Posted July 2, 2013 (edited) Confirmed as getting an EU release this year. Wii U karaoke download game coming this year No family console is complete without a karaoke game. And while Wii U already has Sing Party, released back in January, Nintendo has announced a new digital offering for any aspiring popstars. Wii Karaoke U by Joysound will be made available via the Nintendo eShop as a free download. Players will then be required to purchase tickets that let them use the game for one hour, 24 hours or 30 days. Users browse the catalogue and create playlists with the Wii U GamePad, which also doubles as a microphone. The previously released Wii U microphone and other compatible USB microphones will also work. Wii Karaoke U follows on from Karaoke Joysound Wii, a Japan-only game that was released both at retail and via WiiWare by Hudson Soft. It featured the Joysound online song library of Xing, a Japanese karaoke firm. Source: http://www.mcvuk.com/news/read/wii-u-karaoke-download-game-coming-this-year/0118029 Edited July 2, 2013 by madeinbeats Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted July 2, 2013 Nice! This should've been available at launch like it was in Japan. Never did understand why on earth Nintendo bothered commissioning Sing Party, when they already had their own Wii U Kareoke game already Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted July 2, 2013 Nice! This should've been available at launch like it was in Japan. Never did understand why on earth Nintendo bothered commissioning Sing Party, when they already had their own Wii U Kareoke game already They commissioned Sing Party? If they did it was probably only because of a well established brand identity more over than their own. Plus, it wasn't PAYG. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted July 2, 2013 They commissioned Sing Party? If they did it was probably only because of a well established brand identity more over than their own. But Sing Party was a brand new franchise. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted July 2, 2013 Nice! This should've been available at launch like it was in Japan. Never did understand why on earth Nintendo bothered commissioning Sing Party, when they already had their own Wii U Kareoke game already Because being the generous, altruistic publisher they are, they didn't want to see FreeStyle go hungry after Activision milked the DJ Hero teat dry. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted July 2, 2013 (edited) But Sing Party was a brand new franchise. Is it lol. I honestly thought it was multiplat and had no idea Nintendo published it lol. I'm expert in the field you can tell. Edited July 2, 2013 by madeinbeats Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted July 2, 2013 I read this earlier today, I wish it was released now, it would make a great party game. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted November 19, 2013 So I turn on my Wii U just now and find this thrash downloaded to my system. My Wii U has been violated and it feels dirty. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted November 19, 2013 So I turn on my Wii U just now and find this thrash downloaded to my system. My Wii U has been violated and it feels dirty. What? Wii Karaoke U is great! Had a good time with it for a month, and I'll definitely be buying a new ticket once it gets some more good songs. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted November 19, 2013 So I turn on my Wii U just now and find this thrash downloaded to my system. My Wii U has been violated and it feels dirty. Well you shouldn't have aceepted to turn on the auto download spotpass thing after the last update then. I think this is good they are pushing out other Freeware that has come out previously. I now Wii Sports Club was the first (I saw people on Miiverse and on Facebook all confused why that suddenly appeared on their system) but thought it would only be done for new software. So nice to see them go back and do it for older stuff. Wonder will things like Tank-Tank-Tank, Google Maps App, also get pushed out to people who haven't d/l'd it yet...hell they should try pushing out some of the free demos too. Might get more people trying stuff they didn't think about before and maybe they will enjoy enough to put money down. Back on the topic of Wii U Karaoke, I still haven't used my free hour yet. Saving it for Xmas when I know it'll get used by teh family and I'll likely have to buy a 24hour pass for it after Actually just wondering is there anywhere online that lists all available songs? I'd like to see whats on there? Any chance there's any metal ? Iron Maiden? Metalica? to keep me happy Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted November 19, 2013 I'm 99% certain that you can set up the song lists/favourites without using your free hour. The hour only starts when you begin singing that first song. That's how it works when you purchase a ticket anyway. Browse away. It's a great feature The website has the tracks listed too if you are feeling sheepish. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted November 19, 2013 Had an hour on this (on my own!) this morning, was fun. Song list is varied - a nice variety of new tracks and oldies, but then some songs you expect to be in any karaoke bar are missing. Still, a lot more extensive than buying a standalone karaoke game, and good value too. Will save the 7 day code I got with my Wii U for christmas, bound to be a bit of a laugh! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted November 22, 2013 Every time I see the word Karaoke, I now think of Shibata pronouncing it KARA-o-KÉ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted November 23, 2013 I think this software is very good; they add 51 songs every single week which is great, the customisation and ability to change pitch and speed up and have favourites and stuff is a great touch!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted November 23, 2013 Had a quick look at this the other day, I was indeed able to browse songs without using the free hour Didn't find any Iron Maiden or Metallica but found some other good songs I don't normally see on my cousins karaoke machine she normally brings to family gatherings....bring on Christmas Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted November 23, 2013 Had a quick look at this the other day, I was indeed able to browse songs without using the free hour Is it possible to mess with any of the customisation stuff too, or does that require purchasing a pass? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted November 23, 2013 I'm sure there are some metalica... You can play with everything without a pass bar actual singing Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted November 23, 2013 Is it possible to mess with any of the customisation stuff too, or does that require purchasing a pass? Yeah I was messing without Mii outfits and stuff, wish you could have similar outfit choices for Miis as standard in the Mii Maker I'm sure there are some metalica... You can play with everything without a pass bar actual singing Really? I searched by Artist and did find any BTW, what are the ticket options again and how much each? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted November 23, 2013 Yeah I was messing without Mii outfits and stuff, wish you could have similar outfit choices for Miis as standard in the Mii Maker Really? I searched by Artist and did find any BTW, what are the ticket options again and how much each? Hmmm, maybe not then £1.79 an hour, £3.49 a day £13.99 a month ISH! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted November 23, 2013 Yep...bit big favourite in our house is this. Love the song selection and the way it is continuously updated. Nintendo should be promoting this more! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted November 23, 2013 Yeah this game is great and just so you know guys, it has BUSTED Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted November 28, 2013 Haha, I knew they would add CHA-LA HEAD-CHA-LA with the Japanese songs. Surprised to see BRAND NEW WORLD, tempted to play the game just for that song. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted November 28, 2013 JAPANESE SONGS! Now there's a good reason for me to check this shizzle out! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted November 28, 2013 I thought the game already had Japanese songs... Guess I'll finally check it out and see what they have. Hope they got Ken Hirai - Popstar. I even have my Mii wearing a teddy bear suit for it Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
