SingStar Vol. 3 hands on

SingStar's third outing on PlayStation 3 has everything you need to throw the hottest parties this winter.

Three is a magic number and SingStar's third outing on PlayStation 3 comes with a host of familiar features and a brand new selection of eclectic tracks.

By popular demand, Michael Jackson makes his SingStar debut, lighting the pavement with his magic dance steps in the video to Billie Jean.

SingStar veterans will find plenty to stretch their vocal talents, be it making the high notes in Lionel Richie's All Night Long or keeping up with Dizzee Rascal as he raps on Dance Wiv Me. And of course, there are still plenty of tracks that anyone can sing along to, such as Breakfast At Tiffany's by Deep Blue Something.

All of your favourite SingStar features and game modes remain, such as Battle, Duet and the ever popular Pass the Mic, which is great fun when you have eight players all vying for the spotlight at a party.

The two online areas, the SingStore and My SingStar Online, continue to go from strength to strength and are both accessible in-game. The SingStore is home to hundreds of downloadble tracks, and with more being added on a regular basis, you're sure to find something to get your friends on their feet. My SingStar Online is the place to get involved with the community and you can watch videos of your fellow SingStars doing what they do best, or, if you feel like really taking part, record yourself singing using the PlayStation Eye and share it with the world.

Both the SingStore and My SingStar Online can be accessed via Remote Play for PSP, as long as you're within range of a Wireless Internet connection, so you can download tracks and check out the latest videos, wherever you are. This feature is especially useful for stocking up on the latest tracks, ready for you to belt out when you get home.

SingStar Vol. 3 offers all the great features of its predecessors on PlayStation 3, as well as a brand new track list featuring the best in contemporary pop and several absolute classics. Online, it opens up a world of downloadable content, hilarious videos and a thriving community that is growing all the time.

Prepare for late nights and sore throats when SingStar Vol. 3 launches towards the end of 2008.