Well that didn't take long. Microsoft has issued a press release confirming reports from earlier today that original Xbox games will soon be available for download from Xbox Live Marketplace. The games -- referred to as "Xbox Originals" -- mentioned explicitly by Microsoft were Halo, Crimson Skies, Fable, and Psychonauts, though it's unclear if all of these titles will be available on the day the service launches. That day, incidentally, is not December 2 as previously reported, but rather December 4. As noted by the press release, "This new service will launch with an array of blockbuster titles spanning the most popular genres from action-adventure to classic role-playing games." Classic role-playing games on the original Xbox? Really? All three of them? Anyway, the games will be available for the previously reported price of 1200 MS Points ($15). Whether or not the launch lineup that was reported earlier is accurate remains to be seen.
Microsoft also added some announcements about the fifth anniversary of the launch of Xbox Live on November 15. In celebration, Microsoft will be offering a free download of the Xbox Live Arcade game Carcassonne (Hexic 2 in Korea) starting at 12:01am EST November 15. The game will be free to all subscribers for 48 hours. Also, all subscribers who have been a member of Xbox Live since 2002 will receive 500 MS Points for free.
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11-13-2007 @ 1:35PM
Tarl said...
Do those downloaded games come with achievements? That's the real question.
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11-13-2007 @ 1:37PM
blakbuzzrd said...
How about fixing the damn DRM on the Carcassonne expansions? Word of warning: if you buy the expansions for this game and then have to replace your hard drive or system, the expansions will no longer function properly.
It's thanks to the DRM setup on them. MS is uninterested in solving this problem. Check out the Carcassonne forum on Xbox.com for the scoop.
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11-13-2007 @ 1:38PM
Rex said...
Maybe I'm smoking something, but isn't the 15th in two days, meaning not tomorrow (as suggested by the heading)?
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11-13-2007 @ 1:40PM
stinger503 said...
Was I a live member in 2002? Anyway to figure that out?
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11-13-2007 @ 1:40PM
ogvor said...
But I already bought Carcassone!
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11-13-2007 @ 1:41PM
ccc said...
Hmm, will these games have achievements and will they be in my arcade or a new slot on the blade. Also, I'd rather have hexic 2.
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11-13-2007 @ 1:43PM
John said...
wtf, I already bought Carcassone.
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11-13-2007 @ 1:44PM
Token White Guy said...
Yay, useless bullshit. I have one question. Why? Why not give us an update that makes the blades run smooth and not lock up when you hit "friends list" while some one is sending you a message? Why not give me Divx support, and more codecs? What about a web browser? No, Microsoft dicides to give us 3-4 year old games that have no HD capabilities and games we have or already beat. To top it off we have to pay for them. I know they aren't forcing me to buy it but give me something useful.
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11-13-2007 @ 1:45PM
Paul said...
hahaha the early adopters (i guess that's what you would call them) of carcassone get screwed! i will be getting my free copy on the 15th suckers....
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11-13-2007 @ 1:48PM
Paul said...
whoa chill out Token White Guy this isn't the fall update or anything. this is just something m$ is doing to make more money and i welcome any new features b/c they only make the 360 that much better.....
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11-13-2007 @ 1:51PM
Etchasketchist said...
Good lord, you all are a bunch of whiny bitches. Just sayin'...
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11-13-2007 @ 1:52PM
ccc said...
We NEED Max Payne, The Warriors, Serious Sam, Unreal Championship 2 and Gauntlet Dark Legacy with achievements FTW!
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11-13-2007 @ 1:54PM
CPickler said...
I e-mailed Xbox Live to see if I joined in 2002. I am pretty sure I did, but when I hear back from them I will pass along the information if it works, or relay the correct person to get in contact with.
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11-13-2007 @ 1:55PM
krusty said...
Glad many of the above cheevwhores were thinking the same as me.
WILL THERE BE CHEEVES?
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11-13-2007 @ 1:59PM
Deezul said...
I bought UNO, then bought the Camera. I was stuck with "free" game I already had. They could have just given 800 points to everyone who logs in that day, but whatever. I didn't buy Carcassone, but I'll grab it on my Gold account and a few Silver accounts I have as well.
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11-13-2007 @ 2:01PM
Freeze said...
All I want to know is; will games like Halo and marvel vs. Capcom 2 have online capabilities.
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11-13-2007 @ 2:03PM
xenocidic said...
@deezul why didnt you just sell the redemption code on eBay? or give it to a friend?
and yes, there must be cheevos or I won't buy any original Xboxen games.
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11-13-2007 @ 2:08PM
Stan G. said...
I'm hoping all the xbox live issues clear up before this happens, they are getting in over their heads.
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11-13-2007 @ 2:08PM
Wilson said...
Damnit, I knew that I shouldn't have bought Carcassone once I got my Live account... oh well, at least I'll be able to play win some ranked matches with all the n00bs coming in XD
And Psychonauts on Xbox Originals: FCK YEAH!
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11-13-2007 @ 2:11PM
Viridium said...
Goddamit, that's how I'm rewarded for already buying Carcassonne and all its expansions so far!?
Why not do it for a NEW game, like with Texas Hold'Em, so existing buyers don't get F*CKED!
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