GDC 2007: Microsoft increases XBLA game size limit

360 News | New memory unit confirmed for 360 too.

Microsoft has officially announced at the Game Developers Conference (GDC) that it is to increase the official size limit of Xbox Live Arcade games from 50MB to 150MB. The firm has also announced that it will be releasing a 512MB memory unit, which will be available worldwide from April 3rd.

The new size limit comes into effect from today, while the 64MB memory unit will still be available, but will see a price drop when the new memory unit becomes available.

"The new size limit offers developers increased flexibility and continued opportunities for innovative game development, while also ensuring that the millions of gamers on Xbox Live can continue to easily access, download and play all Xbox Live Arcade games on Xbox 360,” said Chris Early, product unit manager for Xbox Live Arcade and Microsoft Casual Games at Microsoft. “If you take a look at current games like Roboblitz and Small Arms it’s clear that our developers deliver amazing game experiences within a compact size limit. Our focus is on continuing to provide developers with an environment that allows for the creation of cost-efficient games and that nurtures an artistic and creative approach to game development."

This week at GDC, Microsoft will be showcasing a large variety of Xbox Live Arcade titles, including Boom Boom Rocket, 3D Ultra Minigolf Adventures, Eets: Chowdown, Jetpac Refuelled (Rare's XBLA title) and Pinball FX.

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4 Comments

Zaul

5 years ago

Lousy Xbox 360...

I purchased one last October, had it a week, 3 red lights.
Took it back to EB got a new one.

Had that one about a month, 3 red lights, took it back again.

Figured 3rd times a charm, Got another new one, it froze during Halo 2 so I took it back AGAIN.

I demanded a refund.

Why cant there be an xbox 360 that doesn't freeze

bluejay

5 years ago

^ couldn't that have gone in an xbox bashing thread in a sony area or something...

On the memory unit, good news imo - if the price drop is good enough it might finally be practical to buy one for my profile.

Zarnoss

5 years ago

Aww, I thought that the limit was going to be pushed even further even up to 500mb.

150 is ok I guess, well it is better than 50 but why didn't they push it to at least 250?

side note---re above.
Never had a serious prob with my 360 at all, must be the luck of the draw, although I do regularly clean the lens with a DVD lens cleaner(monthly) and it has never skipped a beat on reading the discs.

NeoSanity

5 years ago

512mb memory card sounds awesome. I should buy a new keychain just for it.