In Microsofts attempt to get more casual gamers to try XBOX Live, it will offer downloads of classic arcade games on their network.
This plan will be launched this fall under the name of Xbox Live Arcade. It will be an online service that will allow users to download a variety of poker, card, trivia, and classic arcade games.
A games catalog has already been shown on the Microsoft-stand at this years E3. The list features Namco classics like Dig Dug, Galaxian and PopCap, but also lesser-known more modern games like Bejeweled, Alien Sky and Feeding Frenzy.
Xbox Live Arcade games will cost around $10 each to download. To help generate interest Microsoft plans on giving away discs that will allow Xbox live subscribers to sample Arcade titles for free.