Earlier this year, a rumor evolved from a Netherlands-based website which suggested that Sonic Adventure was en route to the XBLA. Sega has revealed that the title is now available on the Xbox Live Arcade. Encompassing several trophies and achievements alongside the popular Chaos Garden mini-game, the renewed version is set to allure a new breed of gamers.
“This week marked the eleventh anniversary of the Dreamcast’s arrival. We feel there’s no better way to honour that milestone than by providing both new and veteran gamers with the chance to experience Sonic’s first thrilling 3D adventure in High Definition!” remarked Haruki Satomi, VP of Digital Business at SEGA of America.
Touted to be the first epic 3D quest from Sonic The Hedgehog, the classic game from the late 90s has been revamped with digitally re-mastered 720p graphics and Dolby Digital Sound. The good old gang comprising Sonic, Tails, Knuckles and others make their debut on the Xbox 360 with this HD version. Pitted against Dr. Eggman, players can slip into the shoes of their favorite character in this adventure.
Gamers can download Sonic Adventure for their Xbox 360 console by redeeming 800 Microsoft Points while PS3 owners can join the hunt for the Chaos Emeralds as the title advents onto the PlayStation Network on September 22, 2010. The PlayStation 3 edition of the game will come with a price tag of 6.29 GBP (approx. Rs. 454) and 7.99 Euro (approx. Rs. 480). The company will also soon release the retro arcade game, Crazy Taxi, in a HD avatar.