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ghost23
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| | Subject: New XBOX Live Gameroom info (includes pricing) UPDATE- List of Games Wed Jan 06, 2010 11:41 pm | |
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Game Features
• Relive the glory days of the classic arcade. “Game Room” replicates the old-school look, sound and feel of a retro video game arcade. At launch, “Game Room” will bring you a library of 30 original arcade and console classics such as “Centipede®” and “Asteroids Deluxe®” from Atari Inc. and other favorites from Activision Inc., Intellivision, Konami Corp. and more, all shown in their original cabinets. Create a brand-new social environment* your avatar can explore, trick out your “game room” by arranging your cabinets, and decorate each room with themes and animated icons from your favorite games. With weekly new title releases, your arcade will soon be retrofitted to perfection.
• Prove you’re the arcade master. Think you have what it takes? Challenge friends to beat your high score by sending custom challenges and taunts across platforms, earn Achievements, unlock levels and climb your way to the top of universal leader boards. Compete in ranked mode, in which you play against other Xbox LIVE members on the world leader board, or challenge mode, in which you take turns playing a game.* “Game Room” also offers local Couch Play mode for up to two players — how will you duke it out for arcade supremacy? Enjoy a seamless experience across Xbox 360 and Windows-based PCs as you share games, track your progress and jump back into the game, no matter which of the two platforms you’re on. You can even invite friends into your custom arcade to check out your collection or visit their “game room” to demo games and scope out additions to your collection.
• Buy “Game Room” titles once and play on both your Xbox 360 and Windows-based PC. Enjoy the freedom of buying games for “Game Room” once and playing on both Xbox 360 and a Windows-based PC for about the same price as a DVD rental. Those who prefer to play on a single platform can purchase individual games for either Xbox 360 or a Windows-based PC at a lower price point, or even pay to play a single game just like in the old arcades. See how long you can last on a single token!
How Do I Play?
An Xbox 360 console or Windows-based PC and an Internet connection are all you need* to access “Game Room.” “Game Room” and associated games can be found on your Xbox 360 in the Xbox LIVE Games Marketplace or in the Games for Windows — LIVE client on your Windows-based PC.
How Much Does It Cost?
It is free to download “Game Room,” which you can then populate with classic arcade games available for individual purchase. Buy games once and play on both an Xbox 360 system and a Windows-based PC for 400 Microsoft Points. Or, to purchase a game for only one platform, each individual Xbox 360 or Windows-based PC title is 240 Microsoft Points. You also have the option to pay to play a single game, just like dropping two quarters in the slot in the old arcades, for 40 Microsoft Points. Visit your friends’ “game rooms” and try their games free before you buy.
“Game Room” Specifications
• One or two players
• HDTV 1080p
• In-game Dolby Digital
• Voice chat
• Avatar support
• Online multiplayer (one or two players)*
• Cross-platform leader boards
• Cross-platform Achievements
* Xbox LIVE Gold Membership required for online multiplayer on Xbox 360. Xbox LIVE requires broadband access. |
http://www.microsoft.com/presspass/events/ces/Materials.aspx
| Quote: | 1. Centipede (arcade)
2. Asteroids Deluxe (arcade)
3. Tempest (arcade)
4. Crystal Castles (arcade)
5. Lunar Lander (arcade)
6. Jungler (arcade)
7. Road Fighter (arcade)
8. Scramble (arcade)
9. Finalizer (arcade)
10. Tutankham (arcade)
11. Shao-Lin’s Road (arcade)
12. Super Cobra (arcade)
13. Red Baron (arcade)
14. Gravitar (arcade)
15. Battlantlis
16. Astrosmash (Intellivision)
17. Mountain Madness Super Pro Skiing (Intellivision)
18. Armor Battle (Intellivision)
19. Space Hawk (Intellivision)
20. Sub Hunt (Intellivision)
21. Sea Battle (Intellivision)
22. Space Armada (Intellivision)
23. Astrosmash (Intellivision)
24. Star Raiders (Atari 2600)
25. Outlaw (Atari 2600)
26. Yar’s Revenge (Atari 2600)
27. Millipede (Atari 2600)
28. Football (Atari 2600)
29. RealSports Tennis (Atari 2600)
30. Combat (Atari 2600) |
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360WNED
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| | Subject: Re: New XBOX Live Gameroom info (includes pricing) UPDATE- List of Games Thu Jan 07, 2010 1:34 pm | |
| Meh, I think this will be a fail. paying for games you can play for free on the internet isn't that big in my book. It's a nice idea, but that 40gp is going to get old real fast. I can really only see those people are really into nostalgia buying this. |
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tr3ykilla
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Join date: 2009-10-18
| | Subject: Re: New XBOX Live Gameroom info (includes pricing) UPDATE- List of Games Thu Jan 07, 2010 3:14 pm | |
| I cant wait for this, its not bad at all, people still pay 400 / 800 / 1200 points for arcade games on the 360, why not have alittle virtual gaming room to play arcade games  |
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Noel
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| | Subject: Re: New XBOX Live Gameroom info (includes pricing) UPDATE- List of Games Fri Jan 08, 2010 3:06 pm | |
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343_Guilty_Spark
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| | Subject: Re: New XBOX Live Gameroom info (includes pricing) UPDATE- List of Games Fri Jan 08, 2010 9:04 pm | |
| I'm and oldschooler and you can bet I'll be happy to have a little virtual arcade to play the classics. I've always wanted my own arcade and this is the next best thing. |
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M3A7L04F
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| | Subject: Re: New XBOX Live Gameroom info (includes pricing) UPDATE- List of Games Fri Jan 08, 2010 9:41 pm | |
| Home hot destroyed...oh wait Home never stood a chance |
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Master_Chief
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| | Subject: Re: New XBOX Live Gameroom info (includes pricing) UPDATE- List of Games Fri Jan 08, 2010 11:05 pm | |
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DemonWolf
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| | Subject: Re: New XBOX Live Gameroom info (includes pricing) UPDATE- List of Games Sat Jan 09, 2010 3:22 pm | |
| I have to say I'm really interested in the idea and really think microsoft have succeeded with this. 240mp is like the equivalent of £3 and for an arcade game you have permenantly, that's a good deal. What I like most is how you can play your friends games and they can play yours. That's just awesome, plus to pay 40mp to play an arcade game isn't such a bad deal considering in real arcades u pay about that much anyway. Microsoft have 2 thumbs up from me. Which idiot said 'home sweet home'?? The game room is where my heart is.  |
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Zombl337
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| | Subject: Re: New XBOX Live Gameroom info (includes pricing) UPDATE- List of Games Sun Jan 10, 2010 4:07 pm | |
| Games need to be a lot cheaper. $2 for a game playable on 360 & PC sounds more reasonable. |
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Stoney
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| | Subject: Re: New XBOX Live Gameroom info (includes pricing) UPDATE- List of Games Mon Jan 11, 2010 6:04 am | |
| Why is a 1080p HDTV a specification? |
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Mr. Project Natal
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| | Subject: Re: New XBOX Live Gameroom info (includes pricing) UPDATE- List of Games Wed Feb 03, 2010 4:28 pm | |
| So if I am correct, its 40 microsoft points for 1 game?  |
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Zombl337
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| | Subject: Re: New XBOX Live Gameroom info (includes pricing) UPDATE- List of Games Wed Feb 03, 2010 5:42 pm | |
| A single play should be 10-20 MS Points, and arcade games should all be 400 MS Points or less. |
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DustinDutRank
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| | Subject: Re: New XBOX Live Gameroom info (includes pricing) UPDATE- List of Games Wed Feb 03, 2010 8:42 pm | |
| | tr3ykilla wrote: | | I cant wait for this, its not bad at all, people still pay 400 / 800 / 1200 points for arcade games on the 360, why not have alittle virtual gaming room to play arcade games |
True, but some people don't like re-paying for things they already purchased.
They should allow you to download the classic versions for free if you have the remixed, remastered, etc version already. |
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343_Guilty_Spark
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| | Subject: Re: New XBOX Live Gameroom info (includes pricing) UPDATE- List of Games Wed Feb 03, 2010 8:47 pm | |
| | DustinDutRank wrote: | | tr3ykilla wrote: | | I cant wait for this, its not bad at all, people still pay 400 / 800 / 1200 points for arcade games on the 360, why not have alittle virtual gaming room to play arcade games |
True, but some people don't like re-paying for things they already purchased.
They should allow you to download the classic versions for free if you have the remixed, remastered, etc version already. |
How many of use have original arcade machines in your houses? I'm looking forward to making a little personal arcade even if it is virtual. I might get tired of it eventualy, but at the tiny price for these classics, which I loved growing up and would love playing again, it's worth trying out. |
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DustinDutRank
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| | Subject: Re: New XBOX Live Gameroom info (includes pricing) UPDATE- List of Games Wed Feb 03, 2010 8:56 pm | |
| | 343_Guilty_Spark wrote: | | DustinDutRank wrote: | | tr3ykilla wrote: | | I cant wait for this, its not bad at all, people still pay 400 / 800 / 1200 points for arcade games on the 360, why not have alittle virtual gaming room to play arcade games |
True, but some people don't like re-paying for things they already purchased.
They should allow you to download the classic versions for free if you have the remixed, remastered, etc version already. |
How many of use have original arcade machines in your houses? I'm looking forward to making a little personal arcade even if it is virtual. I might get tired of it eventualy, but at the tiny price for these classics, which I loved growing up and would love playing again, it's worth trying out. |
Haha I do have one actually
I've got MAME on it so I can pretty much play any arcade game I want. |
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