It was originally expected for a March 2012 release, but was delayed until October 30, 2012, and was made available as both a standard disc and a microphone bundle.

On July 17, 2014, the software was re-released as a downloadable WiiWare title, without any prior announcements, for the North American Wii Shop Channel, courtesy of publishers Brother International Corp.

Choosing a stage to perform on, players are able to select from a previously created avatar or use their own Miis to represent themselves.

[9] Along with omitting the included songs and extra modes, the WiiWare version features a number of cosmetic changes.

[10] In the six months after release, the retail version of Karaoke Joysound Wii sold over 250,000 copies in Japan.