Wednesday, January 19, 2011

Retro Releases - Week of 1/17/11


Each week I'll post any new retro releases available via each of the "Big 3"'s download service.

Nintendo Virtual Console:
No retro releases this week.

Sony Playstation Network:
Metal Slug X (Arcade, Neo Geo, & Playstation, 1999)

Metal Slug X is an enhanced version of Metal Slug 2. Metal Slug X was originally a 1999 arcade game, and was then ported to the Neo Geo and Playstation home consoles. This "run and gun" shooter is now available on PSN for $5.99. Metal Slug X can also be found as part of the Metal Slug Anthology, currently out for Playstation Portable, Wii, and Playstation 2.





Mega Man (Japan Only - Playstation, 1999)

Mega Man (originally for the NES) was ported to the PSX in Japan around 1999. It's now available for download as a Japan PSOne Classic for $5.99 ($3 with a Playstation Plus membership.) This specific port of Mega Man can also be found as a part of the Mega Man Anniversary Collection, which is available on the original Xbox, Gamecube, or Playstation 2.



Xbox Live Arcade:
No retro releases this week.

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