Man, remember SingStar? What was once a literal system seller on PlayStation 2 has struggled to maintain relevance on later consoles -- especially PS4. Sony has been shutting down servers left right and centre the last couple of years, and its karaoke party franchise is the latest to go dark.
SingStar's online functionality will be switched off come 31st January, 2020. The announcement has been made in emails to users and via the game's official website. As stated, you'll still be able to use your digitally purchased songs and games, but the SingStore will become inaccessible, and any PS3 or PS4 titles you own will only be playable offline. This also comes with the unfortunate side effect of making certain trophies unattainable after the shutdown date.
We imagine this news won't affect a huge number of people, as SingStar has always been best enjoyed in local play. Still, it's a shame for the few that do indulge in a jolly online singalong. Perhaps any remaining players will give it one last bash to see in the new year.
Are you sad to see SingStar go offline? Are you still playing Sony's karaoke title on PS4? Pour one out in the comments below.
[source singstar.com, via playstation.com]
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Wow, Sony really knows how to ruin someone's party....emphasis on the one.
Keeping up with so many licenced songs especially when it's on a product that isn't selling. Personally it's better served as a mobile game now.
Will we be able to finally delete that icon from our PS3s? Probably not, I'm guessing lol
@ralphdibny that would be nice
..end of an era - I've had so many friends around and drunken nights in playing this - it was great for its time... but, like so many things, people move on... a great product of its time... (I had all discs until I got rid a few years ago)...
I've never even heard of this, so, uh, no tears on my part.
YaY at last.
That dam icon forced on are PS3 dashboards with that awful singstar picture i will never forget the day that popped up and there was no way of deleting it.
The meltdowns over a single additional icon were hilarious to watch, but all good things must come to an end.
I was a huge fan of the game and paid hundreds of pounds getting song after song. A real shame it didn't do well, though not surprising. It's been several years since their last update. I'll make sure to download everything I can.
Well my daughter will be gutted she can’t beg me for new songs.
Ok, next step: remove icon of this crap from XMB!
Going offline is fair enough, and PS4 players will still be able to download songs previously bought. However the big issue is the PS3... only around 50% of the tracks available on the SingStore made the jump to PS4, and worse still PS3 downloads were tied to one console per account. After 31 Jan 2020, if that PS3 fails (or you upgrade/replace the HDD) you won't be any to re-download ANY songs. That's a bit harsh and I don't know why Sony have chosen to do this... personally I still prefer to play SingStar on PS3 because of the bigger library.
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