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Xbox Live Arcade
Manufacturer	Microsoft
Released	Xbox  November 3, 2004 Xbox 360  November 22, 2005
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The Xbox Live Arcade service was developed by Microsoft for Xbox 360 users. Players can purchase games for a small price using Microsoft Points. The service was launched on November 22, 2005, with 10 games available to buy. Included in them is Hexic HD which was pre-installed with all Xbox 360 hard drives.

[edit] Games

There have been a mix of games from big-name developers like Namco, Konami and Midway Games, but the service has also provided a gateway for smaller developers to develop games on a smaller scale. The games retail at between 400 and 1200 points each. Many more games will be joining the Arcade in future years.

[edit] Sales

On the March 10, 2006, Microsoft announced that there had been 3 million downloads from the Xbox Live Arcade. The best selling game was UNO, closely followed by Geometry Wars: Retro Evolved, Gauntlet and Smash TV. Street Fighter 2: Hyper Fighter is the fastest-selling Xbox Live Arcade game to date.

[edit] Wednesdays

In July, 2006, Microsoft announced that there will be a new Xbox Live Arcade game released every Wednesday, and games will now only be released on a Wednesday, not on any other day of the week.