wraggster
January 19th, 2007, 15:37
Microsoft's file size limit on Xbox Live Arcade titles has been increased from 50MB to 250MB, internet reports claim.
This is all according to a report on 1UP.com, which says that Microsoft could increase the previously-strict file size limit again to 450MB, allowing for larger and more complex XBLA titles such as Konami's upcoming Castlevania: Symphony of the Night - the first title to exceed the previous 50MB cap at 96MB.
Of course the new file size limit also means that heftier Arcade titles might not be able to fit on the 64MB-large Xbox 360 memory units, forcing Core owners to pick up a hard drive to play titles such as Castlevania.
A Microsoft spokesperson said on the report: "Aside from the exception we granted for 'Castlevania: Symphony of the Night,' we have not announced any plans to alter the file size standard for Xbox Live Arcade games. However, adjusting the size limit is certainly an option in the future, and as always, we are listening to feedback both from gamers and developers on what will provide the best user experience."
"Whatever choice we make, we will hold a position that provides for the best possible Xbox Live Arcade gameplay experience."
via cvg (http://www.computerandvideogames.com/article.php?id=155791)
This is all according to a report on 1UP.com, which says that Microsoft could increase the previously-strict file size limit again to 450MB, allowing for larger and more complex XBLA titles such as Konami's upcoming Castlevania: Symphony of the Night - the first title to exceed the previous 50MB cap at 96MB.
Of course the new file size limit also means that heftier Arcade titles might not be able to fit on the 64MB-large Xbox 360 memory units, forcing Core owners to pick up a hard drive to play titles such as Castlevania.
A Microsoft spokesperson said on the report: "Aside from the exception we granted for 'Castlevania: Symphony of the Night,' we have not announced any plans to alter the file size standard for Xbox Live Arcade games. However, adjusting the size limit is certainly an option in the future, and as always, we are listening to feedback both from gamers and developers on what will provide the best user experience."
"Whatever choice we make, we will hold a position that provides for the best possible Xbox Live Arcade gameplay experience."
via cvg (http://www.computerandvideogames.com/article.php?id=155791)