After releasing the games on Nintendo’s Virtual Console, Sega has launched Golden Axe and Sonic the Hedgehog on Microsoft’s Xbox Live Arcade (XBLA). Both are part of the SEGA Vintage Collection on the online service.
Here are the features of the SEGA games on XBLA:
- “Golden Axe” offers enhanced graphics and sound for a full experience that is true to the original classic but takes full advantage of the HD capabilities of Xbox LIVE Arcade.
Xbox LIVE Arcade features leaderboards where gamers can compare scores among
friends and the rest of the Xbox LIVE world.
Players can take advantage of the online multiplayer modes to play two-player “Golden Axe” with a friend at home or with anyone online with an Xbox LIVE Gold account.
- “Sonic The Hedgehog” offers enhanced graphics for a full experience that is true to the original classic, but also takes full advantage of the HD capabilities of Xbox 360.
Full Xbox LIVE features, including leaderboards, where gamers can compare scores among friends and among players from around the world.
Golden Axe and Sonic the Hedgehog are already available on Xbox Live. Both these games cost 400 Microsoft Points. I was waiting for Sonic to come to the Xbox Live Arcade and now it is live!