SingStar Pop: Volume 2

$30, PlayStation 2

Teaches: music, pitch, language experience (reading lyrics), rhythm, singing

CTR Review

This newest version of SingStar features 30 new pop songs from Maroon 5, Colbie Caillat, Plain White T's, Fergie and Rihanna. As with past versions, players can play solo, or share the stage with friends in multilayer modes like Pass the Mic, Battle and Duet. As with other SingStar titles, you can "see" your own pitch, represented by a small arrow that follows the song. Good pitch earns you more points. You can also use your EyeToy USB camera and take photos to showcase your own performance instead of the artist's video. Also scheduled for release late October are SingStar County featuring Faith Hill, Keith Urban, Gretchen Wilson and more, and SingStar Legends with artists including Marvin Gaye and Tina Turner. Note that the microphones are not included in the $30 price.