The camera accessory can also be used to layer on augmented reality effects, giving players goofy polygonal animal heads or adding graphical filters. The PS4 version of SingStar will support older microphones from the PS3 version, if you already have them, as well as the PlayStation Camera for group singing. From the app, players can not only sing along, they can also build song playlists to keep singalongs moving smoothly. To pair your mobile device to SingStar, players will need to be on the same wi-fi network as the PS4 and input a four digit code into the free SingStar App for iOS or Android (4.0 or greater). Current smartphone mics are surprisingly capable, says Sony Computer Entertainment Europe London Studio director Dave Ranyard, which he demonstrated when singing Britney Spears' 'One More Time' into a Sony brand Android smartphone. SingStar for PS4 will let players pair their iOS and Android phones with the game and use the built-in microphone in their mobile device to capture audio. With the upcoming PlayStation 4 version, Sony is ditching the need for dedicated microphones.
The developer of venerable PlayStation singalong series SingStar - which turns 10 years old today - has found an inventive way to lower the barrier to entry to enjoy karaoke at home.
