You can either chose to buy the SingStar unit as a separate package or as part of a PS2 console kit. We opted for the separate package in which you get a CD that includes some 30 tunes with accompanying video, a USB connector and 2 high quality microphones, each with a decent amount of cable (essential when you are the type who likes to dance and sing).

Essentially the SingStar package turns you PS2 into a Karaoke machine that utilises proprietary disks put out by Sony (more on these later). On start-up you are given various game modes including traditional Karoke, competition mode where you compete to get the highest score and various party modes where everyone gets into the act. If you are very brave you can play back your last performance (we were not sure if this was good feature considering Gameplanet's vocal talent). In the free play mode you can effectively record your own music with the added touch of being able to add effects from a small selection of standard options.

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