I know everyone will get it and rape the batman theme lol for 100%


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Comment #15 by Terrin
Monday, November 19, 2012 @ 01:25:32 PM
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people got to understand its not for hardcore gamers it for people hosting partys and to get 8000 songs they may rent it for a day.

It may not have achievements either could just be a app such as Netflix or espn


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Comment #16 by ash356
Monday, November 19, 2012 @ 01:28:55 PM
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@6
So because Singstar and 'shit' exist, which you have to pay for, this should be free. I'm failing to see the logic behind that.
OT: It really depends how much they charge. 100MS points for 2 hours would actually be understandable, imho, as if you're having a party or a night in with your mates with a couple of beers, the XBL equivalent of 80 pence is nothing compared to the returns (Laughing at peoples horrendous singing ;P).
...Although more than likely the price will be more than that... -___-


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Comment #17 by sleepydumbdude
Monday, November 19, 2012 @ 01:31:37 PM
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I used to throw a lot of karaoke parties. I would probably pay $10 for a 6 hour block if the game was good and had a good selection. Problem is that most the songs are always dated by the time they hit consoles.


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Comment #18 by Jornny Ramone
Monday, November 19, 2012 @ 01:44:46 PM
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I don't know why people are so opposed to this! I think it's a fantastic idea, but considering I've invested a lot of money into Rockband already, that would suit me as it is, but for everyone else, this should be a blast! Even hiring out karaoke equipment for parties can cost you, so this is bound to be cheaper overall. And who doesn't like karaoke?!! :D


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Comment #19 by Scorpio 1974
Monday, November 19, 2012 @ 02:25:23 PM
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Hhhhmmm....I think not!!


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Comment #20 by Caramel Cardinal
Monday, November 19, 2012 @ 02:36:41 PM
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needs to be uber cheap, like 240 msp for 24 hours otherwise there much better ways of karaoke alterntivley they should send you free alcohol every time you sign up the only time karaoke is fun


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Comment #21 by three15
Monday, November 19, 2012 @ 02:47:04 PM
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Yet more ways to extract money from already ripped off gamers.


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Comment #22 by BBDrew84
Monday, November 19, 2012 @ 02:47:48 PM
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Maybe this is to promote Xbox sales in Japan?


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Comment #23 by asilent boom
Monday, November 19, 2012 @ 03:07:00 PM
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@6 So the developers of this shouldn't be paid for their work because there are other games similar to it already? What do you do for a living? I'm pretty sure there are people who do the same job as you. Maybe you should work for free because there are other people and shit out there that do the same job.

Don't see why people are complaining about this, it's OPTIONAL. That means no one is forcing you to get this or play it.


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Comment #24 by ViNyLek
Monday, November 19, 2012 @ 03:08:02 PM
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This sounds shit and knowing MS it will be overpriced. It's like MS does not even know how to price shit reasonably LOL In any case, even if it was cheap, I do not expect to songs I actually enjoy to show up in there as they are definitely what most would call mainstream....


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Comment #25 by ebin
Monday, November 19, 2012 @ 03:30:04 PM
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I have no interest in this but I just wanted to come onto this article and post how I think it is dumb and how M$ is totally gonna gouge us on the price of this. I don't care if it interests someone else and that I'm not forced to get it. I just like to complain about stuff and I'm mad that my mom won't let me get this.


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Comment #26 by BoxNerd
Monday, November 19, 2012 @ 03:43:03 PM
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sounds like a music version of game room, and we all know how that one turned out...


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Comment #27 by doomey
Monday, November 19, 2012 @ 04:12:55 PM
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I loved lips, so why not? Lets see how much ms want to steal our sumo leans first before we judge.



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Comment #28 by Kairi
Monday, November 19, 2012 @ 04:44:04 PM
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I wonder if this will have achievements o.o


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Comment #29 by Exu
Monday, November 19, 2012 @ 05:13:25 PM
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What a deal, I'll take zero.


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Comment #30 by Facial La Fleur
Monday, November 19, 2012 @ 05:43:50 PM
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I like to sing. Depending on pricing, this could be fun for parties.


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Comment #31 by Scrappylive
Monday, November 19, 2012 @ 07:24:52 PM
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They scrapped 1 vs 100 and this is what we end up getting. Ughh...


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Comment #32 by irishsnow79
Monday, November 19, 2012 @ 08:43:23 PM
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Depends on the songs available. There weren't many decent Lips downloadable tracks once ya got the discs. If they have a good selection it could be good for a laugh. And i hope the lips mics will work with it too


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Comment #33 by DaChiefOfOwnage
Monday, November 19, 2012 @ 09:10:54 PM
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Shut up and don't take my money!


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Comment #34 by blinksmilewink
Monday, November 19, 2012 @ 09:24:31 PM
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@18 Me.


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Comment #35 by nothingface0
Monday, November 19, 2012 @ 10:45:30 PM
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I think this would have to be a free game or an app. It doesnt make sense to pay for a game that you have to pay again every time you use it. Unless it comes with a couple of free hours when you download it. But I'm sure everyone involved will make plenty of money off this only charging for the time it gets used. With 8000 songs I'm sure this will do good.


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Comment #36 by TacticalTodger
Tuesday, November 20, 2012 @ 12:54:34 AM
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This is awesome for those hosting parties. Reasonable prices in my opinion are:

2 Hours - 160MPS
6 Hours - 440MSP
24 hours 880MSP

Hell those prices may even be cheaper. Also though for stating £1 is too much for 2 hours. Go to a pub that does karaoke you'll get one-two songs if you're lucky in 3-4 hours where I am, that's like 8 pints in that time? 8 Pints where I am = £2.50 per pint = £20 + 2 songs + tipsy. With this you could do 4-5 songs in 2 hours (depending on amount of people) Buy a create or two of beer, be extremely pissed and you'd get more for your money. It'll be licensed music too


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Comment #37 by Beardyboo
Tuesday, November 20, 2012 @ 03:40:24 AM
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This must be the 'Lips' for XBLA that was mentioned back in Feb.

Nice to see MS forget all about Lips then come up with this clanger!

Clearly ripping people off is a higher priority!

(But hey, we are all sheeple after all and we will do what our Master tells us)


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Comment #38 by ChArG1nMaLAZ0R
Tuesday, November 20, 2012 @ 05:05:17 AM
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so what microsoft have doone is make a new music game and people are complaining because they dont want to pay for it?

someone tell them to stop making halo or cod or any game for that matter because we already have simillar games and we dont want to pay for new ones anymore.


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Comment #39 by francisrossi
Tuesday, November 20, 2012 @ 06:08:43 AM
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Karaoke? Is the 360 a filthy pub full of radgies pissing their benefits away?


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Comment #40 by Big Stoz
Tuesday, November 20, 2012 @ 06:56:47 AM
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The only thing I miss from my Playstation days is Singstar, Lips was ok but limited to song choice, with 8000 tracks to choose from it would be very difficult to find something to murder. Nothing says party more than badly sung karaoke after copious amounts of alchohol. My neighbours will be pleased LOL


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Comment #42 by donchuckyyy
Sunday, December 09, 2012 @ 07:36:32 PM
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When does this app actually come out?


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Comment #43 by FaSCoRP
Tuesday, January 01, 2013 @ 07:47:41 PM
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since december 12 I guess


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Developer:
Stingray Digital

Publisher:
Microsoft Studios

Genre
Music and Rhythm

Release:

US: December 11, 2012

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