Xbox live arcade price drop 50% limited time

[foxhunt99]

From Gaming-age.com

Limited Time Xbox LIVE Arcade Price Drop
Celebrate this Labor Day weekend by downloading four Arcade favorites for half the price! For the 48 hour period beginning at 12:00 a.m. GMT on Sunday, September 2 (5:00 p.m. PDT on Saturday, September 1) and continuing through 11: 59 p.m. GMT (4:59 p.m. PDT) on Monday, September 3, the following Xbox LIVE Arcade games (http://www.gaming-age.com/news/2007/8/30-54#) will be available for half their usual price:

"Small Arms" – 400 Microsoft (http://www.gaming-age.com/news/2007/8/30-54#) Points (normally 800 Microsoft Points)
"Zuma Deluxe"– 400 Microsoft Points (normally 800 Microsoft Points)
"Gauntlet" – 200 Microsoft Points (normally 400 Microsoft Points)
"Dig Dug" – 200 Microsoft Points (normally 400 Microsoft Points)

[XskylineX]

Too bad Luxor 2 isn't up there. :cry:

[Callandor]

Ooh, I might get Zuma and Dig Dug. Though I wish Assault Heroes was on that list.

[lordwow]

Cool, maybe I'll pick up Zuma.

[kjauburn]

They should really do this more often. Maybe one game of the month for 50% off. There are several I probably get for that type of pricing...

[FoxHoundADAM]

Damnit, I just bought Zuma last week.

[Graystone]

They should really do this more often. Maybe one game of the month for 50% off. There are several I probably get for that type of pricing...

I agree. I'm picking up Gauntlet, and Dig Dug for sure.

[ozzymandd]

Time to snag Puzz Loop Zuma and Dig Dug.

[shieryda]

Time to snag Puzz Loop Zuma and Dig Dug.

Agreed.

[Zoglog]

man, sucks. I was hoping for some better games =( oh well

[cleaver]

Which ones are good?

[foxhunt99]

Which ones are good?

Zuma is good puzzle game
Small arms seems fun, you can download all the demos and try out.

[jadedcritic]

Think I may have to get me a piece. I've got zuma on PC, but it might be worth it just for cheap achievements.

[brownc4]

Picking up Zuma, already have Small arms and don't really care for the retro games myself.

I agree they should do this more often, there are a number of other older Arcade games I would pick up at 50% They should also do some advertising, this is the only place I have heard about this.

Edit: Okay saw it on gamescore also... It would be nice to se an email from xboxlive.com or something along those lines.

[SmellsLikeRandyMossGuy]

Dammit, I keep getting Golden Axe and Gauntlet mixed up.

I will probably just buy them all, since they are half price. Otherwise, I wouldn't touch them for their normal price.

[jkam]

That's cool...nothing I'm interested in, but it's cool. They might be doing this to test the waters to see how worthwhile it would be. I'm sure a lot more people would jump in at these prices. This is great for the people who got some half price LIVE arcade cards at CC...Unfortunately I wasn't in that bunch.

[TomoyoN]

Dammit, I keep getting Golden Axe and Gauntlet mixed up.

I will probably just buy them all, since they are half price. Otherwise, I wouldn't touch them for their normal price.

My thinking exactly lol

Hard to pass up on a bargain >.< but I bet like 2 weeks from now they gonna bundle them free with some controller or give them away on some contest website or something to that end.

[catapult37]

Gah, I was all excited for a second there. I really want Pac Man CE, but every time i go to buy it I realize that I really don't want to pay $10 for it.....

[rsigley]

already got those 4, but here's hoping ms messes up somehow and half prices all their arcade games

[Viva Las Vegas]

I can highly recommend Zuma.

[stoned99]

From Gaming-age.com

Limited Time Xbox LIVE Arcade Price Drop
Celebrate this Labor Day weekend by downloading four Arcade favorites for half the price! For the 48 hour period beginning at 12:00 a.m. GMT on Sunday, September 2 (5:00 p.m. PDT on Saturday, September 1) and continuing through 11: 59 p.m. GMT (4:59 p.m. PDT) on Monday, September 3, the following Xbox LIVE Arcade games (http://www.gaming-age.com/news/2007/8/30-54#) will be available for half their usual price:


"Small Arms" – 400 Microsoft (http://www.gaming-age.com/news/2007/8/30-54#) Points (normally 800 Microsoft Points)
"Zuma Deluxe"– 400 Microsoft Points (normally 800 Microsoft Points)
"Gauntlet" – 200 Microsoft Points (normally 400 Microsoft Points)
"Dig Dug" – 200 Microsoft Points (normally 400 Microsoft Points)



Crap I have everything except Zuma, plus I waiting for my replacement 360 to show up AGAIN!!!!! I guess I could buy it via xbox.com

[dubbfoolio]

shit, from the title I thought this was going to be all of xbox live arcade for a second. but that would definitely be too good to be true. Considering I got my points for half off through the circuit city deal it's like getting them for 75% off. I can't complain much about that, even if the games are a little meh. Good eye op.

[TheBookerMan]

Eh, small arms seems it'd be worth 400 points, but i already got smash brothers, what would i want a fake version for?

[Kevlar281]

I'll be getting Dig Dug for sure. Thanks OP

[paddlefoot]

That's cool...nothing I'm interested in, but it's cool. They might be doing this to test the waters to see how worthwhile it would be. I'm sure a lot more people would jump in at these prices. This is great for the people who got some half price LIVE arcade cards at CC...Unfortunately I wasn't in that bunch.

I got onto live just last week. I missed the half-priced cards by two weeks :cry:

And unless you jump through hoops they are full price everywhere

[ryosnk]

Picking up zuma. Thanks op.

[shieryda]

Don't forget about Shipwreck's guide to half-price Live content. It will make for even cheaper Arcade titles this weekend, if you have a friend who wants the same titles!

[GLOCKGLOCK]

NICE! Been waiting on something like this to happen. Might pick them all up for these prices. Even better that I can use the free MS points I picked up from the Tropicana promo or the 1/2 price ones I got at CC last month!

Thanks OP!

[ihadFG]

SHAQ-FU! I just downloaded Small Arms for 800 the other day.

[xmrblondex]

buying dig-dug, and maybe zuma!

[bobbyblane]

Thanks OP. Going to be picking up Gauntlet, Dig Dug, and Small Arms. Let's hope this starts a trend of permanent price drops on arcade games

[MrNEWZ]

Agreed.

That makes 3.

[MrNEWZ]

Don't forget about Shipwreck's guide to half-price Live content. It will make for even cheaper Arcade titles this weekend, if you have a friend who wants the same titles!

Explain?

[InvaderZim]

Gah, I was all excited for a second there. I really want Pac Man CE, but every time i go to buy it I realize that I really don't want to pay $10 for it.....

It's worth $10. Actually, I would have went up to $20 for it. They did a really good job with it.

[peril]

Explain?

http://www.cheapassgamer.com/forums/showthread.php?t=111265

[MrNEWZ]

http://www.cheapassgamer.com/forums/showthread.php?t=111265

Gracias!

In regards to Pacman CE --- the $10 tag is what stopped me. I almost stopped on Puzzle Fighter because of the tag, but decided "what the heck." ;-)

[SL4IN]

i'll be snagging small arms and gauntlet, maybe zuma

[gorgo]

That's pretty cool... I'll probably get all but Small Arms. They should definitely do this more often.

The one problem I have with downloadable content is it never goes on sale... except for this time : )

[kjauburn]

I stick to the 400 point range now after Lumines...

[CocheseUGA]

I guess I could buy it via xbox.com

You gots some esplanin to do.

[greyzieoriental]

y not hexic 2, my god

[Tomeeboy]

This sounded pretty interesting, until I saw the game list. I was really hoping they'd have more of a selection (or even better, ANY arcade games at 50% off). There are a handful of games that I wouldn't mind picking up for $5 each, but $10 is too much for my cheap ass :)

[velvet396]

thx for the headsup - zuma sounds good to me

[daroga]

Guys, it sucks that it's not 1/2 price but Pac-Man CE is easily worth $10. :)

I might nab Dig Dug. Thanks for the heads up OP!

[crunchb3rry]

Too bad there's no Bankshot Billiards. That game is a total ripoff. Bejeweled is pretty bad too.

[Chuckles21]

I think Zuma will be my only purchase although I'm thinking about Small Arms.

[Rig]

Might get Dig-Dug.

Hopefully, this starts a trend.

[mer71]

Gauntlet and Dig Dug are mine. I may buy all of them.

[$hady]

Zuma is awesome if anyone is looking for a new puzzle game. :D

[Layd Dly]

for that pricing i might just get them all. 1200 points not a bad deal for 4 games.

[King of Swing]

Gah, I was all excited for a second there. I really want Pac Man CE, but every time i go to buy it I realize that I really don't want to pay $10 for it.....

Pac Man CE is really good, but you're smart in not wanting to pay $10 for it.

This will no doubt be a success, so hopefully they do it with other games in the future. Prince of Persia for $5 would be great!

Zuma is a steal at $5 BTW.

[Halo05]

Thanks a lot OP, I certainly would've missed out on this. Small Arms is a pass (I have a GC hooked up with SSBM) but all the others shall be mine. I think that'll take me up to 20 XBLA games. Fun stuff.

[Kaijufan]

I'll download Zuma, but nothing else on that list looks all that interesting to me.

[gothamcentral79]

i have spent more time playing Zuma than any other Live Arcade game. it's one of my favorite puzzle games ever.

i don't have Gauntlet or Dig Dug so i'll pick those up, thanks OP.

[opportunity777]

Think I may have to get me a piece. I've got zuma on PC, but it might be worth it just for cheap achievements.

Achievements aren't that cheap on that game. It can be mind-racking, and some of them are broken. For instance, you have to do the coins one in one sitting; it does not carry over after you turn your 360 off. At least, that's how I remember it; VERY ANNOYING.

[Gnomes and Pie]

I'll probably pick up Dig Dug. I have 370 points left on my account from prior purchases, and I have no desire to get anything else in the near future.

[gothamcentral79]

Achievements aren't that cheap on that game. It can be mind-racking, and some of them are broken. For instance, you have to do the coins one in one sitting; it does not carry over after you turn your 360 off. At least, that's how I remember it; VERY ANNOYING.

Zuma has some of the most difficult achievements i've ever encountered. i have 7 out of the 12 and the other 5 are probably never going to happen for me but none of them are broken. i have the coin achievement and you don't have to do it in one sitting. the achievement is collect 100 coins total throughout any of the games you play. same with the 100 gap achievement. it even tells you when you beat a level what your total gap and coin score is. i have something like 750 total gaps but just recently got to 100 coins. i think i have like 120 now and this is over like three months.

[bobthecat23]

i wonder if fatal furry is online capable

[LegendK7ll3r]

Thanks O.P., I'll probably pick up Small Arms for my brother at 400 points, Zuma for myself, and for $2.50 each, might as-well pick up Dig Dug and Gauntlet, even if I won't play them, lol.

[KingofOldSchool]

I wish Castlevania was a part of this.

[mrcheapo11]

You guys realize that this is all the shit that has been out for months/years, and that is why none of the semi-popular games are discounted right? And by shit I don't mean the games are necessarily bad, but they probably have incredibly low sales, even compared to other games that have been out for just as long.
Anyways, I do like the idea of this, so hopefully they will start discounting Arcade games more often, like for Christmas and Black Friday. I would like to see Roboblitz, as that's been out for a while, and the 1200 MS point pricetag is ridiculous. Maybe also Feeding Frenzy, seeing as the sequel will come sometime this year.
As for the games at hand, not bad. Anyone who is interested in Small Arms consider this, the game is fun for a little while, especially if you have local multiplayer, as it is more "ha ha I beat you" fun to someone in the same room, as to a stranger on the internet. I may pick up Dig Dug or Gauntlet, more likely Dig Dug, but not Zuma, as it just isn't really my kind of game. Oh, and Small Arms is definently worth $5 if you are the least bit interested in it, if not for fun, for the relatively easy achievements.

Thanks OP!

[captainfrizo]

I'll pick up Zuma and possibly Small Arms.

[SNKMat]

in for the small arms

[RudyPants]

I'll probably get in on Small Arms and Zuma. $10 for two games is not bad for games that were on the borderline for me before.

[bearcatjosh]

Yay, Zuma for what is should have been priced all along! I shall buy.

Is Dig Dug worth it?

[Bazz]

Yaay i'll finally buy Zumaaaah

[Bazz]

Yaay i'll finally buy Zumaaaah

[h0mi]

They should really do this more often. Maybe one game of the month for 50% off. There are several I probably get for that type of pricing...

I agree. I'll get all of these except gauntlet (already have it) just because the price is right.

[djbooba]

Yay, Zuma for what is should have been priced all along! I shall buy.

Is Dig Dug worth it?
If you like old school games. Dig Dug is not everyone's cup of tea.

That said, I'm gonna get Dig Dug and Gauntlet. Considering all the quarters I put in those games in my childhood, I should get these for free. Some kind of appreciation for time spent.

[pentapenguin]

So everyone agress that Zuma is worth getting?

[bobbyblane]

In addition to the reduced arcade games, Xbox.com is now stating that the Hidden Fronts map pack for GoW will be free. The pack will be free starting Monday September 3 at 2:00 AM PDT. This appears to be permanent and not a limited time offer.

Link
http://www.xbox.com/en-US/community/news/2007/0831-gowmappack.htm

[msdmoney]

I already have Zuma, and I'm not sure the rest are worth it to me, even at $2.50.

Everyone should pick up Zuma IMO, I have played that game a ton, it's a great puzzle game.

It's encouraging to see them start discounting the XBLA games. I hope this promotion goes well and they continue the trend in the future, even if it just older games.

[Danimal]

Finally bought a 360 just this week, and I haven't even gotten it online yet, but I'll make sure to do it in time to get some cheap games. I'll download them all; my son loves the Small Arms demo that came loaded on my 360, so I was going to download the full version of that for him anyway.

1/2 price games + 1/2 price CC 1600 point cards = :)

[Rig]

In addition to the reduced arcade games, Xbox.com is now stating that the Hidden Fronts map pack for GoW will be free. The pack will be free starting Monday September 3 at 2:00 AM PDT. This appears to be permanent and not a limited time offer.

Link
http://www.xbox.com/en-US/community/news/2007/0831-gowmappack.htm

That has been known for quite a while, actually.

[shrike4242]

So everyone agress that Zuma is worth getting?It's my wife's favorite XBLA game. Plays it for hours.

It's a fun puzzle game, no question there. For 400 points, it's worth it.

[pentapenguin]

It's my wife's favorite XBLA game. Plays it for hours.

It's a fun puzzle game, no question there. For 400 points, it's worth it.
I love puzzle games so thanks...will pick it up this weekend then.

[shrike4242]

I love puzzle games so thanks...will pick it up this weekend then.If you like Zuma, you might like Luxor, though it's worth waiting to see if it'll drop to 400 pts, as it's not as polished as Zuma is.

[_Sin_]

too bad small arms cant be purchased now, i liked the demo and have enough points for that to bring me back down to $0

would have been fun before work.

[eastx]

Zuma's great for the price, but I must warn people who care that most of the Achievements are impossible to get. It also gets stupidly hard towards the end of the game, but it's fun till then!

[HumanSnatcher]

Only one that interests me is Dig Dug.

[TubeRacer]

The sale is going on starting as of a few hours ago. I just bought Zuma since I already had the other 3.

[hiamiyumi]

cheap price. Got Zuma,Gaunlet and Small Arms. still have 400 points left for next week buying.

[Reikon]

Meh, I refuse to give Popcap money for Zuma since they just copied it from someone else.

[Rig]

Just got Dig Dug.

I also caved and got Small Arms.

[TomoyoN]

Bought all 4... Finally spending some points after that B1 get $20 off Xbox Live Accessory CC deal awhile back...

Gotta love when you combine more than 1 deal to make a SUPER DEAL lol...

[Shadow780]

I wish they could offer Super Puzzle Fighter II instead....

[TomoyoN]

I wish they could offer Super Puzzle Fighter II instead....

Everyone does :P [cept the people who already bought it]

[Decker]

Got Small Arms, Zuma and Dig Dug. Can't bring myself to buy Gauntlet -- I was so disappointed in how it felt when I got the first Midway Arcade disc for the Xbox. Good deals all around. Hope they bring more sales to the Marketplace.

[J7.]

I was debating, but after reading everyones comments I am going to get ZUMMMMMMMAAAA! Not interested in Small Arms, or Gauntlet, and I think I got my fill of Dig Dug on the Apple IIe. They really should do this more often, they're missing out on a lot of sales. The amount of sales they get easily more than doubles the regular amount.

[RollingSkull]

I've got Zuma AND Pirate Poppers for the PC. I'm good on Puzz Loop action. However, I think Small Arms might be worth it.

[bigdsinferno]

i got zuma and dig dug...
i already have gauntlet II for ps3.. which one's better gauntlet I or II? I haven't played 1 in about 15+ years, so i don't remember.

[wolverinevseveryone]

supposedly the gears of war hidden fronts map pack is gonna be free now. anyone aware of that?

[dg7md]

supposedly the gears of war hidden fronts map pack is gonna be free now. anyone aware of that?

September 3rd I believe.

I bought Zuma as one of my first arcade purchases, highly worth it and a great time. Not really big on Small Arms, and I already have Gauntlet and Dig-Dug, both are worth it but are mixed bags for people. Download the demos of both before you think of getting them.

Gaunlet is 50-50 on if you'll like it, the game is very clunky by today's standards but it's really fun to play online with 4 player co-op. Dig-Dug is just a classic title in general that most gamers should have if they like it.

I really do think that this will be a trend for older titles that may not sell very well, or even just promotions to get the game spread out to an audience. Little need to say, awesome move by Microsoft for this and I really hope for more discounts on XBLA titles.

[CocheseUGA]

I'm going to see if my 360 will hold up long enough for me to download them.

[DJSteel]

how about they start doing price drops on arcade titles like they do on physical games...there is no way Zuma should still be 800 pts..

[jazzchamp]

how about they start doing price drops on arcade titles like they do on physical games...there is no way Zuma should still be 800 pts..

Don't count on it. The PGR2 DLC from last gen is still $4.99.

[DJSteel]

that's ridiculous...

[gorgo]

i got zuma and dig dug...
i already have gauntlet II for ps3.. which one's better gauntlet I or II? I haven't played 1 in about 15+ years, so i don't remember.

Guantlet II is better. It's basically the same as the first except that you can have more than one of the same type of character (i.e. all players can be elves if they want). In Gauntlet I there could be only one of each.

However, the XBLA version offers online play. Does the PS3 version of G2?

[fullmetalfan720]

I bought Small Arms and Dig Dug. I might buy Zuma.

[joey791]

September 3rd I believe.

I bought Zuma as one of my first arcade purchases, highly worth it and a great time. Not really big on Small Arms, and I already have Gauntlet and Dig-Dug, both are worth it but are mixed bags for people. Download the demos of both before you think of getting them.

Gaunlet is 50-50 on if you'll like it, the game is very clunky by today's standards but it's really fun to play online with 4 player co-op. Dig-Dug is just a classic title in general that most gamers should have if they like it.

I really do think that this will be a trend for older titles that may not sell very well, or even just promotions to get the game spread out to an audience. Little need to say, awesome move by Microsoft for this and I really hope for more discounts on XBLA titles.

Yeah it is Sept.3rd

http://www.xbox.com/en-US/community/news/2007/0831-gowmappack.htm

[monstericreated]

Bought Zuma... Debating on the others. Good deal. Thanks, OP! I wish they'd do this more often. I guess I need to go buy another points card.

[gorgo]

Just got Zuma, Dig Dug, and Gauntlet. I almost didn't get Gauntlet, but I'm glad I did! It's a lot of fun online! I sank a ton of quarters into that game when I was in college. Yes, I'm that old : )

Coincidentally, all the people I was playing with also just bought it.

[ptaaty]

Zuma is one of my most played games. My gf loves it as well. Cannot recommend it highly enough at that price!!! Get it, NOW!

[ihadFG]

I would definately recommend Small Arms. It's one of my favorite XBLA games - think Super Smash Bros. but with furry creatures with guns...

[Sargus]

I bought all except Zuma... But looking at many of the posts here, maybe I should buy Zuma as well...

[fraggedbylaggers]

well people who bought gauntlet when it first came out will now have more people to play online with...

[Proto Man]

I bought Small Arms, debating whether or not to get the others.

[Logg]

I replayed the Demo of Zuma I think, I am going to get that, and Fatal Fury next week cause I have 800 points.

[lordopus99]

Grabbed Dig Dug and Zuma

[mrcheapo11]

I bought Dig Dug, can't really regret it since it was only 200 points, and I get all my points for free :razz: I already have 10 of the achievements, so once I get the other 2, I probably won't play it for a while or even again...

[speedy05]

i bought all 4

[Shoagie]

Im waiting to get my box back, think there is any way i can still get these prices when i get it back?

[Proto Man]

I doubt it. I think once it's done it's done. If this one goes well, though, I can see them doing it again.

[Link927]

I got Dig Dug. Considered Gaunlet, I remember pumping in many quarters at the local arcade when I was younger, but playing the demo, it just doesnt feel the same.

[GAMERMASTERMAN]

to bad i wont have my 360 for another month or so :(
id love to buy gauntlet & dig dug

[TomoyoN]

Im waiting to get my box back, think there is any way i can still get these prices when i get it back?

to bad i wont have my 360 for another month or so :(
id love to buy gauntlet & dig dug

If you both don't mind using your gamertag to play the game you could split the cost with a CAGer or RL friend. Refer to the post on getting XBLM stuff for 50% off in the Xbox360 forum. Sorry too lazy to link lol

[GAMERMASTERMAN]

If you both don't mind using your gamertag to play the game you could split the cost with a CAGer or RL friend. Refer to the post on getting XBLM stuff for 50% off in the Xbox360 forum. Sorry too lazy to link loli dont actually have a 360 yet, by "i wont have my 360 for another month or so" i meant, i never bought one yet, but am saving right now for one ;) guess i shoulda been more clear

anyways incase it helps Shoagie, is this (http://www.cheapassgamer.com/forums/showpost.php?p=2385158&postcount=98) the link u were talking about?