We've known about their impending release before the official announcement, we've waited a few weeks and now the time has come for three Xbox games to walk down the Xbox Originals red carpet to claim their award. Ninja Gaiden Black, Sid Meier's Pirates and BLACK are now officially Xbox Originals downloads and can be purchased from the Xbox Live Marketplace for a cool 1200 Microsoft points. Be warned though, there are a few backwards compatibility issues to deal with (including audio dropping, graphics tearing, lighting problems and frame-rate issues), but that's no biggie because they're only 1200 points apiece. You're a big spender, so spend away and stock up on those Originals.
Ninja Gaiden, Pirates and BLACK are now officially Xbox Originals
by Dustin Burg 
on Feb 11th 2008 11:00AM
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We've known about their impending release before the official announcement, we've waited a few weeks and now the time has come for three Xbox games to walk down the Xbox Originals red carpet to claim their award. Ninja Gaiden Black, Sid Meier's Pirates and BLACK are now officially Xbox Originals downloads and can be purchased from the Xbox Live Marketplace for a cool 1200 Microsoft points. Be warned though, there are a few backwards compatibility issues to deal with (including audio dropping, graphics tearing, lighting problems and frame-rate issues), but that's no biggie because they're only 1200 points apiece. You're a big spender, so spend away and stock up on those Originals.
Reader Comments (18)
Posted: Feb 11th 2008 11:10AM (Unverified) said
Ninja Gaiden Black for 15 bones isn't a bad deal at all. Sold.
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Posted: Feb 11th 2008 11:21AM (Unverified) said
$15 for Ninja Gaiden Black is worth it but the others not so much.
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Posted: Feb 11th 2008 11:41AM (Unverified) said
Pirates is hell of fun, but I think I'd rather have it on the PSP so I can take it on the road. Also, it does get a little repetitive after a while -- based on a ~15-year-old PC game, that's understandable =-)
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Posted: Feb 11th 2008 2:07PM (Unverified) said
are you serious?? there are still backwards compatability issues with these games!?! i couldn't play black on my 360 due to freezing in level 6... does that mean i won't be able to play it if i buy it on live!?!
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Posted: Feb 11th 2008 11:54AM Softserve said
Pirates is also significantly better on the PC, even just in terms of gameplay. If you can get the PC version, skip this one. Their both good, though.
I already have Ninja Gaiden: Black, was playing it last night. Awesome game, still looks damn good.
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I already have Ninja Gaiden: Black, was playing it last night. Awesome game, still looks damn good.
Posted: Feb 11th 2008 1:41PM (Unverified) said
1200 points or $15 for ANY downloadable xbox original is NOT worth it. Why? Because in most cases you can buy the same _hard_copy_ game for $10 to $15. Why pay for a soft copy when it can only be played on that console or hard drive. The hard copy can be played on any console, AND it can be resold. I think all Arcade games are overpriced. Xbox originals should be no more than 800 points, and the arcade games should be no more than 400 to 600 points. There should be a serious discount on games that are sold only as soft copies. Wouldn't you agree?
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Posted: Feb 28th 2008 8:34AM (Unverified) said
I don't agree. Soft copies sell once to developers/producers. Whatever, F* the producers, the develop guys still only get a cut when you pay first, or pay live; if even. 15$ to have NGB on my console w/o a scratched disc is a GREAT deal. Forgive the hyperbole, I think it still sells.
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Posted: Feb 11th 2008 6:27PM (Unverified) said
Good luck finding Pirates for that price. If you can find it, it is usually priced at $20 or above.
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Posted: Feb 11th 2008 4:43PM (Unverified) said
well, nintendo sells N64 games for 10-12 $......... So be grateful they're not raping your wallet that much.
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Posted: Feb 12th 2008 2:20AM (Unverified) said
Is anybody else having problems with Ninja Gaiden? Once I download 11 percent, it stops downloading then fails.
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Posted: Feb 28th 2008 8:54AM (Unverified) said
Addendum: I meant hard copy ... I found the thread via Google, and I was tired.
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