SingStar Online Battle Mode Unleashed!

The greatly anticipated SingStar summer update is here, and boasts a whole array of great new SingStar features for you to get your teeth into.

The update allows players to compete in an Online Battle against their friends. If you and a friend own the same song, get your mics ready, send them an invitation and let your SingStar battle commence!
You can now create playlists on your PSP with SingStar Remote so that your SingStar party never gets interrupted, and get feedback on your natural vibrato when you sing with true professional style.
Many of you are keen to know more about SingStar Dance and SingStar Guitar, which will be launching later this year. Dave Ranyard, SingStar’s Game Director has kindly taken some time out from his busy schedule to answer some questions about both titles.
If you want to know more about either of the games, feel free to leave a question on this post for Dave and the team to answer.
Will I have to buy all my SingStore songs again to play SingStar Guitar and SingStar Dance?
You will be able to upgrade your existing SingStore songs to be compatible with both titles for less than the cost of a full song. We will be rolling out song upgrades in our regular SingStore updates. Pricing will be confirmed nearer to launch.
How many people can play SingStar Dance and SingStar Guitar?
Up to four people at any time can play – two singers and two dancers, or two singers and two guitarists.
You won’t be able to play Dance and Guitar at the same time.
Do I need to have the PlayStation Move motion controller to play SingStar Dance?
You can play SingStar Dance as a normal SingStar, with two microphones. You only need PlayStation Move controller for each person who wishes to dance, one Move controller per dancer.
Will SingStar Dance and SingStar Guitar have the same My SingStar Online features as a regular SingStar game?
Yes, all the online features remain the same, including Online Battle! We can’t wait to see all those great videos and snapshots of the community dancing and performing, doing what they do best.
Can I buy the SingStar Dance and SingStar Guitar disc and just play it like a regular SingStar game?
Yes, players can choose only to sing, removing the other elements from it.
When playing SingStar Dance do you only see the live camera feed or can you choose to have the artist video?
As with SingStar and PlayStation Eye, you can choose to display either a camera feed on-screen, or display the artist video in the background, so no change there. We have added a quick change button so that you can switch between the camera’s live feed and the artist video.
Will the features be downloadable or unlockable from the SingStore like the SingStar Video Editor, or will they be patched in?
We are always planning new features in the SingStore Extras section, so please watch this space.