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Your classic XBLA games won't work with Game Room photo

Here's a little something that you probably figured would be the case, but didn't know for sure: Any Xbox LIVE Arcade games that are also offered through Game Room when it launches this spring will have to be re-purchased for use in the fancy new hub.

Game Informer got a response from a Microsoft rep that cites Game Room titles as being "the original versions and not 'revamped' like those on XBLA." Sure, I suppose that makes sense.

Personally, I would have said the inconsistency of Achievements between the two versions and the ability to buy the Game Room line-up for use on a PC is reason enough to warrant the company's stance.

With games ranging from 240 - 400 Microsoft Points, at least the prices will be no higher than what they were for your original XBLA purchases should you decide to double dip. You can deny it now, but just know that one late night, Centipede will be calling for you, begging for a second purchase.

Microsoft Re-Charging For Game Room Arcade Games [Game Informer]








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TheStripe's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/26/2010 23:04
TheStripe
Ef that.
Xzyliac's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/26/2010 23:07
Xzyliac
That sucks. Good thing I've never bought any of those.

Eat it nostalgia.
Toadofsky's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/26/2010 23:07
Toadofsky
Same here. And this is why I don't put much trust let alone faith on dlc.
There's no excuse for this, this is just nickel and dining again. At least it isn't the xbla games that are fairly new, at least not yet...
toruokada's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/26/2010 23:10
toruokada
Here's to hoping for some good shmups!

Truxton and Twin Cobra ftw!
DeadPlasmaCell's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/26/2010 23:20
DeadPlasmaCell
That sucks.. but honestly any old school game I've bought only gets played a couple of times anyway, so I'm glad they're giving you the 40 point option.
Bob Muir's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/26/2010 23:27
Bob Muir
It sucks that they're making it like that, but deep down I knew it would be the case.
Airbr1dge's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/26/2010 23:27
Airbr1dge
A Microsoft executive was recently qouted saying this "all your money are belon to us." No further information has been found on this report.
gamadaya's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/26/2010 23:41
gamadaya
Game Room is a horrible idea. There's a reason we don't pilot little 3D avatars to perform simple actions that could be done with a menu. It's because that kind of shit is retarded. Not as dumb as Home though, as it seems to focus primarily on games as apposed to... nothing I guess.
swiftj's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/26/2010 23:51
swiftj
To tell the truth, I've bought Robotron : 2084 on so many platforms so many times it's very nearly a character trait of mine...
Master Snake's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/27/2010 00:08
Master Snake
Will someone put up the applause GIF for x1251's comment? I would, but:

1) I would screw it up.

2) I'm in awe at the amount of truth his statement contained...
JavTheGreat's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/27/2010 01:09
JavTheGreat
nickel and dining sounds awsome.
Tarvu's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/27/2010 01:18
Tarvu
Heh x1251 is a mouthy cockbite. There's the applause.

The only people giving a shit about this deserve to be ripped off.
Qraze's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/27/2010 01:43
Qraze
nothing new here.
FunkzillaBOT's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/27/2010 02:37
FunkzillaBOT
No. That is all.
Baleur's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/27/2010 02:44
Baleur
So they want me to fucking buy Frogger and Pacman again?
Im sorry. No.

I have 10+ modern AAA titles i still havent finished, i couldnt care less about "old classics! new higher price!". Just make new original xbla games.
KingSigy's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/27/2010 02:59
KingSigy
Completely stupid.
Takeshi's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/27/2010 04:18
Takeshi
Wow, that's pretty dumb. But much like Necros I knew this was going to happen.
Cowboy TTop's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/27/2010 05:24
Cowboy TTop
I already have Pac MAn CE, Galaga. If I can't use what I have, sorry MS, I'm out of this one too.

Game room concept is okay, but your execution is very bad.

You should never try to play gamers like that.
Bakewell's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/27/2010 07:16
Bakewell
Why do you HAVE to buy them again? If you already bought it once then play it from the dashboard, the damn game will still work and track your achievements (if that's your kind of thing).

The negativity is wasted when you realise this games room won't delete your exsisting copies of old school game or stop you from playing them.
Xzyliac's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/27/2010 07:31
Xzyliac
@x1251
This is so much smaller of a deal than you're making it sound.

I'd hate to admit it but Bakewell is right (as is Tarvu). Just don't play the game in the arcade. Geez.
feedback's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/27/2010 07:37
feedback
I'd pay 400 points for a perfectly emulated Truxton. It'll never happen.
MesonW's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/27/2010 08:23
MesonW
I'm not surprised, but it's good to know they're originals... does that just mean proper emulation? I hate the fact the Pacman xbla game was not the original code :s Much as it was waaaaaay beyond reality to imagine I would manage this, but I had thought about hammering it to make it to the glitched 256th screen! Sadly had I managed to hone the skills, the game wouldn't have contained it, and doesn't contain the exact code for ghost generation/movement etc either.

Do all Game games come with new achievements then?
silvain's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/27/2010 11:31
silvain
lol. I know! I have a great idea! Why don't we punish our paying customers?

That'll make us more money.
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Anna Hannah's Avatar - Comment posted on 02/15/2011 03:37
Anna Hannah
Do all Game games come with new achievements then?
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