Rock Band 2 puckers up for 'Lips' mic patch

by James Ransom-Wiley { Dec 5th 2008 at 5:02PM }

What rocker wouldn't want to add a little sparkle to the mic? Lips developer Keiichi Yano said it could be done. Microsoft and MTV Games say it will be done: We "are working together to ensure that consumers will be able to use the wireless mics from Lips with Rock Band 2," confirmed a statement received by MTV Multiplayer.

There's no set date for the patch, but we can expect Harmonix has marked this task a priority in its obsessive conquest to make any and all third-party instruments compatible with Rock Band -- and, in turn, we'll be sure to update the Matrix in our own obsessive conquest to chart any and all instrument compatibilities. Muwhaha!

Tags: harmonix, lips, lips-mic, mtv-games, rock-band, rock-band-2, rock-band-patch

Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)

Levi @ Dec 5th 2008 5:08PM

I wonder if they can patch the mic gestures from Lips into Rock Band also.

Harmonix and iNiS should collaborate on a new IP sometime in the future.

Ordeith @ Dec 5th 2008 5:18PM

It would be cool if they could even just let you use the RockBand songs in Lips. Music is there, note charts, and lyrics with timing. Should be workable.

It would add value to both franchizes.

MC Double Def DP @ Dec 5th 2008 5:10PM

As a fool who bought Guitar Hero 2, Lips & Rockband 1 drums from Circuit City for $30... This would be nice!

mizzy riz @ Dec 5th 2008 10:15PM

STFU

kvn7918 @ Dec 5th 2008 5:10PM

Finally a quality nice looking wireless mic.No if only i could get the mic with out the game.

nick @ Dec 5th 2008 5:15PM

The mics included with Lips are of surprisingly great quality. It's well worth getting Lips JUST for the microphones. And the software isn't bad either. That you can sing over your own MP3s is pretty cool.

Thomas Vanderslice @ Dec 5th 2008 5:24PM

"...in turn, we'll be sure to update the Matrix in our own obsessive conquest to chart any and all instrument compatibilities."

Actually you guys have been incredibly lazy in charting instrument compatibilities. I have e-mailed you multiple times to note that the Wii World Tour Generi-caster works perfectly with the standalone AC/DC Live Rock Band Track Pack for the Wii, but you haven't taken any action.

"Charting" out the compatibility for the Wii is the most important service you can do with your matrix, as it is the only platform that won't be seeing compatibility update patches.

quasebrasileiro @ Dec 5th 2008 5:57PM

I'm happy that they do it at all.

Brad @ Dec 6th 2008 10:14AM

...the GH:WT drums work in RB2 (but not RB1) on PS3, also, despite what the matrix says.

jorojoserojas @ Dec 5th 2008 5:25PM

Dirty @ Dec 5th 2008 5:27PM

Viridium @ Dec 5th 2008 5:43PM

(O)K?

343 Guilty Fart @ Dec 5th 2008 5:37PM

But can I use the Rock Band mic with Lips? I don't want another mic.

SurfMurph @ Dec 5th 2008 5:44PM

I don't think you can get a SKU of Lips that comes without the microphones. I may be wrong, tho'.

edgore @ Dec 5th 2008 5:59PM

Will both mics work at the same time with rockband? I would love to be able to split the highs and lows with someone...

Considering how much ("too") I( have already spent on rockband, buying Lips for a wireless mic seems like a no-brainer - plus it's probably a good game to have around from parties.