October 08, 2004

X-Box Live Arcade

IGN has a first hands-on look on X-box Live arcade, which is coming out on November 3rd. To use it, consumers will have to order a $5 starter kit including shipping & handling. After the installation, you can order games for $9.99 to $19.99 a pop. The initial selection will range from Namco arcade classics (Pac-Man, Dig Dug, Galaga), card & board games, and puzzle games about a few dozen total. I doubt X-Box Live Arcade will be a barn stormer in the beginning. There simply isn't any killer apps as most of these games you can download for free or for cheaper on the PC. The key feature they need to focus on is simply multi-player games like Mario Party and a low cost. Read