What is Xbox Live Arcade?
Xbox Live Arcade is a leading platform for downloadable games, offering a wide variety of independent, original development and classic retro titles for all to download and enjoy on the Xbox 360. With more than 10 million Xbox 360 units sold, the Xbox Live Arcade community is quickly expanding: • Xbox Live continues to thrive with more than 5 million members. • By June 2007, the vibrant online community will be on track to host 6 million connected Xbox Live members. • Over twenty-five million Xbox Live Arcade downloads since launch.
Xbox Live Arcade (XBLA) is a collection of old school retro games and new content that are available for download over Xbox Live. At present the maximum size of an XBLA title is 150MB now that the 512MB version of the memory card has been launched. To buy XBLA games you need an Xbox Live account (either Gold or Silver), a connection to Xbox Live and Microsoft Points on your account. Microsoft Points can be bought either with a credit card on Xbox Live or in a shop on a pre-paid card.