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Karaoke

Platform(s): Xbox 360
Genre: Rhythm
Publisher: Microsoft Game Studios
Developer: iNiS
Release Date: Dec. 11, 2012

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'Karaoke' (X360) Lets You Rent Songs On Xbox Live - Screens

by Rainier on Nov. 20, 2012 @ 2:02 p.m. PST

Karaoke is a new service that is available for download through Xbox Live, giving you access to a cloud library of over 8,000 rentable songs (per hour) and sing to your heart's content.

“Karaoke” for Xbox 360 is easy to launch and makes it easy to sing. Karaoke fans will sing along to scrolling lyrics on screen while their avatar performs the song on stage with a full complement of stage props, backup band and an adoring audience. The more songs are sung and poses struck, the more moola, props, fans and fun are earned as achievements are awarded.

“As the owner of the world’s largest licensed karaoke library and karaoke service on TV and Internet, the Karaoke Channel will combine its expertise with the advanced capabilities of the Xbox 360 platform from Microsoft to develop the best in-home karaoke experience ever,” says Eric Boyko, President and CEO of Stingray Digital Group Inc. “Now anyone can access our vast library and sing in a fun and interactive way right from their Xbox.”


Songs don’t require downloading; they play immediately via streaming for a robust karaoke experience. To keep the party going, songs can be queued via the top navigation through search, browse or SmartGlass integration, which connects a tablet or mobile device to the Xbox 360. Songs can be added to Favorites so they’re super-easy to find, or can be found through the History list to sing them over and over again. Other options include key change and a lead vocal track to help sing less familiar songs. To access all of the features, an Xbox 360 Headset, Xbox Wireless Microphone or an Xbox 360 compatible USB microphone is required.

Karaoke for Xbox 360 will have a selection of free sample songs that will change frequently. Full access to the entire library is available for blocks of 2, 6 or 24 hours by redeeming Microsoft Points (aprox $25/hour) with songs added to the library on a regular basis as they are produced and licensed.


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