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Classic Video Games on Xbox Live Arcade

By D.S. Cohen, About.com

If you are looking to play some classic arcade games, or want to see upgraded versions of the classics, than look no further than the Xbox Live Arcade digital download service. In addition to a line of all-new games, XBLA has become famous its multitude of classic arcade offerings, as well as a handful of classic console games that can be downloaded directly to your Xbox or Xbox 360.

Please note: This list does not include all-new titles, only classic games and upgrades to the classics.

Jetpac Refueled

Original Platform: ZX Spectrum and Commodore VIC-20
Original Release Date: Original and upgraded versions of the 1983 computer classic, Jetpac.
ESRB Rating: E for Everyone

Joust

Original Platform: Coin-Op Arcade
Original Release Date: 1982
ESRB Rating: E for Everyone

Marathon 2: Durandal

Original Platform: Apple Macintosh
Original Release Date: 1995
ESRB Rating: M for Mature

Missile Command

Original Platform: Coin-Op Arcade
Original Release Date: 1980
ESRB Rating: E for Everyone

Ms. Pac-Man

Original Platform: Coin-Op Arcade
Original Release Date: 1981
ESRB Rating: E for Everyone

New Rally-X

Original Platform: Coin-Op Arcade
Original Release Date: 1981
ESRB Rating: E for Everyone

Pac-Man

Original Platform: Coin-Op Arcade
Original Release Date: 1981
ESRB Rating: E for Everyone

Pac-Man Championship Edition

Original Platform: Xbox Live Arcade version of the classic arcade game with new mazes and flashier graphics
Original Release Date: Upgraded version of the 1981 classic Pac-Man
ESRB Rating: E for Everyone

Paperboy

Original Platform: Coin-Op Arcade
Original Release Date: 1984
ESRB Rating: E for Everyone

Prince of Persia

Original Platform: Apple II
Original Release Date: Upgrade/Remake of the original 1989 classic computer game.
ESRB Rating: T for Teen
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