Naturally, this shouldn't be your go-to mic if you're looking to do more than Skype or record a quick demo while on the road.

ENGADGET: Blue Microphones Tiki USB microphone review: a thumbdrive-sized mic for mobile recording

"The system works - Daryl Harper didn't turn his stump mic up, " he said, referring to a key decision made by the Australian on Friday.

BBC: ICC to investigate referral complaint made by ECB

You'll notice that the MiC didn't pick up our laptop's fan -- thanks in part to it not being situated so close to the computer.

ENGADGET: Blue Microphones Tiki USB microphone review: a thumbdrive-sized mic for mobile recording

There's no pricing yet for either of the microphone packs and the live broadcast didn't hit on whether the mic (or karaoke app) would appear outside of Japan -- but the US will still be first in the line for the console, which is now merely two weeks away.

ENGADGET: Nintendo Wii U unboxed alongside more details: Multiple users, 'karaoke' microphones and Wii U Chat (video)