Microsoft Extends Platinum Hits for Xbox 360
February 23, 2007
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Microsoft has announced an new batch of discounted games for both the U.S. and Europe for Xbox 360’s ‘Platinum Hits’ line of titles, which was launched last fall. Microsoft also confirmed that the line will be extended to Latin America, Japan, and Asia Pacific next month.
Set for release on March 16 are Electronic Arts’ Battlefield 2: Modern Combat, Burnout Revenge, and Fight Night Round 3, Activision’s Call of Duty 2, Tecmo’s Dead or Alive 4, Ubisoft’s Ghost Recon Advanced Warfighter, 2K Sports’ Top Spin 2, and Rockstar’s Table Tennis.
The European market will get a similar collection of ‘Platinum Hits’ titles for an estimated retail price of 29.99 euros ($38.35), including Call of Duty 2, Dead or Alive 4, Project Gotham Racing 3, Table Tennis, Ghost Recon Advanced Warfighter, and Tomb Raider: Legend.
In Japan, the Xbox 360 ‘Platinum Hits’ line will debut with Battlefield 2: Modern Combat, Burnout Revenge, and Perfect Dark Zero, Sega’s Chrome Hounds, each costing 2,800 yen ($23).
In the Asia Pacific region, initial ‘Platinum Hits’ releases in March will include Dead or Alive 4, N3: Ninety-Nine Nights, Project Gotham Racing 3, and Ghost Recon Advanced Warfighter. Pricing for these games will vary slightly by region, Microsoft said.
“Platinum Hits not only lets gamers enjoy a broad portfolio of titles at an amazing price,” said Jeff Bell, corporate vice president of Global Marketing for the Interactive Entertainment Business at Microsoft. “It also ensures that existing and new gamers alike can get the most from their Xbox 360 by owning a great library of blockbuster hits. So if you missed playing a game the first time around, now there is a great reason to pick it up.”
