Lips: Number One Hits is a karaoke music game released for the Xbox 360 in 2009, where you sing along to chart-topping tracks using motion-sensitive microphones to match pitch and rhythm for scoring. The game features a library focused on number one hits and included a code for a free 5-song track pack upon purchase, offering a straightforward singing experience compatible with other music peripherals.
The primary mechanic involves utilizing motion-sensitive microphones to track the player's vocal performance as lyrics scroll across the screen in real-time. Players aim to match the pitch and rhythm indicated by the prompts to earn points. The game is designed around immediate accessibility, requiring only the ability to sing along to well-known songs.
A distinctive feature of this title is its reliance on motion-sensitive microphones. These peripherals are engineered to be cross-compatible, meaning they can also be used with other compatible music video games available on the Xbox 360 platform.
This main game package was offered both as a standalone software purchase and in bundles that included one or two microphones. A key incentive upon initial purchase was the inclusion of a redemption code. This code allowed the user to download one of three distinct 5-song track packs for free, effectively expanding the available library beyond the base game's included roster.
As indicated by the title, the game's tracklist is specifically curated to feature popular music that achieved the number one position on major music charts during their initial release periods.
As of the current date, there are no officially released downloadable content packs, expansions, or remasters associated with this specific version of the game beyond the initial redemption code offer.