E3 2008: Microsoft to Take on SingStar with Lips

Last month the rumor that Microsoft would try to take on SingStar with a singing game of thier own was not really much of a rumor at all, but until it was confirmed we could not post it as a fact. It saves us from having to wipe egg off our faces. However, with E3 confirming the details of the game, we can now say it is a fact, and we have a video from E3 featuring hipster dorks singing along to the game and screens of the good clean and wholesome version of Amy Whinehouse, Welsh pop singer Duffy (whose first name just happens to be Aimee).

Lips will offer wireless motion-sensitive microphones with the game disc and the ability to sing from your own music collection of DRM-free songs. This is the first and only singing game that offers interactive motion-sensitive microphones to make your party rock all night long,  whether you can sing or not does not matter. Lips encourages players to toss apprehensions out the window, which if you have ever been to a karaoke bar you would know that apprehensions have nothing to do with it.

Features:

• Two wireless interactive microphones. Featuring stylish interactive motion sensors and lights, the microphones respond to singers’ actions and can be used as percussion accompaniments. With the freedom and encouragement provided by the high-quality wireless microphones, everyone can live their singing dreams in style.
• The best music. “Lips” will include a diverse selection of songs, including your favorite blasts from the past such as “Bust a Move” by Young MC, as well as new songs from breakout artists such as “Mercy” by Duffy and “Young Folks” by Peter Bjorn and John.
• Sing your music collection. “Lips” allows people to customize their experience with the songs that matter most to them by singing along with friends to the music from their personal collection.
• Play along. Using the standard Xbox 360 controller, up to two people will be able to join the fun and choose from a variety of percussion accompaniment to play along with the music in “Lips.” By placing control of various tambourines, claps and of course the ubiquitous cowbell at the fingertips of anyone with a controller, “Lips” creates a social entertainment experience for friends, co-workers and kids alike.
• Constant flow of new music. From the songs that will come with the game, to your own music collection and the ability to download new tracks from Xbox LIVE Marketplace, “Lips” will continually provide new music to bring people together and keep the party going.

Lips will be out around Christmas this year. Click here for the screens.