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Fall Dashboard Update to Include Downloadable Xbox Games
Fall Dashboard Update to Include Downloadable Xbox Games
OXM - November 13, 2007
Submitted by sagexsdx (148) at 6:31AM PST on November 13, 2007
Microsoft told the Official Xbox Magazine that the update, scheduled for December 4, will allow Xbox 360 owners to download classic titles such as Halo, Fable, Crash Bandicoot and Burnout 3 via Xbox Live Marketplace for around 1200 Microsoft points per title.
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1Laoldar posted on Xbox 360 (Xbox 360) at 10:03AM PST on November 13, 2007. RE: Fall Dashboard Update to Include Downloadable Xbox GamesI suppose with Nintendo and Sony offering classic titles, Microsoft was bound to follow (if you can call last gen "classic" already). I wonder if this won't be seen as pointless though, given that they will be rather large downloads for games that can be found easily and at a cheap price. The only major benefit would be for games that have issues with the backwards compatibility on the 360.
I think it's way too pricey though. $15? You can grab games like Halo and Fable for $5-10 on ebay or at Gamestop. When companies try to sell you NES or PSone games, you at least get the added convenience of not having to have old systems hooked up. But why download games when you can just put the disc in? Will many people go for that idea?
Personally I think it's a bit too pricey for what they're offering.
Also, X-box games can range in size from about 600megs to over 5 gigs (though most fall in between 2 and 3 gigs I believe). This rules out this service for those without the larger harddrives, including their new "Arcade" sku. Even the Premium/Pro will fill up fast with these, leaving it aimed mainly at the Elite.[ Oracle ] [ Level 21 ] [ Rank: 182 ]bids
1kspraydad posted on Xbox 360 (Xbox 360) at 8:20AM PST on November 13, 2007. RE: Fall Dashboard Update to Include Downloadable Xbox Games@sagexsdx,
$15 bucks seems steep for old games no? Maybe it is the Scottish in me talking.[ Oracle ] [ Level 21 ] [ Rank: 475 ]bids
9sagexsdx posted on Xbox 360 (Xbox 360) at 6:31AM PST on November 13, 2007. Article: Fall Dashboard Update to Include Downloadable Xbox GamesMicrosoft told the Official Xbox Magazine that the update, scheduled for December 4, will allow Xbox 360 owners to download classic titles such as Halo, Fable, Crash Bandicoot and Burnout 3 via Xbox Live Marketplace for around 1200 Microsoft points per title.[ Oracle ] [ Level 21 ] [ Rank: 148 ]
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I suspect the file sizes will fall into the 500mb bracket as these are reasonable old titles.