Using the motion sensitive technology in the wireless microphone, players will earn extra points when expressing themselves by matching song-specific gestures.
And now with the launch of the new Xbox LIVE Music Channel, it'll be even easier to find, sample and download the latest hits to build your catalog for even more singing fun. With songs from "Lips" and "Lips: Number One Hits" and the ability to download new tracks regularly from Xbox LIVE Marketplace and the in-game music store, singers can continuously find new music to bring people together and keep the party going. With the freedom to rock out like never before, players can live out their singing dreams in style. Movers and groovers can trigger Star Stream Power Bonuses by gesturing, shaking or posing with the microphone. Featuring stylish lights that pulse to the beat of the music, the microphone responds to singers' actions and can be used as a percussion accompaniment. Interactive wireless motion sensitive microphone.However, if you are playing it by yourself and are working towards unlocking some of the game's avatar awards, then there is plenty of replay value, as you can constantly try to improve your score or earn extra vocal trophies to work towards your goal. While having a game like Lips is great at parties, the lack of really great multiplayer options hinders it from becoming a true party staple, and if you already own the original Lips, then you may be frustrated by the lack of new mini-game options. This is a great option, as the Lips Microphone peripheral is one of the best available for the Xbox 360. While it looks and performs the same as the Microphones from the original Lips, the new Microphones are now compatible with other music games on the Xbox 360 like Guitar Hero 5 and The Beatles: Rock Band.
One subtle improvement that has been made to the Lips package is the Microphone. The quality of the player vocals is also fairly good, although you can hear some cracks in the audio occasionally. The audio is also of excellent quality, and if you have stereo speakers, you'll definitely be able to appreciate the audio quality in the song. The game's animations are also very clean, and the avatar integration makes for some fun visuals. The visuals in the game are crisp, with high-definition menus, music videos, and visualizations. As far as production values go, Number One Hits is solid.