Xbox Live Arcade Unplugged
Xbox Live Arcade Unplugged is a series of Xbox 360 Games released which allow the play of Xbox Live Arcade games without requiring a purchase via Xbox Live.
Xbox Live Arcade Unplugged Vol. 1
| Xbox Live Arcade Unplugged | |
|---|---|
| Developer(s) | Various |
| Publisher(s) | Microsoft Game Studios |
| Platform(s) | Xbox 360 |
| Release | September 5, 2006 |
| Genre(s) | Compilation |
| Mode(s) | Single-player, multiplayer |
Xbox Live Arcade Unplugged Vol. 1 is a retail package of six Xbox Live Arcade games and three demos.[1]
The disc works by inserting it into the system just like any other game. However, rather than directly launching any of the titles, it brings you to the game menu in the Xbox home where you see extra games that are playable.
Games included
| Title | Developer | Live Features | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Full Games | |||
| Bejeweled 2 | PopCap Games/CTXM | Leaderboards | |
| Geometry Wars: Retro Evolved | Bizarre Creations | Leaderboards | |
| Hardwood Backgammon | Silver Creek | Leaderboards, Multiplayer, Camera Enabled | |
| Outpost Kaloki X | NinjaBee | Leaderboards, Downloadable Content | |
| Texas Hold 'em | TikGames | Leaderboards, Multiplayer, Camera Enabled | |
| Wik and the Fable of Souls | Reflexive Entertainment | Leaderboards, Multiplayer | |
| Demos | |||
| Feeding Frenzy | Sprout Games/CTXM | Leaderboards | |
| Marble Blast Ultra | GarageGames | Leaderboards, Multiplayer | |
| Uno | Carbonated Games | Leaderboards, Multiplayer, Cooperative Play, Camera Enabled, Downloadable Content | |
Xbox Live Arcade Compilation Disc
| Xbox Live Arcade Compilation Disc | |
|---|---|
| Developer(s) | Various |
| Publisher(s) | Microsoft Game Studios |
| Platform(s) | Xbox 360 |
| Release | October 23, 2007 |
| Genre(s) | Compilation |
| Mode(s) | Single-player, multiplayer |
Xbox Live Arcade Compilation Disc is a package of five Xbox Live Arcade games. The compilation was packaged with the Xbox 360 Arcade. The disc works by inserting it into the system just like any other game. However, rather than directly launching any of the titles, it adds five items to the Xbox Live Arcade menu with a small disc icon next to each name. A double pack featuring this game and Sega Superstars Tennis was also packaged with some Xbox units.
Games included
| Title | Developer | Live Features | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Full Games | |||
| Boom Boom Rocket | Bizarre Creations | Leaderboards | |
| Feeding Frenzy | PopCap Games | Leaderboards | |
| Luxor 2 | MumboJumbo | Leaderboards, Downloadable Content | |
| Pac-Man Championship Edition | Namco Bandai | Leaderboards | |
| Uno | Carbonated Games | Leaderboards, Multiplayer, Camera Enabled, Avatars | |
| Demos | |||
| Marble Blast Ultra | GarageGames | Leaderboards, Multiplayer | |
| 3D Ultra Minigolf Adventures | Wanako Games | Multiplayer, Downloadable Content, Camera Enabled, Leaderboards | |
| Frogger | Konami | Multiplayer, Leaderboards | |
| Viva Pinata | Microsoft Game Studios | Multiplayer | |
| Surf's Up | Ubisoft | ||
| Zuma | Oberon Media | ||
| Soltrio Solitaire | Silver Creek Entertainment | Downloadable content, Leaderboards, Camera Enabled | |
Xbox Live Arcade Game Pack
| Xbox Live Arcade Game Pack | |
|---|---|
| Developer(s) | Various |
| Publisher(s) | Microsoft Game Studios |
| Platform(s) | Xbox 360 |
| Release | November 3, 2009 |
| Genre(s) | Compilation |
| Mode(s) | Single-player, multiplayer |
Xbox Live Arcade Game Pack is a package of three Xbox Live Arcade games. The compilation was packaged with a black wireless controller. The disc works by inserting it into the system just like any other game. However, rather than directly launching any of the titles, it adds three items to the Xbox Live Arcade menu with a small disc icon next to each name.
Games included
| Title | Developer | Live Features | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Full Games | |||
| Geometry Wars: Retro Evolved 2 | Bizarre Creations | Leaderboards | |
| Lumines Live! | Q Entertainment | Leaderboards | |
| Bomberman Live | Backbone Entertainment | Leaderboards | |
| Ms. Pac-Man | n/a | n/a | |
Xbox 360 Triple Pack
| Xbox 360 Triple Pack | |
|---|---|
| Developer(s) | Various |
| Publisher(s) | Microsoft Game Studios |
| Platform(s) | Xbox 360 |
| Release | April 19, 2011 |
| Genre(s) | Compilation |
| Mode(s) | Single-player |
Xbox 360 Triple Pack is a package of three popular Xbox Live Arcade games.[2] A game selection menu launches by inserting the disc into the system. All three games are also added to the game library when the disc is in the tray. The disc is needed to play the games even when the games are installed. Games cannot be installed separately.
Games included
| Title | Developer | Live Features | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Full Games | |||
| Limbo | Playdead Studios | Leaderboards | |
| Trials HD | RedLynx | Leaderboards, Sharing custom created tracks | |
| 'Splosion Man | Twisted Pixel Games | Leaderboards, Cooperative Play | |
Future volumes
Microsoft's Worldwide Games Portfolio Manager David Edery has stated in an interview in 2007 that Unplugged Vol. 2 was one of many "options" being "evaluated" for release.[3]
Companies such as Konami (Konami Classics Volume 1 & Volume 2), Namco Bandai Games (Namco Museum Virtual Arcade), PopCap Games (PopCap Arcade), Sega (Dreamcast Collection), and Capcom (Capcom Digital Collection) have made disc compilations of their respective XBLA games.
References
- Xbox.com Official Unplugged Vol. 1 Page Archived November 19, 2006, at the Wayback Machine
- IGN - XBLA Triple Pack
- "Interview: David Edery (Part 1)". 2007-06-19. Retrieved 2008-02-22.