Dalvin

I have to say I saw the new American Idol game that came out recently, and it was alot of fun(although I was pissed Paula Abdul wasn't in the game). Is their any chance that it might be made for Playstation 3? I think it would be alot of fun if they just upgraded the graphics, and had Abdul in the game(with maybe some more song selections). I like how you can compete with different people, and each week its like the show(country week, rock and roll, R@B). Any ideas?

PerryD

My daughter loves the song selection, but she says that Simon's comments are too nice in the game. I don't see a need for a PS3 version unless they can include a wireless handheld microphone.

taffer

I just have one very important question... is William Hung in the game?

No William Hung = no sale!!

UncleGramps

The American Idol game that you're talking about is published by Konami as part of their Karaoke Revolution series. I think they'd be much more likely to release a sequel on the PS2 rather than the PS3 for a few reasons:

1) The game doesn't really require "next-gen" visuals.
2) PS2 games are cheaper to manufacture than PS3 games.
3) The PS3's install base is miniscule compared to the PS2.

At any rate, since the new game only came out about a month ago, I wouldn't expect a sequel until fall at the very earliest.

Dalvin

When there is a sequal(and you know there will be) any chance they might actually include Paula this time around?

fujishig

here's a question... do the Karaoke Revolution titles work on the PS3? The mics are all USB, so I would think so, but I have no idea... and would they work with a wireless bluetooth mic?

Dalvin

Yes, they all work on the PS2. I am so tempted to get a PS3 right now though because of the Blu Ray player and that fact that it will play all of my old PS2 games. I love that they are all in HD and full surround sound.

PerryD

I believe "She Bangs" is included in the game

DVDChris

When you complete the song "She Bangs" with a platinum record, you unlock the William Hung audition video.

So you better go out and buy it now.

DVDChris

I heard a rumor that Paula wanted WAAAYYY more money than both Randy and Simon agreed to. Therefore, we get Laura in her place. I don't miss her at all.

taffer

Really? On these forums, it is sometimes hard to tell when a person is being serious or just joking.

fujishig

Uh... not to get off-topic, but I don't think the PS3 does anything to PS2 games to make them all HD or surround sound...

chowderhead

here is the review

William Hung is an unlockable video.

HotThang

I also thought that the ps2 peripherals (like the microphone) didn't work with the ps3. I guess I can test it out.

Sam

gimmepilotwings

I thought this was a joke when I heard it too.

UncleGramps

I think the way it works is that anything that used to plug into the PS2 controller ports (like the Guitar Hero guitar) won't work because it doesn't have the "PS" button that's on the Sixaxis. To start a PS2 game you need to hit the PS, so those won't work - although I think a forthcoming 3rd party adapter will have its own PS button to get around this. As far as I know, things that plug into a USB port (like the mics) should work fine as long as you can use the Sixaxis to start the game. I haven't tested this myself, but I've read it in a few places. If you test it out, please let us know.

DVDChris

Aw man, i was totally serious. It's just a neat extra to have on a videogame.

HotThang

Yup! You are correct! As I packed up my PS2 today, i realized I can't play guitar hero now. I guess I'll just get it for the 360 :-) I spent all afternoon playing Karaoke Revolution :-)